126 organizations, each province & territory
Disability organizations & local resources
Who to turn to outside government: national and provincial groups that help with forms, appeals, equipment funding, advocacy, and daily life. Each card links to the group's own site — that site is always the authority on what they offer today.
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National / Canada-wide (56)
211 Canada
Canada's free helpline and directory for social services. Dial 2-1-1 or visit 211.ca to find housing, food, financial, health, and other support services near you — 24/7 in most provinces.
Access Transit Services
Specialized transit services available in most major Canadian cities for people who cannot use conventional public transit due to a disability.
Autism Society Canada
National organization supporting autistic people and their families. Find local chapters, resources, peer support, and advocacy services.
Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB)
The Autism Society of the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo (Autism RMWB) is a local, community-based organization in Fort McMurray that creates an inclusive community through programs supporting
Bell Accessibility Services
Bell Canada offers a comprehensive suite of accessibility services including TTY/TDD support, captioning for TV, large-print and braille billing, accessible handsets, and relay services. Bell also off
Benefits2 (Disability Tax Credit Application Support)
A Canadian online service that helps people prepare and complete their Disability Tax Credit (DTC) application. Offers a step-by-step application tool, a quick eligibility assessment across all DTC im
Canada Benefits Finder
The Benefits Finder is an official Government of Canada tool on Canada.ca that helps Canadians find federal, provincial and territorial programs and benefits they may be eligible for, including financ
Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
Federal housing agency offering affordable housing programs, rental assistance, and accessible housing information for Canadians with disabilities.
Canadian Association of the Deaf – Canadian Association of the Deaf-Association des Sourds du Canada (CAD-ASC)
CAD-ASC is the national consumer organization of Deaf Canadians, providing consultation, research, and expertise on Deaf needs and rights to the public, organizations, and governments. It develops pil
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA)
CHHA is a national non-profit organization dedicated to creating accessible, connected, and equitable communities for Canadians with hearing loss. It provides advocacy, public education, and support p
Canadian Mental Health Association
National organization offering community mental health services, education, and advocacy. Find your local CMHA branch for counselling, peer support, crisis services, and housing support.
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) — Wood Buffalo Region
CMHA Alberta Wood Buffalo Region is the local Fort McMurray branch of the Canadian Mental Health Association. It provides mental health services and facilitates access to the resources people require
Canadian Transportation Agency
Federal agency with a mandate to ensure accessible transportation for Canadians with disabilities on federally regulated air, rail, and ferries. File complaints and learn your rights.
Caregiver Action Network Canada
Support, education, and resources for family caregivers of people with disabilities, including respite care referrals and peer support groups.
Caregiver Support Network
National network offering peer support, respite care navigation, education, and online community for unpaid caregivers supporting someone with a disability or illness.
CCRW — Career Development for Persons with Disabilities
National organization providing employment counselling, job matching, workplace accommodations support, and disability awareness training for employers.
Cerebral Palsy Sport
National organization supporting sport, fitness, and recreation for Canadians with cerebral palsy and related conditions. Find local clubs and programs.
CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind)
CNIB is Canada's leading organization for people who are blind, partially sighted, or Deafblind. It offers free programs and resources including vision rehabilitation, assistive technology training, e
Connecting Families — Federal Low-Cost Internet Program
A federal government program providing low-cost home internet ($10–$20/month) to low-income Canadian families. Families receiving the Canada Child Benefit (CCB) or living in subsidized housing qualify
Council of Canadians with Disabilities (CCD)
A national human rights organization of people with disabilities working for an inclusive and accessible Canada through advocacy, law reform, and public education.
Crisis Services Canada
24/7 national crisis support line for people experiencing suicidal thoughts or mental health crises. Call or text 9-8-8 (Suicide Crisis Helpline).
Disability Alliance Canada
Disability Alliance Canada is a national cross-disability non-profit that provides free one-on-one support to help people navigate federal disability programs, including the Canada Pension Plan Disabi
DisAbled Women's Network (DAWN Canada)
A national intersectional feminist organization working to advance the rights and inclusion of women, girls, and gender-diverse people with disabilities and Deaf women in Canada.
Distress Centres Canada
Network of distress centres providing 24/7 phone support for people in emotional distress. Connects callers to local crisis support and community resources.
DTC Help by BJ Clancy
DTC Help by BJ Clancy is an independent Facebook resource focused on Canada's Disability Tax Credit (DTC). In addition to sharing information and answering questions about the DTC, BJ Clancy can help
Easter Seals Canada
Provides accessible camping, recreation programs, and community engagement opportunities for children and adults with disabilities.
Finautonome
Finautonome is a Quebec-based community organization dedicated to the financial well-being of people with disabilities. It provides disability benefits navigation — helping people with disabilities, c
Food Banks Canada
Connects Canadians with local food banks and emergency food support. Find a food bank near you through their website.
