Advocacy & Legal Rights Services in Ontario
Organizations, programs, and services for people with advocacy & legal rights in Ontario.
Advocacy & Legal Rights Organizations
ALS Society of Canada (ALS Canada)
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
ARCH Disability Law Centre
Toronto, ON
ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty community legal clinic providing free legal services to persons with disabilities across Ontario. A not-for-profit with charitable status, funded primarily by Legal Aid Ontario, ARCH offers a Summary Advice & Referral service — legal information, summary legal advice, and legal/non-legal referrals — on disability-related areas of law including accessibility, homecare and attendant/PSW services, transportation, discrimination and human rights, workplace accommodation (non-unionized employees), education (primary through post-secondary), service animals and guide dogs, decision-making rights, and removing guardianship. ARCH also leads disability rights advocacy, test case litigation, public legal education, and law reform. TTY (toll-free): 1-866-482-2728.
Alice Saddy Association
London, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in London, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alliance for Equality of Blind Canadians
Ottawa, ON
National advocacy organization promoting equality for blind, deafblind, and partially sighted Canadians. Offers peer mentorship, local chapters, and scholarships.
Alzheimer Society
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society
Peterborough, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society
Nepean, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Nepean, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Brant
Brantford, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brantford, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Cochrane Temiskaming
Timmins, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Timmins, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Durham Region
Whitby, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Whitby, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Leed
Brockville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brockville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Niagara Region
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Peel
Mississauga, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Mississauga, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Peel
Mississauga, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Mississauga, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Elgin Office
St Thomas, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in St Thomas, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Middlesex Office
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in London, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Southwest Partners - Oxford Office
Woodstock, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Woodstock, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Sudbury Capital Campgn
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Sudbury-Manitoulin North Bay & Districts
Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Sudbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Cambridge, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Cambridge, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Waterloo Wellington
Guelph, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Guelph, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District / Société Alzheimer Cornwall et Région
Cornwall, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Cornwall, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Cornwall & District Hawkesbury Office
Hawkesbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Dufferin County
Orangeville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Orangeville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Grey-Bruce
Owen Sound, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Owen Sound, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Halton
Burlington, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Burlington, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Hamilton and Halton
Hamilton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Hastings-Prince Edward
Belleville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Belleville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of KFL&A
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Kingston, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of North Bay & District
North Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in North Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Peel
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brampton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Simcoe County
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Barrie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Waterloo Wellington
Kitchener, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Kitchener, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of Windsor-Essex County
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Windsor, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of York Region
Thornhill, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Thornhill, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society of York Region
Aurora, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Aurora, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimers Society
Wawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Wawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Health Professions Association
Burlington, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Burlington, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society
Tillsonburg, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Brampton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society
Bracebridge, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Bracebridge, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Kingston, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Owen Sound, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Owen Sound, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Mississauga, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Mississauga, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Kitchener, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Kitchener, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in London, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada
Burlington, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Burlington, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Canada - National Office
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Arthritis Society Info Ctr
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Asperger's Society of Ontario (ASO)
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Toronto, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Association For Persons With Physical Disabilities Of Windsor & Essex County (APPD)
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Windsor, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Association Integration Sociale D'Ottawa
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Ottawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Association of Hearing Instrument Practitioners of Ontario
Lindsay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Lindsay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Canada
Toronto, ON
Canada's national autism advocacy and information organization, providing resources, research updates, and connection to provincial services for individuals on the autism spectrum and their families.
Autism Ontario
Toronto, ON
Ontario's largest provincial autism organization providing information, advocacy, programs, and family support for individuals on the autism spectrum across the province. Works closely with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) system.
Autism Society Canada
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Society Ontario
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Windsor, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Society Ontario
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Autism Society York Region Chapter
Richmond Hill, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Richmond Hill, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
CNIB Foundation
Toronto, ON
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind, founded in 1918, operates coast to coast providing programs, advocacy, and peer support for people who are blind or partially sighted. Present in every province and territory with the Atlantic Vice President based in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Canadian Association for Play Therapy
Guelph, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Guelph, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by general disability in Kingston, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
Ottawa, ON
National advocacy organization for Deaf Canadians, promoting rights, accessibility, and Canadian Sign Language recognition.
Canadian Chronic Pain Association
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Toronto, ON
National organization promoting employment for persons with disabilities through research, training, and advocacy.
Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Treatment Society
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by chronic in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Barrie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Fort Erie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Fort Erie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Sarnia, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sarnia, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association Windsor & District Branch
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Windsor, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in Kingston, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association
Ottawa, ON
National organization providing support and advocacy for Canadians who are hard of hearing.
Canadian Hearing Society
Oshawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Hearing Society
Guelph, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Guelph, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Human Rights Commission
Ottawa, ON
Federal body responsible for administering the Canadian Human Rights Act, handling discrimination complaints including disability-based discrimination.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Chatham, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Chatham, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Hamilton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Georgetown, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Georgetown, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Hawkesbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Hawkesbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Kirkland Lake, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Kirkland Lake, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Simcoe, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Simcoe, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Milton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Milton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
New Liskeard, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in New Liskeard, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Wallaceburg, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Wallaceburg, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Sudbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Oakville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Oakville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Midland, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Midland, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
North York, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in North York, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Cornwall, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Cornwall, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Toronto, ON
Canada's most established and extensive community mental health organization with branches in every province and territory and 330+ community locations. Provides advocacy, programs, and resources for people with mental health conditions.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association Clinic and RSVP
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Barrie, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association Haliburton, Kawartha, Pine Ridge
Peterborough, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin
Etobicoke, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Etobicoke, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Dufferin
Orangeville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Orangeville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association | York Region & South Simcoe: Markham
Markham, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Markham, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Niagara Branch
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, North Bay and District - Addiction Services
North Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in North Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Ottawa Branch
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Migraine Society
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Toronto, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD)
Toronto, ON
National advocacy organization for Canadians affected by rare diseases, representing over 1 in 12 Canadians with a rare disorder.
Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Kingston, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Barrie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society
North Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in North Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society Of Algoma
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society Of The Districts Of Sudbury And Manitoulin
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society of Ottawa
Gloucester, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Gloucester, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Children's Aid Society of The District of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Community Living Ontario
Toronto, ON
Ontario's community living federation with 124 local agencies serving 250,000+ people, founded in 1953. Provides advocacy, resources, and connections to local services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Disability Justice Network of Ontario
Hamilton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario (DSAO)
Toronto, ON
The federation of local Down syndrome associations across Ontario, providing coordination, resources, and advocacy for individuals with Down syndrome and their families.
Down Syndrome Association of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Supporting individuals with Down syndrome and their families in the Greater Toronto Area through programs, resources, and advocacy.
Durham Association for Family Resources and Support
Oshawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Durham Children's Aid Society (CAS)
Oshawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Durham Down Syndrome Association
Whitby, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by Down syndrome in Whitby, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Dwarf Athletic Association of Canada
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Toronto, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Easter Seal Society
London, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in London, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Elizabeth Fry Society
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brampton, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Elizabeth Fry Society Of Simcoe County The
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Barrie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Northwestern Ontario
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Elizabeth Fry Society of Peel Halton
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brampton, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Epilepsy Canada
Toronto, ON
Canada's national epilepsy research and advocacy organization, funding research and providing information and support resources for people living with epilepsy.
Epilepsy Ontario
Toronto, ON
Ontario's provincial epilepsy organization providing support, education, and advocacy for individuals with epilepsy and their families.
FASlink Fetal Alcohol Disorders Society
Sarnia, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Sarnia, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME)
Etobicoke, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Etobicoke, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Family Association for Mental Health Everywhere (FAME)
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Brampton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Guelph Wellington Seniors Association (GWSA)
Guelph, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Guelph, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Huntington Society of Canada
Kitchener, ON
National organization providing support, education, and advocacy for people affected by Huntington's disease, with provincial chapters.
Income Security Advocacy Centre
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Toronto, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
John Howard Society
Peterborough, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Peterborough, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society Of Ottawa - Main Office
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Ottawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society Of Thunder Bay
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society of Durham Region
Oshawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society of Kingston & District
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Kingston, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society of Niagara
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
John Howard Society of Ontario
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Barrie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Kinbridge Community Association
Cambridge, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Cambridge, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Kristen French Child Advocacy Centre Niagara
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
L'Association Des Jeunes De La Rue Inc
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Learning Disabilities Association
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in London, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Learning Disabilities Association Of Ontario
Etobicoke, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in Etobicoke, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Learning Disabilities Association Of Peterborough
Peterborough, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in Peterborough, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
Ottawa, ON
Canada's national organization for learning disabilities, providing advocacy, information, and resources through provincial associations across the country.
