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HappyThoughtsofArcticStarLodge
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)
Information Bites – Volume 1, Edition 1 – Guardianship
Information Bites – Volume 1, Edition 2 – RDSP
Information Bites – Volume 1, Edition 3 – Speech-Language Pathology
Information Bites – Volume 1, Edition 4 – Advocacy
Information Bites – Volume 1, Edition 5 – Access 2 EntertainmentInformation Bites – Volume 2, Edition 1 – Disability Travel Card
Information Bites – Volume 2, Edition 2 – UN Convention
Information Bites – Volume 2, Edition 3 – Income Assistance
Information Bites – Volume 2, Edition 4 – Helpful Strategies When Raising a Child with FASD
Information Bites – Volume 2, Edition 5 – Human Rights and Reasonable AccommodationInformation Bites…Volume 3 Edition 1 – Assistive Technology.pdf
Information Bites…Volume 3 Edition 2 – Nurturing Self-Determination.pdf
Information Bites…Volume 3 Edition 3 – Siblings of Children with a Disability.pdf
Information Bites…Volume 3 Edition 4 – Transitions for Teens with Special Needs.pdf
Information Bites…Volume 3 Edition 5 – My child has just been diagnosed.pdf -
1-800-252-7556
info@inclusionalberta.orgAssociation du Quebec pour I’intégration sociale
(514) 725-7245
info@sqdi.caInclusion British Columbia
1-800-618-11191-855-661-9611
inform@inclusioncanada.ca(204) 786-1607
aclmb@aclmb.ca1-800-278-8025
info@communitylivingontario.caNew Brunswick Association for Community Living
1‑866‑622-2548
nbacl@nbnet.nb.caInclusion Canada Newfoundland and Labrador
(709) 722-0790
info@nlacl.caInclusion Nova Scotia
(844) 469-1174
inform@inclusionns.caPrince Edward Island Association for Community Living
(902) 439-4607
executivedirector@peiacl.org(306) 955-3344
info@inclusionsk.comInclusion Yukon
(867) 667-4606
shonagh@inclusionyukon.orgCommunity Living Stratford and Area
(519) 273-1000
info@clca.ca
Camrose Association for Community Living
(780) 672-0257
cafcl@cafcl.org
(519) 352-1174
info@clc-k.ca
Community Living St. Mary’s & Area
(519) 284-1400
lcannon@clstmarys.ca
(519) 623-7490
communications@clcambridge.ca
(519) 776-6483
info@communitylivingesses.org
(519) 686-3000
info@cll.on.ca
(705) 746-9330
mail@clps.ca
(519) 627-0777
CCFD@getintocommunityliving.com
(905) 878-2337
info@clnh.on.ca
(905) 898-3000
info@clcy.ca
Community Living Guelph Wellington
(519) 824-2480
info@clgw.ca
Chilliwack Society for Community Living
(604) 792-7726
administration@cscl.org
Bruce Peninsula Association for Community Living
(519) 534-0553
info@bpacl.ca
(905) 528-0281
info@clham.com
Elmira District Community Living
(519) 669-3444
info@elmiraacl.com
(519) 941-8971
info@cldufferin.ca
(403) 603-3232
mail@inclusionfoothills.org
(519) 538-4164
info@communitylivingmeaford.ca
Community Living Trent Highlands
(905) 427-3300
info@clth.ca
Community Living Dryden – Sioux Lookout
(807) 701-5370
careers@cldsl.ca
Saint John Association for Community Living
(506) 652-1544
info@sjacl.ca
Community Living Upper Ottawa Valley
(613) 735-0659
info@cluov.ca
Community Living & Respite Northumberland
(905) 372-4455
info@communitylivingrespite.ca
Community Living St. Catharines
(905) 688-5222
administration@clstcatharines.ca
(519) 974-4221
info@clwindsor.org
Community Living Oshawa/Clarington
(905) 576-3011
info@communitylivingoc.ca
Nanaimo Association for Community Living
(205) 741-0224
info@nanaimoacl.com
Community Living Sarnia-Lambton
(519) 332-0560
info@communitylivingsarnia.org
Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby
(905) 427-3300
info@clapw.org
Community Living Greater Sudbury
(705) 671-7181
generalemail@clgs.ca
Community Living Association for South Simcoe
(705) 435-4792
info@class.on.ca
(905) 542-2694
info@clmiss.ca
(905) 844-0146
info@oakcl.org
Community Living Walkerton and District
(519) 881-3713
info@clwalkerton.org
(905) 985-8511
CLDurhamNorth@cldn.ca
Fort St John Association for Community Living
(250) 787-9262
info@fsjacl.com
Community Living Prince Edward
(613) 476-6038
info@clpe.on.ca
Community Living Kincardine and District
(519) 396-9434
info@clkd.ca
(905) 871-6770
info@clfe.ca
(204) 786-1414
info@inclusionwinnipeg.org
(647) 426-3220
contactus@cltoronto.ca
