A.L.E.R.T. the American Latex Allergy Association

ALERT is a non-profit, tax exempt organization which provides information about latex allergy and supports natural rubber latex (NRL). You will find a hospital, home, dental, school, crash cart, and cross-reactivity list.

Academic Software

Makers of WinSCAN 2.0, SS-ACCESS, Multi-SCAN, Dino-GAMES, Analog Switch Pad, HANDBOOK of Adaptive Switches and AugCom Devices and other fine products for home, school, work, or clinic. You will find the Adaptive Device Locator System, FAQs, and free downloads.

Adventure Trekkers Stories

Adventure trekkers purpose is to inject a spirit of adventure into our lives, and to evoke "Life as the Ultimate Adventure." You will find full text online adventure stories.

American Academy of Cerebral Palsy and Developmental Medicine (AACPDM)

AACPDM is a multidisciplinary scientific society devoted to the study of cerebral palsy and other childhood onset disabilities, to promoting professional education for the treatment and management of these conditions, and to improving the quality of life for people with these disabilities. You will find a free online newsletter.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

AACAP provides information as a public service to aid in the understanding and treatment of the developmental, behavioural, and mental disorders which affect an estimated 7 to 12 million children and adolescents at any given time in the United States. You will find information on child and adolescent psychiatry, fact sheets for parents and caregivers, AACAP membership, current research, practice guidelines, managed care information, awards and fellowship descriptions, meeting information, and much more.

Assistive Devices Branch of the Ontario Ministry of Health

ADP provide funding to Ontario residents with long term physical disabilities for basic, competitively priced, personalized assistive devices appropriate for the individual's needs and essential for independent living. You will find lists of assistive devices covered/not covered, online forms/applications, ADP fact sheet, and questions with answers.

Attention Research Update

Visit www.Attention.com for tools and resources to help you learn about the research and developments in the attention field, including an archive of Dr. Rabiner's past reports on matters of attention. And, once you have registered, we'll be able to provide you with unlimited access to our Ask the Experts panel, Read and Research library, Test Your Attention section, and Learning Circle™!

Australian Muscular Dystrophy Association

Australian MDA is a not-for-profit organisation which was formed in the early 1970's by a group of the people who were affected by the disease. You will find fact sheets on MD and neuromuscular disorders, links, and a chat room.

Autism Society of America

The Autism Society of American serves the needs of individuals with autism and their families through advocacy, education, public awareness, and research since 1965. You will find information packages and a mailing list.

Bandaids and blackboards

Bandaids and blackboards shows what it's like to grow up with medical problems, from the perspective of the children and teens who are doing just that. You will find tips for teachers, nurses, and parents.

Bloorview MacMillan Centre

Bloorview MacMillan Centre is Ontario's largest facility for young people with disabilities and special needs. You will find an outline of programs and services offered, connections newsletter, and their education events calendar.

Brain Injury Association of London & Region

The Brain Injury Association of London & Region are committed to maximizing the quality of life of individuals with brain injury. You will find colouring books, caregiver information, guidelines for returning to sports after a concussion, cycling with children, newsletter, and bicycle safety.

Camp Winston

Camp Winston is a residential recreational summer programme for campers with complex neurological disorders

Canada Customs & Revenue Agency

Canada Customs & Revenue Agency is responsible for customs, tax, child & family benefits, and the tax credit program. You will find departmental publications and forms dealing with tax information for people with disabilities.

Canadian Abilities Foundation

The Canadian Abilities Foundation provide information, inspiration and opportunity to Canadians with disabilities, their families, friends, and the entire spectrum of professionals working in their services. You will find Abilities magazine, chat room, and links.

Canadian Disability News

Canadian Disability News is a monthly publication. You will find the latest news, features, information on new products, and events related to various disability groups.

Canadian Latex Allergy Association

The Canadian Latex Allergy Association provides support, information, and a voice for people affected by natural rubber sensitivity. You will find a list of links and a message board.

Canadian National Institute for the Blind

Since 1918, the CNIB has been helping blind, visually impaired, and deaf Canadians address one of the greatest challenges of their lives: thriving, not just surviving, in a sighted world. You will find topics that include Career Development and Employment, Counselling and Referral, Orientation and Mobility Training, Rehabilitation Teaching, Sign Enhancement and Technical Aids.

