Resource Links
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SPECIAL NEEDS
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
| Equipment/Renovations | Grants |
| Foundations | Wish Foundations |
| Government Funding |
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
| Camps | Kids' Resources |
| Education | Life Skills and Employment |
| Family | Residential Care |
| General Therapies |
SPECIAL NEEDS
ADD/ADHD
The Attention Deficit Resource Network
The Attention Deficit Resource Network or the A.D.R.N. is a volunteer, not for profit,
community group, striving to increase the knowledge and understanding of Attention Deficit Disorder
The Biofeedback Institute
ADD & ADHD information and how to get into the focused zone
C.H.A.D.D.
A non-profit, parent-based organization for support, advocacy, education and research on ADD/ADHD
Autism Spectrum
Autism Ontario (Durham Region)
Specific Autism Ontario information for the Durham region
Autism Ontario
Is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective
voices representing the autism community in Ontario. Members are connected through a
volunteer network of 29 Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario
Aspergers Society of Ontario
The Aspergers Society of Ontario is the only agency in Ontario that is solely devoted to serving the AS population.
Asperger Syndrome/OASIS
For families of children who are diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome and related disorders;
educators and professionals working with individuals diagnosed with AS and individuals with AS who are seeking support
Autism Partnership
Providing intensive behavioral treatment for children with autism
Autism Society of Canada
This site provides easy access to information and referral to information on services and
resources, as well as news of ASC's activity on behalf of the autism community. The main
focus is on Canadian information, however there are links to other sites for a rounded
archive of information on autism and related conditions.
Autism Treatment Services of Canada
Is a national affiliation of organizations that provides treatment, educational, management and
consultative services to people with autism and related disorders across Canada
Behavioural Consultation & Therapy Services, Inc.
BCTS serves children between the ages of 14 months and 16 years who have been diagnosed
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
and other special learning needs.
CAIRN (Canadian Autism Intervention Research Network)
A site put together by scientists, parents, early childhood educators, psychiatrists, pediatricians,
nurses, occupational therapists, speech/language pathologists, policy makers and more who are all
working together to develop effective, evidence-based early diagnostic methods and treatments for children with autism spectrum disorders
The Geneva Centre for Autism
A source of training, resources and support for individuals with autism, their families and their community
Kerry's Place Autism Services
Enhancing the quality of life of persons with autism
TEACCH
Treatment & Education of Autistic & Communication Handicapped Children
Yale Child Study Center, Developmental Disabilities Clinic & Research
Providing cutting edge research studies
Autism Central
This site's goal is to support the sharing of knowledge and the exchange of ideas and to link you to resources and information from across Canada
ABACUS
The ABACUS website aims to serve as the best possible source of information so that parents, caregivers,
and the general community can be informed consumers of Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) services
for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Ontario.
Communication and Speech
Ontario Association for Families of Chidren with Communication Disorders
Helps families of children with communication disorders give their children a voice
Canadian Association for People Who Stutter
Provides family, teachers, speech pathologists and other professionals with information
and resources on stuttering
Canadian Association of Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists
This site will help you to find registered speech pathologists and audiologists by area and expertise.
The Hanen Centre
A recognized innovator in family-focused early language intervention programs and learning
resources for parents and professionals around the world
Kaufman Children's Center for Speech and Language Disorders
Provides links, resources and information about speech therapy for children with speech and language disorders
Say and Play - Speech and Language Therapy
Site that answers questions that you may have about speech and language disorders
NLD on the Web
This site is focused on NLD (Nonverbal Learning Disorder), and provides information and links
Developmental Disabilities
Community Living Durham North
Community Living Durham North (formerly Central Seven Association for Community Living)
provides supports and services to children, youth and adults who have a developmental disability.
These services include a variety of residential supports, day time supports (supported employment,
leisure/rec), services for youth (transition planning for students leaving high school,
recreational youth group), and overnight respite opportunities. We provide services across the
townships of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge with our respite services extending across Durham region.
MukiBaum Treatment Centres
MukiBaum Treatment Centres is a treatment organization devoted to providing compassionate
services for children, adolescents and adults, who have dual diagnosis, to allow them to
lead a life filled with dignity and integrity.
