Special Needs Services & Resources
ABACUS Registry of Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA) Providers www.abacuslist.ca
Mauki Baum Foundation www.mukibaumfoundation.com (416) 661-8222
Spirale www.autisimontario.com/spirale (416) 246-9592 Ext. 2323
York ASD Partnership www.yorkasdpartnership.org/about-us Transition Plan Checklist(647) 850-7780
Autism Ontario York Region Chapter (various locations surrounding the GTA) www.autismontario.com/york (905) 780-1590
Community Living Toronto (various locations around the GTA) www.cltoronto.ca/toronto (647) 426-3220
Geneva Centre for Autism www.autism.net (416) 322-7877
St. Elizabeth Driving Assessment and Training
Provides service to clients with disabilities and special needs who have already obtained their G1 license. Specialized instruction is available for new learners who cannot obtain a driver’s license through conventional driver education programs and for individuals who require vehicle modifications and/or experience anxiety and stress related to driving. www.saintelizabeth.com/services-and-programs/services-for-communities/driver-assessment-andtraining.aspx
100 Tempo Ave. Suite 330 Toronto, ON M2H 2N8 (416) 398-1035 or 1-877-397-1035
Legal & Financial Services
ARCH Disability Law Centre
Provides free legal advice and information in the following areas of law as they relate to disability; abuse of people with disabilities in certain contexts, accessibility laws, attendant care services, legal capacity, and the right to male your own decisions, discrimination/human rights, education and employment. www.archdisabilitylaw.ca
425 Bloor St E., Suite 110, Toronto ON M4W 3R4 (416) 482-8255 or 1-866-482-2724
Community Legal Clinic of York Region
Provides legal representation for low-income families regarding specific issues including; public service eligibility refusals, service denials such as Mobility Plus and ODSP benefits. www.clcyr.on
21 Dunlop Street, suite 200, Richmond Hill, ON L4C 2M6 (905) 508-5018 or 1-888-365-5226
Legal & Financial Services
Pooran Law
Provides services focusing on disability and related issues including wills, Henson Trusts, Inheritance Trusts, Power of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) www.pooranlaw.com
120 Eglinton Ave East Suite 1000, Toronto, ON M4P 1E2
Brendon Pooran (416) 322-2875 bpooran@pooranlaw.com
Recreation & Leisure Programs
Access 2 Card
Offers free admission for attendants accompanying a person with a disability to movie theatres and attractions across Canada. An Easter Seals Canada Program. www.acess2card.ca
Easter Seals Canada, 40 Holly Street, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M4S 3C3 (416) 932-8382 Ext. 227
The Disability Travel Card
Offer its holder discounts to the attendant accompanying a person with a disability when traveling on Via Rail, Greyhound bus lines and Coach Canada. easterseals.ca/english/disability-travel-card
Easter Seals Canada, 40 Holly Street, Suite 401, Toronto, ON M4S 3C3 (416) 932-8382 Ext. 227Ontario
Hand Over Hand
A peer-driven social network dedicated to mobilizing people with disabilities free of charge through monthly social group events, pen pal programs, and parent supports. Events are mainly in Markham and Richmond Hill area. www.handoverhand.ca info@handoverhand.ca
Special Olympics Ontario (SOO)
Provides sports training and competition opportunities for individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or multiple disabilities. Opportunities are available for competition at the provincial, national and international levels. www.specialolympicsontario.com
65 Overlea Boulevard, Suite 200 Toronto, ON M4H 1P1
Hellaina Rothenburg, Central Ontario (416) 447-8326 or 1-866-333-5515 Ext. 276
Recreation & Leisure Programs
Variety Village
A fitness and life skills facility offering inclusive specialized fitness and athletics programs including adaptive sports equipment and a pool. www.variety.ca 3701 Danforth Ave, Scarborough, ON M1N 2G2 (416) 699-7167
Federal Government Programs
Disability Tax Credit (DTC) is available to eligible persons with disabilities. The DTC reduces the amount of tax owed by a person to the government. An individual may apply for the DTC by completing form T2201, which can be found on the Canada Revenue Agency website: www.cra.gc.ca
Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) is a long-term savings plan that is designed to meet the needs of people with disabilities and their families. RDSP may be open by an individual who qualifies for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). For those 49 years of age and under, the Government of Canada matches money $1000 for individuals living on a low income. An RDSP is an exempt asset under ODSP. For more information contact your local bank. www.esdc.gc.ca/eng/disability/savings/index.shtml
Provincial Government Programs
Special Services at Home (SSAH) Helps families who are caring for a child under the age of 18 years with a child is not receiving support from a residential program (living in a group home). SSAH funds may be used for daily living skills. SSAH funding can also be used to purchase relief/respite support.
www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/english/specialneeds/specialservices.aspx
Passport Program: is a financial resource designed to assist adults with a developmental disability with the cost of supports including Day Programs, Caregiver Respite Applications for Passport must be made through Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) 1-855-277-2121
www.mcss.gov.ca/en/mcss/programs/developmental/servicesupport/passport.aspx
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income Support: A provincial benefit that provides financial assistance for eligible adults (18 years and older )with disabilities who are in need. It is designed to assist with support, may also be eligible to receive other benefits and supports including health, drug, and dental coverage. Individuals may apply six months prior to their 18th birthday. Eligibility is determined by the financial situation and disability status. ODSP Apply Online. www.dsoontsrio.ca 1-855-277-2121
