Some of the many ways to give back:
Contact our main office at 905-884-9110 or 1-877-737-3475 to find out more information about volunteering with us.
Best Buddies and e-Buddies
Charitable organizations dedicated to enhancing our communities through in-person (Best Buddies) or online pen pal (e-Buddies) friendships between people who have an intellectual disability and students.
For more information:
* visit the Best Buddies web site
* visit the e-Buddies web site
Character Community Initiative in York Region
The municipalities of York Region are committed to keeping and enhancing our communities as places where families are strong, homes and streets are safe, education is effective, businesses are productive and neighbours care about one another.
For more information:
* visit the Character Community web site
Family Alliance Ontario
A Toronto-based association of people whose family member has a disability. They are dedicated to fostering the strength, stability, competence and knowledge.
For more information:
* visit the Family Alliance Ontario web site
Future Abilities and Creative Employment (FACE)
A coalition of people and organizations in York Region that addresses the barriers that can prevent people who have a disability from accessing employment services. The coalition has several committees with different initiatives.
For more information:
* call by TTY/Voice at (905) 830-9299.
Special Education Advisory Committee (SEAC)
This committee is responsible for examining and reviewing educational policies and making recommendations to the York Region District Board of Education and the York Catholic District School Board. Parents of school-aged children are encouraged to join.
For more information:
* call the York Catholic District School Board at 416-221-5050
* call the York Region District School Board at 416-969-8131
Special Services at Home Advisory Committee (SSAH-AC)
A forum for families to address topics related to respite services/options and Special Services at Home funding. This committee provides an opportunity to connect to families in York Region to one another, the Ministry of Community and Social Services, the Ministry of Children Services and other community-based social service agencies/resources.
For more information:
* call committee Chair Sandra Palmisano at 905-478-4098
* email committee Chair Sandra Palmisano at sandra@start.ca
* visit the Special Services at Home Advisory Committee web site
Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee (ODAC)
A non-partisan coalition whose members advocate for a strong “Ontarians with Disabilities Act” to eliminate current barriers in community life faced by people who have a disability.
For more information:
* call the committee by voice at (416) 480-7686
* call the committee by TTY at (416) 964-0023, Ext. 343 for Susan Main
* visit the Ontarians with Disabilities Act Committee web site