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We have gathered some links to sites that we feel may be of interest.
These sites aren’t directly affiliated with us.
Canadian Down Syndrome Resources
—A list of programs and organizations supporting parents and individuals with Down Syndrome
Planned Lifetime Advocacy Canada (PLAN)
—A family-led organization founded to secure the future of people with disabilities.
Reach Canada
—A lawyer referral organization that helps people with disabilities.
Persons with Disabilities Online
—This site provides access to services and information for persons with disabilities, family members, caregivers and all Canadians.
Canada Child Tax Benefit
—The Canada Child Tax Benefit is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help them with the cost of raising children under age 18.
Canada Revenue Agency – Person with Disabilities
—Tax information specifically for persons with disabilities.
Canada Benefits
—Government of Canada website connecting Canadians with government benefits.
Special Services at Home
—This program helps families who are caring for a child with a developmental or physical disability, as well as adults with a developmental disability.
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
—The Ontario Disability Support Program helps people with disabilities who are in financial need pay for living expenses, like food and housing.
Local Links
- Kinark Child and Family Services: https://www.kinark.on.ca
- Alternatives: http://alternativescommunityprogramservices.ca
- Five Counties: https://www.fivecounties.on.ca/about-us/referrals
- Tri-County: https://www.tccss.org
- Community Living: https://www.clth.ca
- Special Olympics: http://peterborough.specialolympicsontario.ca
- Challenger Baseball- site coming soon: http://www.challengerbaseball.ca
- Peterborough Child and Family Services: http://ptbocfc.ca
- Peterborough Social Services: https://www.peterborough.ca/en/city-services/support-services-for-children-and-families.aspx
- Family Alliance Ontario: https://family-alliance.com