Habitat for Humanity Canada
Builds and repairs homes for low-income families, including those with disabilities. Also runs ReStores selling donated home improvement materials at low cost.
Inclusion Canada
Inclusion Canada is the national federation working to advance the full inclusion and human rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families across Canada. Its Barrier-Free Benefits
Independent Living Canada
National network of Independent Living centres providing peer support, information & referral, personal development, and independent living skills training for people with disabilities.
Indigenous Disability Canada / BC Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS)
Indigenous Disability Canada / British Columbia Aboriginal Network on Disability Society (BCANDS) is a national, Indigenous-led charitable organization providing cross-disability support and navigatio
Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
LDAC is a national non-profit organization that supports people with learning disabilities and attention disorders through advocacy, public education, research, and resources. It works through a netwo
March of Dimes Canada
Provides employment services, home and vehicle modification assistance, assistive devices, and community programs for people with disabilities.
Meals on Wheels Canada
Delivers nutritious meals to seniors and adults with disabilities who are unable to shop or cook for themselves. Find your local program through the national website.
Mood Disorders Society of Canada
National peer support and advocacy for Canadians living with mood disorders (depression, bipolar disorder). Find local support groups and educational resources.
National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
NEADS is a national, cross-disability, student-led organization that advocates for full access to post-secondary education and employment for students with disabilities. It provides resources, mentors
Neil Squire Society
Empowers Canadians with disabilities through technology, employment skills training, and workplace accommodation support.
Neil Squire Society — Employment Programs
Employment programs and workplace accommodation support for Canadians with disabilities. Includes job placement, skills training, and assistive technology.
ParticipACTION
National non-profit promoting physical activity for all Canadians, including adaptive sport and recreation resources for people with disabilities.
Pathway to Benefits (Mood Disorders Society of Canada)
Pathway to Benefits is a free, national disability benefits navigation program led by the Mood Disorders Society of Canada. It helps Canadians with disabilities and their families navigate the Canada
People First of Canada
A national organization controlled and directed by people who have been labelled with an intellectual disability, advocating for full inclusion and the closure of institutions.
Plan Institute — Disability Planning Helpline
Plan Institute is a Canadian non-profit and registered charity that helps people with disabilities and their families plan for a good life. Its free national Disability Planning Helpline offers one-on
Prosper Canada
Free financial literacy programs, tax filing clinics, and financial coaching to help low-income Canadians including those with disabilities build financial stability.
RDSP Connect
RDSP Connect is a private service that helps people understand Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) eligibility and navigate the RDSP process. Services include a free consultation to review eligi
Rick Hansen Foundation
Programs focused on spinal cord injury research, accessibility certification, and creating an inclusive Canada for people with disabilities.
RMWB Specialized Transit
RMWB Specialized Transit (formerly SMART Bus — Special Mobility Assistance Required Transportation) is the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's application-based, curb-to-curb shared transit servic
Rogers Accessibility Program
Rogers provides accessibility accommodations including TTY relay services, large-print and braille bills, accessible customer service, and discounted plans for customers on provincial disability progr
Royal Canadian Legion Service Bureau
Free assistance for veterans and their families applying for VAC benefits, disability pensions, and other government programs. Branches across Canada.
Service Canada Community Outreach and Liaison Service (COLS)
The Community Outreach and Liaison Service (COLS) extends the reach of Service Canada by visiting communities across Canada, especially those with limited access to in-person offices. COLS builds rela
Slinn Tax
Slinn Tax provides virtual tax services with a focus on Canadians who have been approved for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). The service offers reviews of DTC-approved tax years to help identify pote
Spinal Cord Injury Canada
Spinal Cord Injury Canada supports people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities and their families through peer support, service coordination, information, and advocacy. It operate
Taproot Community Support Services
Taproot Community Support Services (formerly WJS Canada) is a CARF-accredited, employee-owned Canadian social services organization providing a range of disability and community support services, incl
TELUS Accessibility Program
TELUS offers a range of accessibility services for customers with disabilities, including TTY/TDD relay services, large-print and braille bills, reduced-rate internet through Connect for Good, and acc
Veterans Affairs Canada — Benefits Navigator
Free navigation service helping Canadian veterans and RCMP members find all benefits and services they are entitled to, including disability pensions, health benefits, and rehabilitation.
Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada — GAIN Program
The GAIN Program (Guidance & Assistance in Navigating Disability Support) is a free service offered by Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC). VLRC's Disability Benefit Navigators provide one-to-one
Alberta (29)
Accessible Housing Society
Provides accessible affordable housing and home modification services for adults with disabilities in Alberta.