Canadian Parents Online

CPO connects you with the people and information that will help you to improve your parenting skills. You will find a panel of experts who are available to answer questions, is a free weekly newsletter, articles, a shopping mall, chat room.

Center for the Study of Autism

The Center for the Study of Autism is an affiliate of the Autism Research Institute. You will find a list of links to autism and autism-related resources.

Child & Family Canada

A unique Canadian public education website. Forty-six Canadian non-profit organizations have come together under the banner of Child & Family Canada to provide quality, credible resources on children and families. You will find a virtual library with topics including child development, literacy, nutrition, and special needs.

Child Development Centre

The Child Development Centre service involves a multidisciplinary team approach to assessment and treatment for children requiring habilitation and rehabilitation services. You will find an outline of services offered.

Cochrane Temiskaming Children's Treatment Centre

The Cochrane Temiskaming Children's Treatment Centre is commited to providing quality Family Centred Programs and Services to children, ages birth to nineteen years of age who have physical disabilities, motor, and/or perceptual based difficulties, interfering with the Child's development. You will find a picture tour of the children s centre in Timmins, extensive list of useful links, an outline of services offered, and a list of holdings available for loan through their Parent Resource Room.

Community Care Access Centre of London and Middlesex

The Community Care Access Centre of London and Middlesex, working in partnerships, helps people access health and support services and resources. You will find a directory of Long Term Care Facilities in London and Middlesex county, and an online Health Access newsletter.

DAWN (DisAbled Women's Network) Ontario

DAWN (DisAbled Women's Network) Ontario is a cross-disability organization working towards access, equity, & full participation of women with disabilities through public education, coalition-building, lobbying & resource development

Developmental Coordination Disorder

The Developmental Coordination Disorder site is part of the Ontario Rehabilitation Network. Their mandate is to develop the technological infrastructure needed for effective communication between rehabilitation academic programs, clinical education facilities, students, and clinicians throughout the province of Ontario. You will find answers to twenty frequently asked questions (FAQs), information about the Cloverleaf Clinic, and a mailing list.

Disability etiquette

Community Resources for Independence (CRI) is a community based, nonprofit, nonresidential organization that offers services and assistance to enable people with disabilities to expand their options, pursue their goals, and achieve and maintain self-sufficient and productive lives in our community. You will find a brochure titled "Tips on how to interact with people with disabilities for the first time."

disAbility Information & Resources

disAbility is Jim Lubin's list of disability resources. You will find links to products/services, legal/advocacy information, newsgroups, and mailing lists.

Disabled Enabled

Disabled-Enabled has come about through necessity, and the genuine wish to enable disabled people everywhere, to have the same access, opportunities, availability, satisfaction, quality and pleasure from life as the non-disabled.

DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Ontario

DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN) Ontario is a cross-disability organization working towards access, equity, & full participation of women with disabilities through public education, coalition-building, lobbying & resource development

Disabled People International

DPI promotes the Human Rights of People with Disabilities through full participation, equalization of opportunity and development. You will find publications, links, and information on international conferences.

Dizabled

Dizabled is John Lytle's creation. You will find the lighter side of disabilities through cartoons and a free newsletter.

DO-IT (Disabilities, Opportunities, Internetworking & Technology)

DO-IT serves to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities in challenging academic programs and careers. You will find resources to help plan a career and prepare for college, program outlines, and publications.

Don Johnston, Inc.

Don Johnston creates software solutions for students with disabilities and reading/writing solutions for struggling students. You will find technical tips and a catalogue of products.

Dr.Froggie's Favourite Links

Dr. Arlette Lefebvre (Froggie) is a Child Psychiatrist on staff at The Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada. You will find a list of some of her favourite paediatric and health-related Web sites.

EASI - (Equal Access to Information for Persons with Disabilities)

EASI acts as a resource to the education community by providing information and guidance in the area of access-to-information technologies by individuals with disabilities. You will find a guide to adaptive hardware/software, vendor links, workshop schedules, live webcasts, and discussion lists.

Easter Seal Society

Easter Seals provides services to help better the lives of children and young adults with physical disabilities and their families including financial assistance, resource information, camping and respite care, family support and education, peer support, independence and life skills, and strategies to enable families to advocate for and access services within their communities. You will find an outline of programs & services, and a free online Update newsletter.