Oshawa/Clarington Association for the Community Living
Providing people with developmental disabilities and their families with supports and
services which are responsive to their unique talents
Safehaven
Residential and respite care for children and adults who have multiple disabilities
Down Syndrome
NADS (National Association for Down Syndrome)
Provides links several establishments across North America that specialize in down syndrome
Downi Creations
Provides links to down syndrome resources
Down Syndrome Information Network
Provides links and information about down syndrome
Epilepsy
Epilepsy Ontario
Research, education and training about epilepsy
Gifted
ABC Ontario (The Association for Bright Children)
Dedicated to providing information and support to parents of bright and gifted children/adolescents
Hearing Disabilities
Canadian Hearing Society
The Canadian Hearing Society is the leading provider of services, products, and information that
remove barriers to communication, advance hearing health promote equity for people who are culturally
deaf, oral deaf, deafened, and hard of hearing
Durham Deaf Services
DDS is a non-profit organization that offers services and educational programs to promote self-reliance
within the Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing community. DDS is committed to increasing Deaf cultural awareness.
Ontario Association of the Deaf
This site provides leadership, resources and activities that promote and protect rights, equality and
access of Deaf Ontarians.
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
An easy to use website that provides several links, resources, and information, with this site you
can also email to them your own specific questions
Integra
Dedicated to helping children and adolescents who experience social, emotional and
behavioural problems related to their learning disabilities.
National Center for Learning Disabilities
This site provides information and links, all providing information about disabilities and allows you to contact
with any questions you may have
American Hyperlexia Association
Provides information about Hyperlexia
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
LDAC is the national voice for persons with learning disabilities and those who support them.
LDAC is dedicated to a level playing field for individuals with learning disabilities to enable them
to function as citizens with equitable opportunities and to develop to their chosen potential.
This site provides links, information, scholarship opportunities, and lists books helpful to those
living with disabilities.
Disabilities
This site provided numerous links and resources all providing information about different disabilities
The International Dyslexia Association
A non-profit organization dedicated to helping individuals with Dyslexia, their families, and the
communities that support them
Smart Kids with Learning Disabilities
Educates, guides and inspires families of children with learning disabilities or ADHD
All Kinds of Minds
Information for educators and parents on improving the success of students with learning disabilities.
Children of the Code
This site offers many articles from well known advocates and educators on learning to read such as Richard
Lavoie, Sally Shaywitch and Mel Levine.
Mental Illness
The Canadian Mental Health Association
CMHA exists to promote the mental health of all people and to serve mental health consumers, their
families and friends
The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health
CAMH is a public hospital providing direct patient care for people with mental health and addiction problems.
The Centre is also a research facility, an education and training institute and a community based
organization providing health promotion and prevention services across the province of Ontario, and is
designated as a World Health Organization Centre of Excellence
The Infant Mental Health Promotion Project
IMP is a coalition of professional representatives from agencies concerned with infants and their families
Internet Mental Health
Great, free, encyclopedia of mental health information. Over 50 disorders listed with American and
European diagnostic descriptions, medications, news magazine and links. Invaluable resource for
professionals, students, people with mental health disorders and their families, support groups and
interested public
Physical Disabilities
The Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada
A non-profit charitable organization dedicated to providing functional rehabilitation programs to
individuals with non-progressive neurological disabilities
Easter Seals Society Ontario
Helping kids with physical disabilities succeed
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Provides information to people about cerebral palsy
Sensory Disorders
Sensory Integration
Provides links to resources about sensory integration
Tourette's Syndrome
The Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada
A national voluntary organization dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome and their
families and other interested parties by: gathering and distributing information, promoting local
self-help and professional services and promoting research
Visual Disabilities
Children's Vision Information Network
Information for parents and teachers about frequently overlooked vision problems
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Equipment & Home/Vehicle Renovations
Canadian Tire Jump Start Program
Canadian Tire JumpStart is a charitable program that helps kids in financial need aged 4 to 18 participate in
organized sport and recreation activities. The program works with community organizations to
form local Chapters that identify and approve the children who receive support.
If you would like to apply for your child to receive support, Canadian Tire JumpStart accepts
applications from eligible families twice per year: 1) the last 2 weeks in January;
and 2) the last 2 weeks in July.
Easter Seals
Child must be registered first with Easter Seals (to qualify, must have a physical diagnosis).