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL)
Alberta Aids to Daily Living (AADL) is a Government of Alberta program that helps Albertans with a long-term disability, chronic illness or terminal illness pay for basic medical equipment and supplie
Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP)
The Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP) is a Government of Alberta income-support program for Albertans with severe disabilities. Launched July 2026, ADAP is designed to empower Albertans wit
Alberta Human Rights Commission
The Alberta Human Rights Commission is the independent body that administers the Alberta Human Rights Act and resolves human rights complaints. Under the Act, physical disability, mental disability, a
Alberta Ombudsman
The Alberta Ombudsman is an independent oversight office that investigates complaints about unfair treatment by provincial government programs, including Alberta Supports, Income Support, AISH/ADAP, a
Alberta Supports
Alberta Supports is the Government of Alberta's single contact point for more than 30 social programs and 120 services, including AISH, the Alberta Disability Assistance Program (ADAP), Income Support
Calgary Transit Access
Calgary Transit Access (CTA) is the City of Calgary's shared door-to-door transit service for people who are unable to use regular Calgary Transit due to a disability. Registration and an eligibility
Caregivers Alberta
Caregivers Alberta is a non-profit organization founded in 2001 that champions unpaid, family caregivers so they can fulfill their roles in a healthy, sustainable way. It provides resources, mental he
Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS)
Dedicated Accessible Transit Service (DATS) is the City of Edmonton's door-to-door shared transit service for residents who cannot use regular transit because of a physical and/or cognitive disability
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES)
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) is a Government of Alberta program that provides funding for supports and services to help Albertans overcome disability-related barriers to employment or
Easter Seals Alberta
Easter Seals Alberta is a non-profit organization that has supported Albertans living with disabilities and medical conditions since 1951. It fosters inclusion, independence and wellbeing through acce
Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD)
The Family Support for Children with Disabilities (FSCD) program is a Government of Alberta program that works in partnership with eligible families of children with disabilities to help them plan, co
Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT)
Grande Prairie Accessible Transit (GPAT) is a shared-ride, door-to-door public transit service for residents who cannot use regular transit for some or all of their travel needs due to a physical or c
Inclusion Alberta
Inclusion Alberta is a family-based non-profit federation that advocates on behalf of children and adults with intellectual disabilities and their families, working toward meaningful family life and c
Lethbridge Access-A-Ride
Access-A-Ride (AAR) is a City of Lethbridge shared-ride public transportation service for people who cannot use the regular public transit service with safety and dignity. AAR provides safe, accessibl
McMan Youth, Family & Community Services — Fort McMurray
McMan Youth, Family and Community Services Association (Edmonton and North region) provides family support, respite and disability services in Fort McMurray. McMan is a not-for-profit social service a
NEAFAN — North East Alberta FASD Network
NEAFAN (North East Alberta Fetal Alcohol Network) is one of twelve FASD Service Networks in Alberta, set up to enhance FASD services and supports for those affected by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder
Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities
The Office of the Advocate for Persons with Disabilities is a Government of Alberta office that represents the rights, interests and viewpoints of persons with disabilities and provides information an
Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT)
The Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (OPGT) is a Government of Alberta office that assists adults who are unable to make personal or financial decisions for themselves. OPGT provides guardian
Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD)
The Persons with Developmental Disabilities (PDD) program is a Government of Alberta program that helps eligible adults with developmental disabilities plan for and access services to meet their perso
Red Deer Transit Action Bus
The Red Deer Transit Action Bus is a door-to-door shared-ride public transportation service for City of Red Deer residents who cannot use regular transit with dignity because of a disability or physic
Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP)
The Residential Access Modification Program (RAMP) is a Government of Alberta grant program that helps low- to moderate-income Albertans pay for permanent home accessibility modifications so they can
Special Olympics Wood Buffalo
Special Olympics Wood Buffalo is a volunteer-based community of Special Olympics Alberta providing year-round recreational and competitive sport training and opportunities for individuals with intelle
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta
Spinal Cord Injury Alberta (SCI Alberta) is a non-profit organization that empowers Albertans with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence and full community parti
St. Aidan's Society
St. Aidan's Society is a Fort McMurray-based non-profit dedicated to improving the lives of seniors throughout the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo, helping older adults age well at home through
The Epilepsy Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (EAENA)
The Epilepsy Association of Edmonton and Northern Alberta (EAENA) is a registered charity supporting people living with epilepsy and seizure disorders, and their families, throughout Edmonton and Nort
Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD)
VAD is a provincial non-profit organization that supports individuals with disabilities in Alberta through advocacy, public education, and resources. It works with individuals, organizations, governme
Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation
Wood Buffalo Housing & Development Corporation (WBH) is a not-for-profit organization that has provided safe, affordable housing in the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo since 2001. It offers prog
Wood Buffalo Wellness Society
The Wood Buffalo Wellness Society is a Fort McMurray non-profit that leads the Regional Municipality of Wood Buffalo's Coordinated Access System and delivers Housing with Supports for individuals and
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