Accessibility Organizations
National Multiple Sclerosis Society
The National Multiple Sclerosis Society exists because there are people with MS. Our vision is a world free of MS. Everything we do is focused so that people affected by MS can live their best lives as we stop MS in its tracks, restore what has been lost and end MS forever.
Hereditary Amyloidosis Canada
Amyloidosis is a rare, progressive, disease caused by a change (or mutation) in a gene that affects the function of a protein in the blood called transthyretin (TTR). Amyloidosis is estimated to affect more than 50,000 people worldwide. Link to Site: https://madhattr.ca/
The Canadian Organization of the Blind and Deafblind
The Canadian Organization of the Blind and Deafblind (formerly the Camp Bowen Society) is a federal not-for-profit charitable organization (charity #: 722057312RR0001), headquartered on beautiful Bowen Island, British Columbia, that operates the Camp Bowen summer independence camps, blindness/Deafblindness skills training, and outreach programs benefiting people who are blind and Deafblind from across Canada. It also facilitates the Bowen Island Accessibility Group, a program for people with disabilities on Bowen Island, BC.
Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt)
The Therapeutic Riding Association of Ottawa-Carleton (TROtt) has been providing therapeutic riding lessons for children and adults with physical, developmental and learning disabilities for over 40 years.
Braille Literacy Canada
For many Canadians who are blind or visually impaired, braille is the key to literacy and independence. Braille is for the blind, what print is for the sighted. To that end, Braille Literacy Canada promotes the use and availability of braille in Canada, and strives to ensure that all Canadians have equal access to information — including those who are blind or who are experiencing sight loss.
Canadian DeafBlind Association National
To promote and enhance the well-being of people who are deafblind through awareness, education and the provision of support to our chapters, members and community partners.
Canadian Federation of the Blind
The Canadian Federation of the Blind came together to fight the social and economic inequality of blind people in Canada.
Canadian Institutes of Health Research
At the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR), we know that research has the power to change lives.
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities Program
If you are a parent or guardian who is caring for a child with a severe disability you may be able to get financial support through the Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD) Program.
Canadian Association of Optometrists
The Canadian Association of Optometrists is the national voice of optometry, providing leadership and support to its members to enhance the delivery of healthy eyes and clear vision for all Canadians.