Easter Seals will look at the costs of renovations, bath/toilet aids, mobility aids as well as funds
for both their residential camp and local day camps.
Home Depot
Handled by each local store. May be able to provide labour and/or materials to assist families.
Contact the store closest to you for details.
Muscular Dystrophy Association
Must be registered first (to qualify, must have a neuromuscular disorder that has been included by MDA).
Some assistance may be available.
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy - Assistive Devices Program
Available for any child or adult with CP in Ontario. Maximum funding is $2500/yr and cannot exceed
25% of total cost of item.. Funding available for communication & writing aids, feeding equipment,
orthotic devices, respiratory equipment, mobility aids, bathroom aids & home accessibility aids.
Ontario March of Dimes - Home & Vehicle Modification Program
The Home & Vehicle Modification Program (HVMP) was established by the Ministry of Community and
Social Services in 1999, and is administered by March of Dimes. HVMP provides funding for basic
home and/or vehicle modifications. By reducing or eliminating life safety risks, these modifications
enable children and adults with mobility restrictions to continue living in their homes, avoid job
loss, and participate in their communities.
Presidents Choice Children's Charity
Applicants must write a letter themselves explaining how it will help child & family,
provide 3rd party letter & proof of total household income (cannot exceed $70,000 net).
Maximum funding is $20,000 but will be awarded based on availability of funds & decision of board.
Reach for the Rainbow
Reach for the Rainbow serves children and youth with disabilities who are living at home.
To attend camp with 1:1 support through Reach for the Rainbow, children and youth must
have a documented developmental and/or physical disability, which affects day-to-day
functioning. ADD, ADHD, LD alone do not constitute eligibility.
Residential Rehabilitation Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities (RRAP-Disabilities)
This program helps low-income homeowners and landlords to pay for repairs to modify homes
to make them accessible to persons with disabilities. This program is offered through the
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) to help Canadians choose housing and to
improve their housing situation.
Tuppy's Children's Foundation
Available through the UPS stores. Families must go to their local store and discuss their
need with an Associate. The store has to "sponsor" them and provide the application.
They have an income guide.
Service Clubs
Families can also local service clubs for specific support.
The War Amps - CHAMP Program
The CHAMP Program is able to provide financial assistance to child amputees and their families.
CHAMP provides financial assistance for: artificial limbs, recreational limbs, travel to
prosthetic facilities.
Foundations
Angels with Autism
This program aim is to help families with small expenses that no other agencies would cover, for example sensory objects, visual aids.
For the Love of a Child
This foundation is concerned with improving the quality of life for children with
special needs living in Durham Region. Their mandate is to help families in need,
through financial assistance and to encourage community understanding. They do not
have a webpage but can be contacted by phone: 905-668-0072.
President's Choice Children's Charity
This charity is dedicated to helping children 18 years of age and under who are
physically or developmentally challenged. The funds received are based on family income.
The Jennifer Ashleigh Foundation
This foundation assists children who are chronically or seriously ill, are 21 years of age
or under and whose permanent residence is in Ontario. Family income has an impact on granting
decisions. The funds received are based on family income.
Government Funding
Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities
(ACSD) program of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services provides help to parents to
assist with some of the extra costs of caring for a child who has a disability. The
purpose of the benefit is to help children who have disabilities live as normal a life as
possible at home and in the community. In order to qualify for this program, financial and
medical criteria must be met.
Assistive Devices Program
This site outlines the financial assistance available for various devices from wheelchairs to
hearing aids.
Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial Service
Professionals on the Cleft Lip and Palate/Craniofacial team at Bloorview assess and treat
children and youth from across the province that have conditions that affect their teeth and
facial structure including cleft lip, cleft palate. Services are provided by speech-language
pathologists, a social worker and a neuropsychologist, who work in conjunction with dental and
medical specialists, including audiologists, plastic surgeons, and ear-nose-throat specialists.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
This program, through the Ministry of Community and Social Services, is designed to meet
the unique needs of people 18 or older with disabilities who are in financial need,
or who want and are able to work and need support. The program has two components:
income support and employment support.
Registered Disability Savings Plan
This website gives information on the Registered Disability Savings Plan.
Special Services At Home (SSAH)
A program of the Ministry of Children and Youth Services helps children with developmental
or physical disabilities and adults with a developmental disability to live at home with their
families by providing funding on a time-limited basis to address individual needs. With this
funding, families can purchase supports and services which they could not normally provide
themselves and are not available elsewhere in the community.
