Dogs with Wings Assistance Dog Society
A registered charity. located in Edmonton, that provides Guide, Service and Assistance Dogs to Albertans with disabilities.
Autism 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.
Dori Zener and Associates
We are a group of mental health clinicians and neurodivergent peers who are united by a passion to help autistic individuals and their loved ones thrive. The practice emerged from a need for respectful, client-focused psychotherapy and skill development for autistic children, teens, adults and their families.
Our services are guided by a Neurodiversity framework, where individual brain differences are seen as a natural variation of human development. Our therapists utilize the strengths-based INVEST approach to therapy developed by Dori Zener – Identify Needs, Validate, Strengthen, Educate and Thrive.
Douglas College – Adult Special Education Programs
Adult Special Education (ASE) programs are offered for people with special needs, or barriers to employment, at Douglas College.
Dragonfly Centre for Autism Inc.
Supports individuals who have autism towards self-realization and emotional confidence by offering gentle guidance and opportunity through expressive therapies and the surrounding environment. Located in St. Andrews.
Dual Diagnosis Resource Unit
Canada’s leading addiction and mental health teaching hospital. CAMH succeeds in transforming the lives of people affected by addiction and mental illness, by applying the latest in scientific advances, through integrated and compassionate clinical practice, health promotion, education and research.
E2 Academy
A non-profit private school in Edmonton, Alberta, offering a unique full-time educational program that follows the Alberta program of studies. They focus on serving the needs of a unique group of students that are poorly served by the existing school system: Twice-Exceptional Learners.
Early Intervention Nova Scotia
Providing family centred services to families of children with special needs, aged birth to 6, in their own homes.
Eckert Centre for Learning and Wellness, Calgary
Eckert Centre for Learning & Wellness is a private clinic, dedicated to the well-being of adults, adolescents, children, and their families. Our multi-disciplinary team ensures that you will receive comprehensive yet personalized assessment and intervention services.
Elves Special Needs Society
A non-profit organization and registered charity which offers a preschool and school program for children with disabilities and a day program for adults with severe disabilities.
Empowered Kids Ontario
Empowered Kids Ontario (EKO) represents Ontario’s publicly-funded child development and rehabilitation sector. With the united voice of our members, we promote evidence-based investments, policies and programs enabling smart, innovative approaches and service delivery so kids with special needs and their families live their best lives.
Enactus Calgary – Autism Works
In partnership with Ready, Willing & Able, Autism Works Entrepreneurship (otherwise known as “AWE”) is a program which aims to assist entrepreneurs with autism in starting their own businesses. Our volunteers will act as consultants and mentors by providing guidance on creating viable business plans and strategies for the entrepreneurs. The project is currently supporting 3 entrepreneurs and their various businesses.
Entrust Adult & Youth Disability Services – Calgary and Edmonton, AB
Entrust is a leader in disability respite services, providing innovative, best-practice care to their clients. They develop unique, personalized care plans so that we can provide complete, effective care to your loved one.
Evergreen Home for Special Care
The facility, which is licensed to provide 24-hour nursing coverage, is comprised of a Childrens’ Unit for 20 children plus one respite bed and a Seniors’ Unit consisting of 97 residents plus one respite bed.
Exceptional Family Magazine
Canada’s resource magazine for parents of exceptional children. Based in Montreal, Quebec.
Families First Society, Fort Saskatchewan
Works in partnership with many community agencies to offer a variety of programs and services that promote positive parenting and early childhood development to families with young children ages 0-6 years. Offers parent education, programs for young children to learn and play, family support services, as well as information and referral to other programs/services in the community that may benefit families.