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These community organizations, publications and websites have helped
to support the launch of The Ties That Bind
Website in one or more of the following ways.
• Posted The Ties That Bind as a link
on their website.
• Included an article or review of The Ties That Bind
in their newsletters.
• Invited us to participate in upcoming events.
• Distributed postcards promoting our website as an inclusion to
mail outs both through the post and/or electronically.
To find out how you can join our list of Community Launch Partners email
us at host@tiesthatbind-nfb.ca
more information. We would love to hear from you!
The Community Launch Partner links on this page will open a new browser
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360 Magazine
www.360mag.com
An interactive ezine that challenges the traditional views of people
in wheelchairs, 360's mix of insightful articles and unique sections promises
a publication a bit outside the norm. Content includes articles, events,
resources, marketplace, quick polls and forums.
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Abilities Magazine – Toronto, Ont
www.abilities.ca
Canadian Abilities Foundation is Canada’s source of information
and inspiration for the disability community.
Abilityinfo.com – International Website based out of Ontario
www.abilityinfo.com
Abilityinfo is a website for students studying to work for or with an
individual with a disability. It helps by providing links to other helpful
websites and also facilitates communication and networking with others
in the field. An international disability news ticker is available to
inspire change through unique stories to do with people with a disability
from around the world. Friends or family of a person who has a disability
can also benefit from the site by learning more about a specific disability,
or perhaps reading a thought provoking news item from the news ticker
section.
Access e-bility – International Website based out of Australia
www.e-bility.com
e-bility's website offers easy access and links to a wide range of information,
resources, services and products of interest to people with disability,
their families and careers, as well as health professionals and other
service providers in the disability sector.
AEDESS
Alberta Entrepreneurs Disabilities Enhanced Support Services
www.aedess.com
The Alberta Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Enhanced Support Services
is designed to provide value-added services to Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
and Community Futures Development Corporation and support agencies throughout
rural Alberta.
Alberta Cerebral Palsy Association
www.cpalberta.com
The Cerebral Palsy Association in Alberta is a collaborative partner with
community agencies/organizations in advocating on behalf of individuals
with cerebral palsy. We are a leader in delivering programs and services,
educating & providing information on treatment & resources relating
to cerebral palsy in the province of Alberta.
ATN The Skill Centre
Accommodation, Training & Networking For persons with
disabilities
www.atn.on.ca
ATN is a non-profit charitable organization, located in London Ontario
Canada. Their mandate is to provide opportunities for individuals with
disabilities to gain access to employment through a variety of assessment,
skills upgrading and personal development services.
Audacity Magazine
www.audacitymagazine.com
Audacitymagazine.com is a lifestyle webzine designed for the disabled
community. It is geared to promote productivity, communication, and self
esteem among the people living with a physical disability.
Audacitymagazine.com is the disabled magazine for the able mind.
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B.C. Aboriginal Network on Disability
www.bcands.bc.ca
BCANDS provides a variety of support services and resources to help B.C.’s
aboriginal people with disabilities, and others associated with the disabled.
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion – Burnaby Ontario
www.bamh.org
Burnaby Association for Community Inclusion (BACI) serves individuals
of all ages with disabilities together with their families, provides an
infant development program and offers childcare for all children. BACI
advocates that all individuals are accepted and valued members of the
community who in their own way contribute to society.
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CAILC – Ottawa, Ontario
Canadian Association for Independent Living Centres
www.cailc.ca
Promotes and enables the progressive process of citizens with disabilities
to take responsibility for the development and management of personal
and community resources.
CDSS Canadian Down Syndrome Society
www.cdss.ca
Canada’s national voice for individuals with Down syndrome.
Their mission is to enhance the quality of life for all individuals who
have have Down Syndrome through advocacy, education, and providing information.
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DAANS
Deafness Advocacy Association of Nova Scotia
http://www.daans.org
To Promote the rights and needs of an estimated 55,000 Deaf, and hard
of hearing, and late deafened Nova Scotians.
Disability WebLinks
info@disabilityweblinks.ca
http://www.disabilityweblinks.ca
A collaborative Federal/Provincial/Territorial project undertaken by Ministers
responsible for Social Services and developed in consultation with representatives
from the disability community.
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Georgian College – Barrie, Ontario
Centre for Access
http://www.georgianc.on.ca/student-services/c4a/
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The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living
Center - Alaska
http://www.peninsulailc.org
Empowering Alaskans with Disabilities.
The Kenai Peninsula Independent Living Center is a full service Center.