Port Alberni Association for Community Living
(205) 724-7155
admin@paacl.ca
(705) 476-3288
info@communitylivingnorthbay.org
(807) 622-1099
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NWT Resources – Non-Government
Phone: (867) 873-8257
Toll-free: 1-866-223-7775
Email: amhsupervisor@ywcanwt.caYWCA crisis shelter offering a safe place for abused women and children and support and counseling programs.Phone: (867) 446-0985
Email: info@nwtautismsociety.orgThe NWT Autism Society envisions families and individuals, living with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), achieving their full potential within their home community.
We achieve this vision through; advocacy and empowerment; educational resources and system navigation and promoting safety/awareness for the individual, family and community.Canadian Hard of Hearing Association – Yellowknife Branch
Phone: (867) 863-3344
Toll-Free: 1-866-220-6106
Email: chha2014@hotmail.comVolunteer-run support group. Promotion of public awareness and promotion of self-help among the hard of hearing.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
Phone: (780) 488-4871
A world of independence and equality for people who are blind or visually impaired.Phone: (867) 873-2566
Email: reception@centrefornorthernfamilies.orgEmergency housing, advocacy, pre/postnatal program, family support program, drop-in clothes depot, support counselling.
Foster Family Coalition of the NWT
Phone: (867) 766-3326
Toll free: 1-866-233-0136
Email: info@ffcnwt.comThe Foster Family Coalition of the NWT is a unified voice, dedicated to improving the quality of life for children and youth in care by supporting foster families’ well being. They provide support for foster families through support groups, newsletters, recreational activities, resources and advocacy.
Phone: (867) 766-4673
Email: operations@homebaseyk.comHome Base YK provides housing and support to youth in Yellowknife in order for them to achieve life-long success.
Phone: (867) 873-8230
Toll Free: 1-800-491-8885
Email: admin@nwtdc.netAll individuals have the opportunity and access toward the achievement of their full potential.
To bring our vision to reality, we educate, advocate and support to enable self-Determination for all individuals with disabilities.Phone: (867) 669-5575
Toll Free: 1-888-669-5575
An independent agency that administers the NWT Human Rights Act and deals with complaints of discrimination.Phone: (867) 873-9262
Email: nwtliteracy@nwtliteracy.caA territorial organization that promotes and supports literacy in all the official languages of the NWT.
Phone: (867) 920-7444
Email: ed@seniorsnwt.caThe society provides information and acts as a resource for seniors and elders across the NWT.
The Salvation Army Yellowknife
Phone: (867) 920-4673
The Salvation Army provides direct, compassionate, hands-on service and restores hope and dignity to those who might otherwise remain invisible in society.Unlimited Potential Community Services – Territorial Treatment Centre
Phone: (867) 920-4626
Email: ttc@upcs.orgResidential treatment, crisis intervention, assessment for children experiencing social, emotional, and behavioural difficulties.
Phone: (867) 873-9475
Email: ykseniorsociety@theedge.caThe Society offers social, recreational and educational programs for Seniors six days a week, at the Baker Centre and at other locations in Yellowknife. They also provide up to date information of interest to Yellowknife Seniors (50+) and their families
YWCA YellowknifePhone: (867) 920-2777
Email: info@ywcanwt.caIts mission is to build safe and equitable communities where women, girls and families can realize their full potential.NWT Resources – Government
Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority
Phone: 867-767-9090 ext. 40000
The Northwest Territories Health and Social Services Authority administer the design and delivery of territorial health and social service programs, along with operation of territorial facilities. It will be responsible for clinical and professional leadership and physician services, among others.Office of the Public Guardian, GNWT Health and Social Services Dept.