TaxWise
This site offers a free, no obligation, tax review to determine if there are any disability
or medical tax credits or medical expense deductions that have been overlooked, ignored or not maximized.
The Children in Need of Dental Treatment Program (CINOT)
If you require financial assistance for your child's dental care (14 years of age and under),
The Children in Need of Dental Treatment Program (CINOT) was introduced by the Ministry of
Health and Long Term Care to provide a public health "safety net" for elementary school children
who have dental conditions needing urgent care. The CINOT program provides a basic level of dental
care to eligible children.
Trillium Drug Program - Ministry of Health
The Trillium Drug Program (TDP) is intended for Ontario residents who have a valid Ontario
Health Card and who have high prescription drug costs in relation to their net household income.
Grants
Incontinence Supplies Grant Program
This program administered by Easter Seals Ontario, is a program fully funded by the Ministry of
Health and Long Term Care for children ages 3-18 with chronic disabilities (physical or developmental)
that result in incontinence or retention problems lasting longer than six months requiring the use of
incontinence supplies.
Wish Foundations
A World of Dreams Foundation Canada
This is a non-profit organization based in Montreal, Quebec that grants dreams to critically,
chronically and terminally ill children across Canada. A World of Dreams Foundation Canada differs
from other foundations by granting dreams not only to terminally ill children, but also by
addressing critically and chronically ill children who also need hope inspiration and the
power to know that dreams can become reality.
The Golden Griddle Children's Charities
This charity grants the wishes of terminally ill and severely disabled children, in the hopes of
making their lives brighter. There is no funding granted to children with a developmental
disability such as autism or Down syndrome.
Make-A-Wish Foundation of Canada
Any child, between the ages of 3 and 17 with life-threatening illnesses may be referred.
Starlight Starbright Children's Foundation
This charity grants dreams to children who are challenged by severe physical disabilities or life threatening illnesses.
Sunshine Dreams for Kids
This charity grants dreams to children who are challenged by severe physical disabilities or life threatening illnesses.
The Children's Wish Foundation of Canada
The Children's Wish Foundation is about dignity, about dreams come true, about quality of life
in situations where life is, by virtue of its finite terms, so much more precious. Children are
eligible from 3 years of age and over, but under the age of 18 years when the request is received.
They must be legal residents of Canada and have an illness, which is categorized as a high-risk,
life threatening condition.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
Camps
Calypso
Calypso is a specialized resource designed to help Ontario parents find the right camp
or camp program for their child or youth with ASD.
Camp Kennebec
An integrated summer residence camp for children with ADD, ADHD, learning disabilities,
tourettes, and other social and behavioral disabilities
Camp Kirk
A residential co-ed camp for children with learning disabilities and/or ADD/ADHD
Camp Winston
A summer residential recreational program supporting children and youth diagnosed with severe
tourette syndrome, hyperactivity, learning disabilities and autism
My Summer Camps
Website contains information on camps for children and adults with disabilities
Big Top Circus School
This school is situated in Newmarket and offers after school programs and march break and
summer camps and takes children with special needs.
Nova's Ark
This website gives information on programs and activities such as customized day visits,
summer camp opportunities and off site presentations for service organizations, group home
facilities and special event functions.
Education
Wade Hampton Employment Training Bursary
The bursary is available to any Ontarian with a physical disability whose plan for professional development incorporates at least one formal training course, and who requires financial assistance to achieve that goal.
The Ontario Association of Education Advocates
Establishes training and standards for Education Advocates and includes a public internet-accessible database for those
in need of an Education Advocate
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Advocacy for full access to post-secondary education and employment opportunities for people with disabilities
Oxford Learning Centers
Helps students understand how learning works, helps them both academically and with their basic daily lives
Special Needs Education Network
This Canadian site provides resources for families, teachers and professionals on education of
students with special needs
Sylvan Learning Center
Helps create confident, independent students by targeting their individual needs
Ontario Ministry of Education
Ontario's Ministry of Education website
Tutorwiz Education Centre
This website gives information on the both the tutoring that is offered and the camps that they have, focusing on
assistive technology.
