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Other Disabilities Resources in Canada

Not all of our resources and tools are autism-specific; they can be helpful with disabilities as well. Search our resources section for all information pertaining to "other disabilities".

Roeher Institute

A leading policy-research and development organization. Its mission is to generate knowledge, information and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights and equality of people with intellectual and other disabilities.

Seneca House

A charitable, not- for- profit organization funded by the Winnipeg Regional Health Authority. Seneca House is a place where adults with mental health problems can go if they are experiencing emotional difficulties. It offers a supportive and caring environment where people can learn to cope with their distress with the help of others who have experienced similar issues.

Skills Society

Creating supportive environments for people with disabilities. Based in Edmonton.

Society for Manitobans with Disabilities

Develops, maintains and delivers relevant services that assist in the development of individual independence and community support for persons with disabilities.

Society for Treatment of Autism

A registered charity striving for excellence in the provision of individual treatment services for persons with autism and related developmental disorders and offering quality support, consultation and educational services to families and the community. The Society believes in treating individuals with dignity and respecting their right to full participation in the community.

Special Education Technology BC (SET-BC)

SET-BC is a Ministry of Education Provincial Resource Program. We assist school districts in British Columbia in meeting the technology needs of students with physical disabilities, visual impairments, and autism.

Special Kidz

Alberta’s special needs resource guide.

Special Olympics Nova Scotia

A non-profit organization dedicated to providing year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with an intellectual disability

St. Amant Autism Programs

A resource and residential centre dedicated to providing care and services for Manitobans with intellectual disabilities.

St. Paul Abilities Network

Believes people with disabilities should be able to control their lives, their services and live to their maximum possible independence levels. These individuals should be integrated into their families, neighborhoods and communities and must be able to share the same experiences that other citizens enjoy.

STEPS Forward

STEPS Forward has a mandate to promote and support students with intellectual disabilities in inclusive post secondary education.

Supports for People with Disabilties

The Social Programs division provides supports and services to people with disabilities in Prince Edward Island to help them enjoy a good quality of life.

Surrey Place Centre – Toronto

A leading community-based organization in Toronto providing complex diagnostics, counseling, service coordination, behavioural therapy and educational programs to people living with a developmental disability and their families.