Learning Disabilities Association of Niagara Region (LDANR)
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Lung Association
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
MS Society Of Canada
Newmarket, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Newmarket, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
MS Society of Canada
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Ottawa, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
MS Society of Canada
Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sudbury, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Mood Disorders Association of Ontario
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Toronto, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
Kingston, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Kingston, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society
North Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in North Bay, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society (Chatham-Kent Chapter)
Chatham, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Chatham, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society Leeds & Grenville Chapter
Brockville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Brockville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society Of Canada Brampton And Area Chapter
Brampton, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Brampton, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society Of Hastings
Belleville, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Belleville, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada Timmins Chapter
Timmins, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Timmins, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada
Toronto, ON
A national organization with provincial presence providing research funding, advocacy, equipment loans, and support for people living with neuromuscular disorders.
Nepali Society of Thunder Bay (NEST)
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Ontario Association of Mental Health Professionals
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS and mental health in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Ontario Association of the Deaf
North York, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by hearing loss and deafness in North York, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Ontario Lupus Association
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in London, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Oshawa & District Association For Community Living
Oshawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Oshawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Paderewski Society Home
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Parkinson Society Central & Northern Ontario
North York, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in North York, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario
London, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in London, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Ptsd Association Of Canada
Delaware, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Delaware, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Reach-Equality And Justice For People With Disabilities Reach-Egalite Et Justice Pour Les Personnes Ayant Un Handicap
Ottawa, ON
Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 107889297RR0001
Regional Food Distribution Association
Thunder Bay, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
SHIVAS - Shining Hope in Vital Autism Society
Woodbridge, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by autism spectrum disorder in Woodbridge, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Schizophrenia Society of Ontario
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in St. Catharines, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Sickle Cell Association of Ontario
North York, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in North York, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Sickle Cell Disease Association Of Canada
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, education.
The Arthritis Society- Ontario Division
Greater Sudbury, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
The Child Advocacy Centre of Simcoe/Muskoka
Orillia, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Orillia, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
The Dementia Society of Ottawa and Renfrew County
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
The Myalgic Encephalomyelitis Association Of Ontario
North York, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in North York, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
The Niagara Amputee Association
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
The Ontario Finnish Resthome Association
Sault Ste. Marie, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
The Public Interest Advocacy Centre
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Ottawa, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
Turner Syndrome Society
Ottawa, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Turner Syndrome Society Of Canada
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion
Barrie, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Barrie, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.
Up About Down Windsor-Essex Down Syndrome Association
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by Down syndrome in Windsor, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
VIEWS for the Visually Impaired
Toronto, ON
An Ontario advocacy organization for children and youth with low vision or blindness, providing support, resources, and advocacy for families.
VIEWS for the Visually Impaired
Toronto, ON
Advocacy and support organization for children and youth with low vision or blindness in Ontario.
Volunteer – Alzheimer Society of Toronto
Toronto, ON
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Williams Legal & Advocacy
St. Catharines, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
Windsor Essex Child/Youth Advocacy Centre
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Windsor, Ontario. Offers support services, resources.
Windsor-Essex Children's Aid Society
Windsor, ON
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Windsor, Ontario. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Related Programs & Benefits
A provincial program providing monthly payments to help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability. Rate increased 2.8% in July 2025. Also covers assistive device assessments and device consumer contributions. CDB is exempted from ACSD calculations.
A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.
A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.
A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.
A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.
An ESDC-funded program where nonprofits provide one-on-one navigation support to help people with disabilities find and apply for benefits they are entitled to, including DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, and provincial benefits. Organizations are funded across all provinces and territories to provide free assistance.
A non-refundable tax credit for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The DTC is the gateway to other federal benefits including the Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP, and Child Disability Benefit. Can transfer unused portion to a supporting family member for a refund of up to approximately $1,400.
Ontario's program for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Registered through AccessOAP. Currently under an interim funding model with the government working toward a needs-based model using a Determination of Needs process (4-hour virtual interview). Services include ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health supports. Waitlists are significant, and families report costs of $26,000-$130,000/year for autism supports.
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