Resources
Helpful resources
We know that it can be really difficult to navigate resources that are available to families, and sometimes challenging to know where to start. Below are some helpful links that may help answer questions you have. If you have more questions, we are more than happy to discuss them with you.
Helpful resources
We know that it can be really difficult to navigate resources that are available to families, and sometimes challenging to know where to start. Below are some helpful links that may help answer questions you have. If you have more questions, we are more than happy to discuss them with you.
Community Partners
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy offers OT services to children, youth, and adults in the Ottawa and surrounding areas.
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Speech-language Ottawa
Speech-Language Ottawa offers services to children and adults in both English and French. They provide in-home, virtual and sessions at Full Circle Therapy for a range of language assessments and speech therapy services.
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Other Resources
College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts in Ontario
The CPBAO is a governing body for the practice of Applied Behaviour Analysis in Ontario. Through the participation of the public and the profession, the College ensures you receive competent and ethical professional psychological and applied behaviour analysis services from qualified providers.
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AccessOAP
Access OAP works to support children, youth, and their families to access the programs and services that meet their specific needs.
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Access2Card
The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. Managed and administered by Easter Seals Canada , the Access 2 Card program has grown to reach over 100,000 Canadians who are living with disabilities, and includes over 500 participating partner venues across the country.
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Service Coordination Support
Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people who have a developmental disability or autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region. They help people find available resources in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives.
Visit Website
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Learn about the Ontario Autism Program and support for children with autism. Find out how to register for the program and get information about funding and service options.
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Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Learn how you can get help paying for equipment and supplies through the Assistive Devices Program
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Special Services at Home (SSAH Funds)
Families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability can apply to the Special Services at Home (SSAH) program to get funding for primary caregiver relief and related supports or activities of personal growth or development for the child, including camps and recreational activities, like swimming and music classes.
Visit Link
Canada Child Benefit
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Visit Link
Disability Tax Credit
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Visit Link
Community partners
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy
Expanding Horizons Occupational Therapy offers OT services to children, youth, and adults in the Ottawa and surrounding areas.
Visit Website
Speech-language Ottawa
Speech-Language Ottawa offers services to children and adults in both English and French. They provide in-home, virtual and sessions at Full Circle Therapy for a range of language assessments and speech therapy services.
Visit Website
Other resources
College of Psychologists and Behaviour Analysts in Ontario
The CPBAO is a governing body for the practice of Applied Behaviour Analysis in Ontario. Through the participation of the public and the profession, the College ensures you receive competent and ethical professional psychological and applied behaviour analysis services from qualified providers.
Visit Website
AccessOAP
Access OAP works to support children, youth, and their families to access the programs and services that meet their specific needs.
Visit Website
Access2Card
The Access 2 Card program helps to ensure that entertainment, cultural and recreational opportunities are more available and accessible to all. Managed and administered by Easter Seals Canada , the Access 2 Card program has grown to reach over 100,000 Canadians who are living with disabilities, and includes over 500 participating partner venues across the country.
Visit Website
Service Coordination Support (SCS)
Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people who have a developmental disability or autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region. They help people find available resources in the community that are needed to assist them in their daily lives.
Visit Website
Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Learn about the Ontario Autism Program and support for children with autism. Find out how to register for the program and get information about funding and service options.
Visit Link
Assistive Devices Program (ADP)
Learn how you can get help paying for equipment and supplies through the Assistive Devices Program.
Visit Link
Special Services at Home (SSAH Funds)
Families who are caring for a child with a developmental and/or physical disability can apply to the Special Services at Home (SSAH) program to get funding for primary caregiver relief and related supports or activities of personal growth or development for the child, including camps and recreational activities, like swimming and music classes.
Visit Link
Canada Child Benefit
The Canada child benefit (CCB) is administered by the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). It is a tax-free monthly payment made to eligible families to help with the cost of raising children under 18 years of age.
Visit Link
Disability Tax Credit
The disability tax credit (DTC) is a non-refundable tax credit that helps people with impairments, or their supporting family member, reduce the amount of income tax they may have to pay.
Visit Link