Phone: (867) 767-9155 ext. 49460
Facilitates the court appointment of a family member, friend or the Public Guardian to make decisions for people who are unable to.Office of the Public Trustee, GNWT Dept. of Justice
Phone: (867) 767-9252
Toll-free: 1-867-873-0184
Handles financial affairs of a person deemed incapable by a doctor under the Mental Health Act, or by the Supreme Court under the Guardianship and Trusteeship Act.Stanton Territorial Health Authority
Main switchboard: 867 669-4111
Occupational Therapy: (867) 669-4340
Speech Therapy: (867) 669-3130
Email: sthainfo@gov.nt.caAdminister the Stanton Territorial Hospital, the major referral centre for the Northwest Territories and the Kitikmeot region of Nunavut.
Tlicho Community Services Agency
Phone: (867) 392-3000
Email: info@tlicho.comDeliver child and family services, education and health programs and services in the four NWT communities of Behchokǫ̀, Gamètì, Whatì and Wekweètì.
Yellowknife Health and Social Services Authority
Phone: (867) 767-9095
Family Counselling/Child and Family Services: (867) 767-9061
Counselling Services: (867) 765-7715
Healthy Family Program: (867) 767-9118
Homecare: (867) 767-9222
Mental Health: (867) 767-9110
Email: yhssa@gov.nt.caServes Yellowknife, NDilo, Dettah, Lutsel K’e and Fort Resolution.National Resources
Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Email: feedback@addictionresource.comAddictionResource.com is a volunteer-run organization that focuses on providing accurate, reliable, and up-to-date information regarding substance addiction.
Answers questions and provides a personalized list of benefits for which you may be eligible.
Phone: 1-888-909-8974
Email: info@disabilityresources.caPrograms, services and contacts across Canada. Undertaken by Canada’s Federal, Provincial and Territorial Governments.
Phone: 1-800-277-9914
Includes disability pensions and children’s benefits, savings plans and a gasoline tax refund program.Easter Seals Canada – Access 2 Card Program
Phone: 1-877-376-6362
Email: access2card@easterseals.caThe Access 2 card program allows persons with a disability to receive either free admission or a significant discount for their support person at member movie theatres, as well as to ensure other entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available to all across Canada.Easter Seals Canada – Disability Travel Card
Phone: 1-877-732-7837
Email: theresa@easterseals.ab.caThe Easter Seals and March of Dimes National Council offer reduced fare tickets allowing persons with permanent disabilities to travel with an attendant on the lines of participating Motor Coach Companies and Via Rail at reduced rates.
Phone: (416) 322-7877
Email: info@autism.netGeneva Centre for Autism offers comprehensive education and training services which enable parents and professionals to become effective interveners and advocates for people with ASD.
Email: info@ICE4Autism.com
App that provides first responders and medical personnel with actionable information quickly and effectively for more needs-concious, patient-centered medical care for individuals with autism.
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Phone: 1-877-670-1256
E-mail: info@neads.caNational Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), has had the mandate to support full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.
Phone: (204) 784-7362
E-mail: info@peoplefirstofcanada.caPFC Exists to support people who have been labelled to speak for themselves and to help each other, and to help make sure that what people who have been labelled have to say is heard.
Vocational and Rehabilitation Research Institute (VRRI)
Phone: 1-866-724-2224
Email: maureen@autismawarenesscentre.comVRRI is a non-profit, research and service agency offering employment, community living, education and recreation services.
OTHER RESOURCES
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders
Phone: 1-800-CDC-INFO (232-4636)
Email: cdcinfo@cdc.govCDC educates families, professionals, and the public by supporting trainings for medical and allied health students and practitioners, promoting screening and intervention tools for women’s health care providers, promoting educational materials to various audiences, and responding to public inquiries.
Edmonton and area Fetal Alcohol Network Society
Phone: 780-940-7108
Email: edmontonefan@gmail.comEFAN works to enhance the capacity of our community to prevent Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) and support those impacted by an FASD through education, service delivery and advocacy operations.
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