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Communication ResourcesOther Disabilities

Communication can be an issue even for those with autism or related disorders. Search our extensive resource section for all information regarding communication

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.

Walking in My Shoes

A “Parents Helping Parents” support group for parents /guardians of children with developmental delays/disabilities.

Wellpath Clinic – Toronto

The clinic takes a naturopathic approach to provide health solutions for a variety of diagnoses and conditions, including autism.

Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Westcoast supports the healthy development of children, families and their communities by providing child development and child care information, referrals, training and resources for parents, caregivers and others who provide services to children and families.

Whistler Adaptive Ski Program and Scotiabank Learn To Ride Program

Our trained and certified instructors, guides, and assistants will help those with both physical and cognitive disabilities access the slopes of Whistler Blackcomb. Please join us to experience outdoor activity in a safe, friendly, and FUN way. We tailor our lessons to suit your needs, creating the best memories….again and again.

Wirth Behavioural Health Services

Provides psychological treatment using applied behaviour analysis. Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is an approach within psychology that systematically uses the principles of learning to change socially significant behaviours.