We offer the four core services; Information & Referral, Advocacy
(both on a systems and a personal level), Skills Training, and Peer Counseling.
In addition we have a variety of other services aimed at promoting independence.
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L’Arche Foundation
www.larchecanada.org
L'Arche is an international federation of faith-based communities creating
homes and day programs with people who have developmental disabilities.
Today, there are over 120 L'Arche communities, spread across six continents,
in 30 countries around the world.
Lifetime Networks Ottawa
www.lifetimenetworks.ca
Lifetime Networks Ottawa was created by, and for, families who have a
relative with a disability. We are affiliated with PLAN, a British Columbia
organization committed to the development of personal networks.
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Multiple Sclerosis Foundation U.S.A.
www.msfacts.org
As a predominantly service-based, non-profit organization, our primary
mission is to ensure the best quality of life for those coping with MS
by providing comprehensive support and educational programs. We strive
to help make A Brighter Tomorrow by supporting research into its cause
and cure as well as investigations of various medical and complementary
treatment options. The scope of our services goes beyond that of a clearinghouse
of pamphlets. Our priority is to serve with empathy, resourcefulness,
and responsibility. We are here to listen, assist, and empower.
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Prince Edward Island Association for Community
Living
www.peiacl.ca
Prince Edward Island Citizen Advocacy Inc.
peica@isn.net
Facilitating friendships between volunteers in the community and individuals
with an intellectual challenge.
Philia Dialogue on Citizenship – Vancouver, B.C.
www.philia.ca
Founded on the simple belief, that the well-being, health and strength
of our society requires the presence and diverse engagement of all citizens,
Philia’s inspiration for reconsidering our views on citizenship
stems from our roots within the disability community. It is our conviction
that welcoming the presence and participation of individuals who have
been labeled and marginalized will transform our society. We therefore
want to ensure that the wisdom, talent and experiences of the disability
community are reflected in all our discussions and actions. We seek to
join with others who share our interest in nurturing a more caring, inclusive
and neighbourly society, and play a role as a vessel for ideas, discussion
and dialogue between the disability community and the larger community.
Le Phénix
www.lephenix.on.ca
Le Phénix est un organisme voué au développement
communautaire pour les personnes handicapées.
The Phénix is an organization devoted to community development
for persons with disabilities.
Le Phénix has developped a unique website where we find information
and can communicate in French in Ontario : www.handicaps.ca.
P.U.S.H.
Persons United for Self Help
http://my.tbaytel.net/pushnwo
Persons United for Self-Help in Northwestern Ontario is a non-profit
consumer driven organization which has been helping people with disabilities
since 1989. P.U.S.H. Northwest provides programs and services for persons
with mobility, hearing, vision, mental health, developmental, neurological
and non-visible disabilities and seniors.
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Richmond Disability Resource Centre
www.drcrichmond.ca
The Disability Resource Centre is a member of the Canadian Association
of Independent Living Centres and works with centres across Canada to
promote independent living.
The Road Ahead Society
www.theroadahead.ca
The Road Ahead Society ofCalgary is a family organization committed
to supporting persons with disabilities as they develop meaningful relationships
in the community, build positive lives, and create their vision for a
sustainable future.
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SOC Special Olympics Canada
www.specialolympics.ca
Dedicated to enriching the lives of Canadians with an intellectual disability
through sport. It is a national not-for-profit grassroots organization
that provides sport training and competition opportunities for 28,000
athletes of all ages and abilities. More than 8,500 certified volunteer
coaches are currently involved with Special Olympics programs every day
in virtually every community nationwide. Special Olympics Canada National
Games are held every two years, alternating between Summer and Winter
Games with World Games being held in the year following National Games.
Special Olympics Canada’s programs are supported by corporate sponsorship,
fundraising activities, government funding, individual donors and the
involvement of volunteers in communities across the country.
SNAP The Society of Special Needs Adoptive Parents
www.snap.bc.ca
SNAP is a provincially registered not-for-profit society and a federally
registered charity located in British Columbia, Canada. We assist families
with children who have special needs through providing support, education,
and information. SNAP has recently implemented three new initiatives to
raise funds for our support services: Family Groundwork, Canada's magazine
for parenting children with challenges, Groundwork Press, a small publishing
house focused on bringing relevant books to families in need, and SNAP
Promotions, a consulting venture that offers communications services to
not-for-profit and for-profit organizations.
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Workink
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
www.workink.com
WORKink's mission is to facilitate communication and provide resources
and information to enhance the equitable and meaningful employment of
people with disabilities.
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