Edmark

Edmark has created a family of award-winning educational software products. You will find samples of software to play online, free downloads, a catalogue of products, and a free monthly newsletter.

Epilepsy London & Area

Epilepsy London & Area is the only non-profit United Way organization that is specifically concerned with the non-medical welfare of people with epilepsy. You will find links, a calendar of events, and services outlined.

Exceptional parent

Exceptional parent is the online version of the American magazine. You will find helpful articles including Selecting Toys for Children with Disabilities,  Estate Planning Getting Started,  & Tips To Remember When Choosing Adaptive Vans And Adaptive Wheelchair Carriers."

Family Village's Spina Bifida page

Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. You will find contacts, where to go to chat with others, and links to other sites.

Family.com

Family.com is a member of the Go network. You will find activities, education, food, parenting, travel, shopping, and a chat Centre.

Films Involving Disabilities

Films involving disabilities is directed towards teachers, students and anyone who has an interest in how disability is represented in films. You will find a detailed list of 2,500 feature films which involve in one way or another various disabilities.

George Jeffrey Children s Treatment Centre (Thunder Bay, Ontario)

George Jeffrey Children's Treatment Centre provides paediatric rehabilitative and habilitative services with children, families, and adults in the community of Thunder Bay and Northwestern Ontario. You will find a list of links, and outlines of services & programs offered.

Gladnet

The Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training brings together research centres, universities, enterprises, government departments, trade unions, and organizations representing disabled persons, all committed to the common goal of advancing competitive employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities. You will find access to InfoBase, discussion groups, projects, and the research digest.

Hanen

The Hanen Centre, a Canadian not-for-profit charitable organization with an international outreach, is committed to helping young children with - or at risk of developing language delay. Learn to communicate and interact effectively. You will find links, research, resources, workshops, and an outline of programs.

Information London

Information London is a non-profit corporation and a registered charitable organization providing information and referral to the London and area. You will find info on the Healthy Babies/Healthy Children Program, hot meals and food banks in London, links to most London area agencies.

International Classification of Impairments, Activities and Participation

The International Classification of Impairments, Activities and Participation is the title of both the book and online version that systematically groups functional states associated with health conditions. You will find the ICIDH browser, field trial documents, ordering information, training material, and a beginner's guide.

Judy Lynn Software

Judy Lynn Software is designed specifically for children with developmental delays and limited motor skills. You will find software program descriptions, switch adapter information, and a free catalogue.

Kids on the Block

The Kids on the Block is an educational puppet program which enlightens children on the issues of disability awareness. You will find instructions on how to start a troupe, a list of links, their newsletter, and ordering information on the Early Learning video.

Lansdowne Children's Centre (Brantford, Ontario)

Lansdowne Children's Centre is a non-profit social service organization funded by the Ministry of Community and Social Services and the Ministry of Health. You will find a list of links, an outline of services offered, and game/finger play ideas.

Latex Allergy links

Latex Allergy links is brought to you by the members of ELASTIC, the Education for Latex Allergy / Support Team and Information Coalition. You will find a listing of latex allergy-related sites, articles and practical information about latex allergy.

Laureate

Laureate creates special needs software. You will find product information, a catalogue, and tips on how to choose software.

Learning Disabilities Association of London-Middlesex

The Learning Disabilities Association's mandate is to support people of all ages who have learning disabilities. You will find an outline of their counselling services, volunteer tutoring, and a newsletter.

Life*Spin

Low-Income Family Empowerment* Sole-Support Parents Information Network is a London grass-roots, non-profit, charitable organization started by sole-support mothers surviving on Family Benefits to share information and help low income people become self sufficient. You will find a newsletter, current projects, and information on bill 142.

London District Roman Catholic School Board

The London District Roman Catholic School Board has 50 elementary and 6 secondary schools providing a full range of educational experiences for 22,582 students from Junior Kindergarten through to the completion of secondary school. You will find a system calendar, a school directory, and board meeting minutes.

London Health Sciences Centre

London Health Sciences Centre is one of Canada's largest teaching hospitals as a result of the merger between University Hospital and Victoria Hospital in October 1995. You will find the programs & services outlined, information on research, Healthcare Education, and your health.

