TeamMason2021 Foundation
Currently the lack of housing throughout Alberta has created a significant crisis that is impacting the most vulnerable members of our communities. TeamMason2021 Foundation has been established to meet this growing need.
Other Disabilities Resources in Canada
Our list of best links, tools, and resources in Canada to help support Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder (Asperger’s), and related disorders.
Technical Resource Centre
Promotes education in the area of technology solutions for citizens with a disability and or health challenge.
Tetra Society of North America
Tetra recruits volunteers who work with clients to design and build assistive devices that are custom-made for the individual – these are devices that are either not available commercially or cost-prohibitive. As a non-profit organization, Tetra raises funds to deliver this program, including covering the costs of volunteer travel and materials for devices up to $500 per project.
The Asante Centre
The Asante Centre is located in the downtown core of Maple Ridge, BC. Governed by the Greater Vancouver Fetal Alcohol Society, we offer diagnostic, assessment and family support services, based on a multidisciplinary team approach, for children, youth and adults affected by FASD.
The Chris Rose Therapy Center for Autism (Kamloops, BC)
Provides therapy for children with autism, pervasive development disorders, sensory / motor dysfunction and specific syndromes.
The Edmonton Down Syndrome Society
The mission of the Edmonton Down Syndrome Society is to benefit persons with Down syndrome and their families by providing information and support, facilitating services, and promoting inclusion through public awareness and advocacy, in collaboration with community partners.
The Listening Centre
At the Listening Centre, we help people of all ages develop and improve learning, language and communication skills through a listening training program of sound stimulation, voice training and counselling.
The Road Ahead Society
The Road Ahead Society Of Calgary is a family organization committed to supporting persons with disabilities as they develop meaningful relationships in the community, build positive lives, and create their vision for a sustainable future.
The Special Needs Planning Group
An organization that is made up primarily of people who have direct links to the disabled community through family relationships and experiences. We use a team approach to planning using Planners, Lawyers and Accountants, all of whom specialize in planning for people with disabilities.
Total Ability
This private practice OT service provides comprehensive health therapy services. They value their client-centered, evidence informed, ethical, confidential and proactive practice.
Transitions
Transitions believes in supporting individuals with developmental delays and disabilities to achieve a full life and our services are organized to deliver on those beliefs. As an infant or child, Transitions focuses equal attention on parent and family support to promote a nurturing environment that is rich in learning opportunity. As an adult, the focus becomes independent living and relationship building. Always, these services are offered with concern for health and safety.
Vancouver Parents Transition Group
An education and support group for parents of youth with disabilities who are transitioning to adulthood. The group meets once per month and features guest speakers who provide information and support to families.
Varsity Education, University of Calgary
Provides an inclusive educational alternative to young adults with moderate to severe developmental disabilities by encouraging and supporting them to participate in a post-secondary experience. Also provides continuing support to the graduates of the post-secondary education program in a workplace environment (Graduate Support Services).
VECOVA
A leading-edge, registered not-for-profit charitable research and service agency that has been meeting the needs of persons with disabilities and the community-at-large since 1969. Affiliated with the University of Calgary, the VRRI is recognized as a leader in the field of disability services and research.
Vela Microboard Association
Vela Microboard Association dedicates itself to honouring the rights of, and eliminating the barriers for, people with disabilities. This includes the right to freedom, equality, control over their own lives, and to be fully included as valued citizens in the relationships and the opportunities of community life.