Directories of Government and Community Resources
Find various resources, services, and programs that could help you with multiple aspects of your life.
- Directory of resources offered to all Canadians: consult the directory below with resources offered by the Government of Canada and those of community organizations that serve all Canadians.
- Directories of resources for each province and territory: see the map or list below.
If you know of a resource that could be relevant and would like to add it to one of our directories, please contact us.
The following is the directory of Canada-wide resources.
See below for provinces and territories.
Health Rights
24/7 Dedicated Support
Resources for People with Disabilities (Children and Adults)
Government of Canada
Other
- Inclusion Canada
- Easter Seals Canada
- Chai Lifeline Canada
- Active Living Alliance
- Canadian Disability Resource Society
- Canadian Abilities Foundation
- Eviance
- The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons
- Disability Without Poverty
- Medic Alert Foundation Canada – Alert bracelets and other services
- Neil Squire Society – Accessible technology
- Tetra Society of North America – Assisted devices
Employment Aid
Community Organizations
- 211 Canada – Source of information for government and community-based, non-clinical health and social services. Find a community organization near you
Infertility, Pregnancy, and Prematurity
Pregnancy
- Government of Canada: Your Guide to a Healthy Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Care Canada
- The MotHERS Program
- Pregnancy Info – The Society of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists of Canada (SOGC)
- Prenatal Genetic Screening
- Personal decision aid – For difficult decisions during pregnancy
Fertility
- Fertility Matters Canada
- Canadian Fertility & Andrology Society
- Assisted human reproduction – In Vitro Fertilization and insemination
- Government of Canada: Assisted human reproduction
Other
- Canadian Premature Babies Foundation
- Pregnancy loss (see section "Death and Grief")
Genetics
Genetic Services
Genetic counselling and support
- Canadian iRARE Centres
- Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors
- What is a Genetic Counsellor?
- Personal decision aid
Screening
- Prenatal Genetic Screening – SOGC
- Newborn Screening Guidance – Canadian Drug Agency
Discrimination and Equity
Autism/ADHD/Learning Disorders
Autism
Learning Disabilities
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Death and Grief
Adapted Media Resources
- AMI (Accessible Media Inc.) – Television
- The Centre for Equitable Library Access
- National Network for Equitable Library Service
- The Canadian Children’s Book Centre: Accessible Books
- Book list for life with disability
- Access Assistive technology Canada
- Neil Squire Society
- Rogers Connected for Success
- Bookshare
Travel and Culture
- Government of Canada: Travelling with disabilities
- Take charge of your travels
- Rick Hansen Foundation
- Accessibility Standards Canada
- Wheel the World Canada – Accessible hotels
- Air Canada Accessibility Services
- WestJet Attendant Services
- Easter Seals Access 2 Card Program – Free pass for person accompanying a person with disabilities for cultural, entertainment (ex. movie theatres), and recreation facilities
Professional Orders in Health
- Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada
- Canadian Pharmacists Association
- Canadian Nurses Association
- Canadian Psychiatric Association
- Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
- Canadian Physiotherapy Association
- Speech-Language & Audiology Canada
- Canadian Society of Respiratory Therapists
- Dietitians of Canada
- Canadian Association of Optometrists
- Canadian Association of Social Workers
- Canadian Chiropractic Association
- Canadian Association of Naturopathic Doctors
- Canadian Ostheopathic Association
- The Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture Association of Canada