Madame Vanier Children s Services

Madame Vanier Children's Services is a Children's Mental Health Centre serving London, Ontario and the surrounding area. You will find outlines of services and programs offered.

MEDLINE via Healthgate

Healthgate provides access to the world's largest biomedical database, MEDLINE, and six other databases You will find a free search engine.

MedMatrix

The Medical Matrix Project is devoted to posting, annotating, and continuously updating "full content, unrestricted access, Internet clinical medicine resources." Our target audience is primarily United States physicians and healthworkers who are on the front line in prescribing treatment for disease conditions. You will find categories including specialties, diseases, clinical practice, literature, and education.

Middlesex London Health Unit

The mission of the Board of Health of the Middlesex-London Health Unit is to promote optimal health with and for the people in our community by providing leadership in public health programs, education, and research. You will find articles on your environment, health living, family health, and sexual health.

Motion Specialties, London

Motion Specialties' focus is on high end rehabilitation and seating products, with an emphasis on finding or creating solutions to all mobility needs. You will find information on a wide variety of products.

Muscular Dystrophy Association of Cda

The Muscular Dystrophy Association of Canada is a national voluntary agency incorporated in 1954 by a group of parents and friends of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. You will find neuromuscular disorders information, research, and online issues of the newsletter "connections.

National Down Syndrome Society

The National Down Syndrome Society site has been compiled from the contributions of members of the Down Syndrome Listserv and others. You will find parent matching & support groups, family essays, events & conferences, FAQ, inclusion & education resources, and medical articles.

National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD)

NORD provides a delivery system for understandable medical information to the public, including patients, families, physicians, medical institutions, and support organizations. You will find a search engine for the Rare Disease, Organization, and Orphan Drug Designation databases.

Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre

The aim of the Niagara Peninsula Children's Centre is to develop, establish and provide programs and services to enable children and young adults with physical and/or communicative handicaps reach their potential within their communities. You will find an outline of their services and departments.

NICHCY's Autism and Pervasive Developmental Disorder page

NICHCY is a national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. You will find their fact sheet on autism.

Online Mendelian Inheritance in Man (OMIM)

OMIM is a catalogue of human genes and genetic disorders. You will find a search engine for the database, gene map, and morbid map.

Ontarians with Disabilities Act

The ODA committee is a voluntary coalition of individuals and community organizations who have united to secure the passage in Ontario of a new law which would achieve a barrier-free society for persons with disabilities. You will find action kits & tips, ODA pamphlet, public consultation tour, and a listing of the major milestones.

Ontario Association of Children's Rehabilitation Services (OACRS)

OACRS promotes a province wide, co-ordinated, community based service system for children and youth with special needs and their families. You will find a list of the 19 provincial member organizations, current issues, and a news bulletin.

Ontario Brain Injury Association

The Ontario Brain Injury Association has been committed to enhancing the quality of life for those living with an acquired brain injury. You will find information on Project headgear, training and education, a book store, and a newsletter.

Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy

OFCP is a non-profit charitable organization of member groups with a mandate to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities, recognizing the inherent dignity and rights of all individuals. You will find their programs and services outlined, a service information database, upcoming conferences, and publications.

Ontario March of Dimes

Ontario March of Dimes is a multi-service, charitable organization delivering a wide range of programs that enrich the lives of over 10,000 men and women with physical disabilities each year in communities across Ontario. You will find an outline of their programs/services and publications.

Our Special Children

A group for parents of children with special needs. You will find info on fundraising for an accessible playground and services offered.

Parent Project

The Parent Project for Muscular Dystrophy Research, Inc. is committed to expedite a treatment and cure for Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy by funding research and education. You will find DMD information, research news, special events, and a bulletin board.

Parent Soup

Parent Soup brings parents together. Whether you are an adoptive family, a single mom, a stay-at-home dad, or a stepmother of a child with special needs - you'll find support in our vital community. You will find resources, fun & games, education central, a chat room, and message boards.

Parkwood Hospital

Parkwood Hospital, located in London, Canada, is the largest freestanding chronic care hospital in Southwestern Ontario. You will find a list of the programs & services offered.