Durham District School Board
Durham District School Board: provides links and information about public schools in Durham region
Durham Catholic District School Board
Durham Catholic District School Board: provides links and information about separate schools in Durham region
Exceptional Learning Centre
Independent school, providing excellence in Education, Speech & Language Therapy, Behaviour and ABA Therapy to children
and youth with unique learning needs
Wasdell School
A program that addresses specific learning differences which digs to the root of the learning problem
Arrowsmith School
School providing a solution for learning disabilities by helping the individual student
Special Education Resources on the Internet
This site is a collection of Internet accessible information resources of interest to those
involved in the fields related to Special Education
SNOW (Special Needs Ontario Window)
SNOW is an online community service provided by the Adaptive Technology Resource Centre at the
University of Toronto. It offer articles, resources, news, and courses for anyone interested in
learning about special education, adaptive technologies, inclusion, inclusive design, and web accessibility
Natural Learning Concepts
This site provides ideas for teaching and learning from children with autism
JUMP Math
JUMP Math is a numeracy program started in 1998 by mathematician, author and award-winning playwright John Mighton.
It offers educators and parents complete and balanced materials as well as training to help them reach all students.
Inclusive Education (circle of friends)
Circle of friends is an approach to enhancing the inclusion, in a mainstream setting, of any
young person (known as 'the focus child'), who is experiencing difficulties in school because of a
disability, personal crisis or because of their challenging behaviour towards others.
Family
Ministry of Children and Youth Services Respite Services
Respite services provide temporary relief to families of children and youth with special needs. While
parents get a well-deserved break, young people with special needs have the opportunity to engage
with peers and adults outside of their family in meaningful activities. The Ministry of Children and
Youth Services provides the following respite programs to eligible families of children and youth with special needs:
- The Out-of-Home Respite Program is for families of children with multiple special needs who require the greatest amount of support.
- The Enhanced Respite Program is for families caring for a medically fragile and/or technologically dependent child living at home, whose care requires ongoing, frequent and time-consuming intervention, 24 hours a day. Families receive up to $3,500 per year, per child to purchase either in-home or out-of-home respite services.
- The Autism Spectrum Disorders Respite Services Initiative provides a range of specialized respite services to families caring for children and youth with autism. Families get relief while their children engage in meaningful activities that help develop new skills and relationships. One component of this program is the opportunity for children and youth with autism to attend seasonal camps. More than 800 children and youth with autism were able to go to summer camps this year. Families were reimbursed for hiring one-to-one support workers and the ministry funded 54 day and overnight camps that offered swimming, cooking, crafts and weekly community outings.
Supported by the Ontario government, the website helps families easily access respite services wherever they live.
Ability Online Support Network
This site connects young people with disabilities or chronic illness to disabled or non-disabled
peers and mentors. Ability Online provides a format and opportunities for forming friendships, sharing
information and encouragement. Also a valuable resource for families and professionals
ARCH
ARCH Disability Law Centre is a specialty legal aid clinic with a provincial mandate dedicated to
defending and advancing the equality rights of persons with disabilities. ARCH was founded in 1979 under its
previous name, Advocacy Resource Centre for the Handicapped (ARCH). ARCH is primarily funded by Legal Aid Ontario.
Assistive Devices Program
This site outlines the financial assistance available for various devices from wheelchairs to hearing aids.
Association of Parent Support Groups in Ontario
APSGO is an organization of parents of disruptive youth, who have joined together to provide support
and empower parents to deal with their situation. The organization provides weekly meetings,
workshops and other resources to assist parents in acquiring the skills to help themselves
and their children..
Caring For Smiles
Angela Erhardt does in home dental hygiene services. Her services can be covered under most group benefit plans.
Child & Family Canada
A great site with articles, links to information on everything from family life, child development,
health and child care to media issues, literacy, abuse, social issues and special needs.
Confident Girls & Guys
This site outlines unique and successful programs to help inspire and motivate young people to reach their full potential.
Disability is Natural
This site is a source for thought-provoking articles, products to promote new ways of thinking, and more
Disability Weblinks
A mutual Federal/Provincial/Territorial project undertaken by Ministers responsible for Social Services and
developed in consultation with representatives from the community
Community Care Durham
Helping the elderly, disabled, and those with special needs
Community Living Durham North
Community Living Durham North (formerly Central Seven Association for Community Living) provides supports and
services to children, youth and adults who have a developmental disability. These services include a
variety of residential supports, day time supports (supported employment, leisure/rec), services for youth
(transition planning for students leaving high school, recreational youth group), and overnight respite
opportunities. We provide services across the townships of Scugog, Brock and Uxbridge with our respite
services extending across Durham region.
