Advocacy & Legal Rights Services in Manitoba
Organizations, programs, and services for people with advocacy & legal rights in Manitoba.
Advocacy & Legal Rights Organizations
ALS Society of Manitoba Office
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by ALS in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba
Dauphin, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Dauphin, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Of Manitoba
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Alzheimer Society Westman
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by neurological conditions in Brandon, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Anxiety Disorders Association of MB Inc
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Association for Community Living
Virden, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Virden, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Diabetes Association
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba and Winnipeg
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Canadian Mental Health Association-Thompson Region
Thompson, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by mental health in Thompson, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Community Health and Housing Association
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brandon, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Winnipeg, MB
National rights organization of people with disabilities working for an accessible and inclusive Canada through law reform, public education, and research.
Learning Disabilities Association Of Manitoba Resource Centre
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by learning disabilities in Brandon, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Lupus Society Of Manitoba Inc
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Manitoba Down Syndrome Society
Winnipeg, MB
Providing support, information, and advocacy for people with Down syndrome and their families in Manitoba.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba - Prairie Mountain
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brandon, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba Inc
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society MB
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Brandon, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada
Dauphin, MB
Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by multiple sclerosis in Dauphin, Manitoba. Provides advocacy, support groups, resources.
National Indigenous Diabetes Association
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Neutropenia Support Association Inc
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Pedorthic Association of Canada
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
The John Howard Society of Brandon, Inc.
Brandon, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brandon, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Wadi Salih Association
Winnipeg, MB
Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Winnipeg, Manitoba. Offers advocacy, support groups, resources.
Related Programs & Benefits
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.
For anyone up to age 21 with developmental concerns. Covers speech, hearing, movement, and social development therapy.
Therapy funding and specialized programs for children with severe disabilities. Eligibility based on severity of condition and income.
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.