 | Association for Bright Children of Ontario (ABC)The Association for Bright Children of Ontario is an all-volunteer, provincially incorporated support and advocacy group, with many chapters across Ontario. It is dedicated to providing information and support to parents of bright and gifted children and adolescents through newsletters, networking, an annual conference and local workshops. It offers the parents' voice to local school boards, educators, professional groups and the Ontario Ministry of Education.
Contact: Filomena Collia
Phone: 905 257 3070
Email: filomena.collia@gmail.com
www.abcontario.ca |  | Autism Ontario, Halton ChapterAutism Ontario (formerly Autism Society Ontario) is the leading source of information and referral on autism and one of the largest collective voices representing the autism community. Members are connected through a volunteer network of Chapters throughout the Province of Ontario.
We are guided by a Board of Directors, composed primarily of parents of individuals with autism, plus a host of volunteers and respected professionals who provide expertise and guidance to the organization on a volunteer basis.
Autism Ontario is dedicated to increasing public awareness about autism and the day-to-day issues faced by individuals with autism, their families, and the professionals with whom they interact. The association and its chapters share common goals of providing information and education, supporting research, and advocating for programs and services for the autism community.
Our Vision: Acceptance and opportunities for all individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Our Mission: To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achieve quality of life as a respected member of society.
Contact: Lorraine Cipparrone (Chair)
Phone: 416 315 2824
Email: autismhalton.hcdsbseac@gmail.com
www.autismhalton.com |  | Easter Seals OntarioEaster Seals offers programs and services to help children and youth with physical disabilities achieve a greater level of acceptance and independence. In Ontario, there are over 20,000 children and youth with a physical disability, some born with cerebral palsy and spina bifida, some with spinal cord or brain injuries resulting from childhood accidents, others having sustained brain damage through infections like encephalitis and meningitis.
Regardless of the cause of the physical disability, Easter Seals is committed to helping all children and youth with physical disabilities meet their common goal of independence, acceptance, and achievement. Supportive services to achieve this end include financial assistance for mobility equipment and communication devices, fully accessible camp experiences and funding for other summer recreational programs, information and resources, and public education and awareness.
Contact: Joe Trovato
Phone: 905 844 8160
Email: joetrovato@cogeco.ca
www.easterseals.org |  | Halton Down Syndrome Association (HDSA)The Halton Down Syndrome Association is a non-profit, volunteer, self-help organization working to improve the quality of life for people with Down syndrome. Our membership base of approximately 130 includes parents, professionals and self-advocates. We offer newsletters, monthly email bulletins, a web site, support for new parents, social and networking events, advocacy support, and access to resources. We have representation on the Special Education Advisory Committees of both the Halton public and Halton Catholic school boards. Our mission is to help individuals with Down syndrome reach their true potential and full enjoyment of life.
Contact: Jill Leonard (Vice Chair)
Phone: 905 337 7139
Email: leonard.family@cogeco.ca
www.haltondownsyndrome.com |  | Learning Disabilities Association of HaltonThe Learning Disabilities Association of Halton is an incorporated, charitable organization dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities.
The Learning Disabilities Association of Halton assists people with learning disabilities and their families in meeting their expressed needs
by:
- providing support, guidance and up-to-date resource information
- providing the opportunity for the sharing of information and common concerns
- encouraging research in the field of learning disabilities
- supporting and generating legislative initiatives
- furthers the educational, social, recreational, legal, medical, vocational and employment opportunities for people with learning disabilities in Ontario
- acquaints professionals working in the above listed fields - education, recreation, legislation and justice, health, vocational training and employment - with the current literature and research in the field of learning disabilities and
- creates public awareness of learning disabilities by informing the public of the issues and challenges faced by people with learning disabilities.
Contact: Michael McDermott
Phone: 905 333 1977
Email: mmcdermott@cogeco.ca
www.ldahalton.ca | | VOICE for Hearing Impaired Children
Contact: Rhonda Quesnel
Phone: 905 699 9805
Email: rhondaq@wearcheck.ca
www.voicefordeafkids.com | | Member-at-Large
Contact: Janine Vincent
Phone: 905-483-7787
Email: adhdpower@live.ca
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Contact: Ron Tansley
Phone: 289-337-9153
Email: ronnie3@cogeco.ca
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