Family Village
Information, resources on developmental delays and other disabilities
Family Alliance Ontario
An association of individuals and families who have a family member with a disability
Grandview Children's Centre
Grandview offers programs and services for children with special needs, from infancy to adolescent age.
The Hospital for Sick Children
Sick Kids is one of the largest pediatric academic health science centres in the world, with an international
reputation for excellence in health care, research, and teaching
Office for Disability Issues
Working to promote the full participation of Canadians with disabilities in learning, work and community life
Parentbooks
Parentbooks' selection of resources for parents, caregivers, counsellors, therapists, educators and clinicians
serving the everyday and special needs of families is unequaled
Parent Help Line
Provides information on many parenting issues and has links to many other resources. You can join the
online community and call into a 24hr help line.
TaxWise
This site offers a free, no obligation, tax review to determine if there are any disability or medical
tax credits or medical expense deductions that have been overlooked, ignored or not maximized.
Special Services At Home Provincial Coalition (SSAH)
We are a coalition of individuals, families, organizations and agencies dedicated to ensuring that
families in Ontario receive the meaningful support they require through the Special Services at Home Program.
Support for Families of Children with Disabilities
This site provides links and information to families on developmental disabilities
VORT
This site is dedicated to helping serve infants, toddlers, children, and their families. Their products are
designed to encourage effective planning and communication, and to help you get the most from your limited time.
They call their products Practical Tools because they can help you save time, they are developmental in
design, and they are comprehensive yet easy to use
General Therapies
Behavioural Consultation & Therapy Services, Inc.
BCTS serves children between the ages of 14 months and 16 years who have been diagnosed
with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder
and other special learning needs.
Canadian Association of Music Therapy
The use of music to promote, and restore mental, physical, emotional and spiritual health
ConnectABILITY
ConnectABILITY is a website and virtual community dedicated to lifelong learning and support for people who
have an intellectual disability, their families and support networks.
The Listening Centre
Improves learning, language and communication skills through a listening training program of
sound stimulation, voice training and counselling
Lifeway: Guidelines for Choosing a Therapy Program
Guidelines to follow when choosing the right kind of therapy for your child
Kids' Resources
MakeBeliefsComix
MakeBeliefsComix is for people of all ages who like to play and explore. Create Comix in English, Spanish,
French, German, Italian, Portuguese or Latin!
Mrs P's Library
This is a fun storybook entertainment site that celebrates reading and books.
Classic children’s stories are brought to life by TV star Kathy Kinney as Mrs. P.
Learn to Read at Starfall
Primarily designed for first grade, Starfall.com is also useful for pre-kindergarten, kindergarten and second grade
Ability Online
An extraordinary and absolutely free Internet community. Here, young people with disabilities and
illnesses connect with all kinds of possibilities
Learn to Write
Free tracing paper!
Math Homework Help Grades 7 -10
This website offers answers to kids/parents questions to math problems. You ask and they answer as you go along.
All About Coloring
Free colouring pages by themes, connect the dots and colour by number
Homework Helps
This page gives children help with homework
Book Pals
This site has stories that are read and written by actors
Tampa Reads
A reading program for students in grades 1 - 5 that ensures grade level reading vocabulary
Thecolor.com
This site offers more online coloring pages than any other site with over 1,000 images.
TheColor.com helps kids learn color concepts, eye-hand coordination, picture comprehension
– these skills form the foundation for early learning success.
Life Skills and Employment
Enable Link
Linking people with disabilities to a world of resources
Equal Opportunity in Ontario
The Government of Ontario presents extensive resources and information for business and
service providers on workplace diversity and creating accessibility for people with disabilities
Northern Lights Vocational Services
Helps people with employment barriers to cross the bridge from unemployment to employment
Career Bookmark
This site offers a guide to help those living with disabilities to find employment.
Residential Care
Blooming Acres
Blooming Acres is a residential community for children, teenagers and adults diagnosed with multiple and complex special needs.
