Developmental, Behavioural, and Learning Disabilities Support

The Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) was founded in 1986 and has been a national leader and partner with other organizations and governments on various projects related to disability and communications

The Asperger’s Society of Ontario is a not-for-profit organization founded in 2000 by parents of children with Asperger’s Syndrome and concerned professionals

Worldwide network of parents and professionals concerned with autism

Consumer-directed, university affiliated centre dedicated to research, education and information dissemination on disability issues

The Canadian Down Syndrome Society is a national non-profit organization providing information, advocacy and education about Down Syndrome

This group focuses on making people aware of the benefits of including all people in the community, about helping families and persons with disabilities speak for themselves, and sharing ways to do this

Community Living Ontario is a non-profit, provincial association that advocates for people who have an intellectual disability to be fully included in all aspects of community life.

Developmental Services Ontario helps adults with developmental disabilities connect to services and supports in their communities

Down Syndrome Research Foundation
Located in BC, The Down Syndrome Research Foundation initiates and participates in research that provides insight into the unique learning style of these individuals. The data collected is analyzed and pilot interventions and educational programs are developed and offered

Geneva Centre for Autism's mission is to empower individuals with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families, to fully participate in their communities

Independent Living Canada is the national umbrella of organizations, representing and coordinating the network of Independent Living (IL) Centres at the national level.

The Institute on Community Integration is a federally designated University Center for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities at the Univerity of Minnesota

NADD is recognized as the world's leading organization in addressing the mental health needs of persons with intellectual disabilities

The National Organization for Rare Disorders is dedicated to helping the nearly 30 million Americans with rare diseases, and the organizations that serve them, through programs of education, advocacy, research, and patient services

OADD is a professional organization of people working and studying in the field of developmental disabilities, throughout Ontario

Provides a national voice for people who have been labeled with an intellectual disability

Includes the services available through PLAN that would enhance the quality of life and security of individuals with a disability. Also has links to resources and public policy

Worldwide resources about disabilities

CODI serves as a community resource for consumers and professionals by providing disability information in a wide variety of areas

Links to resources

Links to resources

The site features hundreds of helpful articles, multimedia, monthly columns by noted experts. LD OnLine is a national educational service of WETA-TV, the PBS station in Washington, D.C

A service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine
National Institutes of Health

Describes syndromes in which multiple congenital anomalies are associated with mental retardation and consists of structured descriptions of approximately 700 out of the 1600-2000 syndromes of congenital abnormalities known to be associated with mental retardation

This site provides access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians

Resources about sensory related topics

The purpose of this site to provide information and resources about Social Role Valorization (SRV)