PubMed via the National Library of Medicine

The National Library of Medicine provides access to the 9 million citations in MEDLINE and Pre-MEDLINE, and other related databases You will find a free search engine.

Sarnia and District Children's Treatment Centre

The Sarnia and District Children's Treatment Centre is a community-based habilitation/rehabilitation agency. You will find the Centre Stage newsletter and an outline of programs & services offered.

Science Fiction Short Stories

Michael J Shuler, Sr. has presented short stories for your reading pleasure. You will find full text Science Fiction and Fantasy Short Stories.

Simtech Simulations

Simtech Siimulations creates single switch software designed to meet the needs of people with physical disabilities. You will find download demos, product information, and a list of links.

SKI - FOR - ALL WATER SPORT CLINICS INC.

Ski-For-All Water Sport Clinics provide ski instruction for water skiers of all abilities including individuals with disabilities (novice to advanced). You will find their objectives and membership information.

Special Services at Home & Handicapped Children's Benefit

The Ministry of Community & Social Services program that assists families who need support at home to care for their child or adult with a developmental disability or their child with a physical disability program. You will find a brochure outlining the program.

Tetra Society of North America

The purpose of Tetra is to recruit skilled volunteer engineers and technicians to create assistive devices for people with disabilities. You will find an explanation of the projects Tetra can take on, sample projects, and info on the Tools for Tykes program.

Thames Valley District School Board

The Thames Valley District School Board has over 190 schools serving almost 90,000 elementary and secondary school students. You will find a list of school links, a school locator, a list of programs offered, pictures and biographies of all the trustees, parent tip sheets, and online newsletters covering a variety of subjects.

The Arc

The Arc is the national organization of and for people with mental retardation and related disabilities and their families. You will find a list of FAQs and publications/videos.

The Canadian Active Living Challenge

The Canadian Active Living Challenge is a practical, "hands-on" resource to assist you in introducing the concept of active living with children and youth. You will find info on the program, its resource materials, and a newsletter.

The Challenge of Difficult Children

The Challenge of Difficult Children is Elaine M. Gibson's huge collection of parenting articles. You will find the topics include parenting skills/discipline, difficult children, and survival for parents.

The Employment and Training Access Centre

ETAC provide services free of charge to people with disabilities. You will find an outline of their services and resources.

The Family Village

The Family Village is a global community that integrates information, resources, and communication opportunities on the Internet for persons with cognitive and other disabilities, for their families, and for those that provide them services and support. You will find informational resources on specific diagnoses, communication connections, adaptive products and technology, adaptive recreational activities, worship, health issues, disability-related media and literature, and education.

The Human Transcript Map

The Human Transcript Map is expected to produce a sequence of DNA representing the functional blueprint and evolutionary history of the human species. You will find the 1999 gene map, an explanation of the project along with the progress that has been made and a glossary.

The Integrated Network of Disability Information and Education (Indie)

INDIE provides resources for parents, teachers, schools, and other professionals, individuals, groups, and organizations involved in the education of students with special needs. You will find discussion groups, "white pages" listing of over 5,000 special needs organizations, lesson plans, diagnostic tools, teaching/learning information, and an electronic magazine.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities

NICHCY is a national information and referral centre that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. You will find full text articles and fact sheets.

The National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)

NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. You will find disability fact sheets, parent guides, transition summaries, and a news digest.

TykeTalk

TykeTalk is part of a province-wide government initiative designed to enhance preschool speech and language services, and to ensure that every preschool child has access to these services. You will find the stages of development outlined and several communication articles.

Understanding Gene Testing

Understanding Gene Testing is produced by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You will find questions and answers about genes and gene testing.

United States Cerebral Palsy Athletic Association

USCPAA is designed to provide both individualized sports training and competitive opportunities for atheletes with cerebral palsy, or other related challenges, such as traumatic brain injuries or strokes. You will find sports news, the latest update on the Paralympic Games, and a list of links including the National Sports Festival for the Disabled site.

WebABLE

WebABLE is an authoritative web site for disability-related internet resources. You will find lists of hundreds of internet based resources on accessibility.

Yahoo Disabilities Studies

Yahoo categorizes web sites by subject. You will find a list of disability related sites.

Yahooligans

Yahoo categorizes web sites by subject. You will find a web guide for kids.