AboutFace International
Living with a facial disfigurement is a social disability that affects over 1.5 million Canadians. AboutFace works to provide information services, emotional support and educational programs for these children, adults and their families.
416-597-2229 ext.21
1-800-665-3223
ADAPT – Association of Differently-Abled People Together
Provides support services to seniors and individuals with physical and mental disabilities. Organizes social activities and operates mobility vehicles. Performs advocacy and public education function.
905-868-9523
Alternatives – Integrating People with Cognitive Challenges
A registered charitable organization providing day programs for adults with a developmental disability.
905-264-9007
ARCH Disability Law Center
A community legal aid clinic dedicated to defending and advancing the equality rights of people with disabilities in Ontario. Provides legal information, public legal education, community development and law reform. Speakers and newsletter (distributed by e-mail and mail) available. Represents individuals with disabilities in precedent-setting cases. Translation and interpretation can be arranged.
416-482-8255
1-866-482-2724
Association for the Neurologically Disabled of Canada (AND)
A non-profit, charitable organization providing home-based developmental and functional rehabilitation programs to children and adults of all ages with neurological disabilities including: Acquired Brain Injury, Speech, Reading and Learning Disabilities including ADD and ADHD, Autistic Spectrum Disorders, Brain Injury at Birth, Cerebral Palsy, Developmental Disabilities, Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, Perceptual Problems, Sensory Motor Disabilities and Stroke. The therapy is designed to help individuals implementing a series of specialized exercises and activities designed to strengthen the nervous system. Individualized programs also address diet, nutrition and lifestyle issues such as sleep and behaviour. By working towards a better organized, stronger and more efficient nervous system, individuals become better able to demonstrate and to access their true potential.
416-244-1992
1-800-561-1497
Autism Ontario – York Region Chapter
Information, education, advocacy, self-help support group with links to community agencies for families living with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Twice-monthly educational workshops, monthly support group meetings, summer day camp. Office hours fluctuate, please call for an appointment.
905-780-1590
Bartimaeus Inc.
Provides support to children, adolescents, adults, and seniors with special needs, experiencing emotional, psychological, developmental and/or behavioural problems or disabilities.
289-221-6070
Behaviour Management Services of York and Simcoe
Provides comprehensive behavioural assessment followed by positive-based teaching and programming assistance. Serves individuals who have a developmental delay, a significant cognitive delay of two years or more and a delay in at least two other areas. Affiliated with Kinark Child and Family Services.
905-773-2362
Best Buddies
A national charitable organization dedicated to enhancing our community through one-to-one friendships between people with intellectual disabilities and students. Students and Buddies meet together every two weeks and make weekly phone calls to each other. Chapters are formed at school or on campus. Must belong to an agency whose clients have an intellectual disability or be a student in high school, university or college.
416-531-0003
1-888-779-0061
Bloorview Kids Rehab
Serves Ontario’s children and youths with disabilities and special needs, and their families. Specializes in family-centered rehabilitation, consumer and provider education, research and advocacy.
416-425-6220
1-800-363-2440
Canadian Association for Community Living
416-661-9611
Chapter 21
Provides services and support to people with an intellectual disability to promote their participation in meaningful daily activities. Services include employment, transit training, money management, culinary skills, academics and communication.
647-895-8263
416-735-5806
Children’s Treatment Network of Simcoe York
Helps coordinate care for children and youth with multiple disabilities. Removes barriers for families and expands the range of treatment and services that are needed in Simcoe and York to help kids with physical, developmental, and communication needs progress and participate fully in daily living, school and play. CTN has 5 local team sites in York Region (Georgina, Markham, Richmond Hill, Newmarket & Vaughan). Sites have accessible meeting & therapeutic space.
905- 954-4011
905- 773-4779
1-877-719-4795
Christian Horizons
Residential accommodation serves individuals with developmental delays and operates throughout Ontario. Five programs offered in York Region.
905- 775-4406
Local Office
1-866-362-6810
Community Association for Riding for the Disabled
Provides therapeutic horseback riding for people with disabilities under the supervision of trained therapists, skilled equestrian staff and volunteers.
416- 667-8600
Community Care Access Centre of York Region
1-888-470-2222
Community Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)
905-713-3373
Community Living Ontario
For Community Living Ontario links click here.
416-447-4348
Community Living Georgina
Services and support to ensure that all persons with developmental and related handicaps can fully participate in community living with dignity. Services provided include residential services, employment, adult development, support and respite care.
905- 722-8947
Community Living Newmarket/Aurora District
Provides services and support to people with an intellectual disability to promote their participation, friendship and citizenship in the community. Services include living options, employment and alternative work options, respite and family support, and recreation opportunities.
905- 898-3000
905- 773-6346
Community Support Housing
Supportive housing units that provide assistance to people with disabilities with daily activities to facilitate independent living. Provides residential treatment for people diagnosed with cognitive delay, emotional, behavioural, developmental and mental challenges.
905- 770-1372
905- 770-1438
Corbrook
Provides employment support services to people with various disabilities and barriers to employment. Employment services are funded through the Ontario Disability Supports Program – Employment Supports (ODSP-ES). People who are ready to work, and want further information on applying to ODSP-ES can contact a vocational counselor at either office location. Once approved for ODSP-ES, a participant can receive from Corbrook a variety of employment services depending on their individual needs. Participants can obtain assistance in finding an achievable and realistic employment goal, identifying the supports & services needed to achieve the goal, job placement assistance, on-the-job training support from a job coach, and ongoing job retention supports to ensure the participant maintains his/her employment.
416- 431-9000 ext.26
DeafBlind Ontario Services
Provides a lifestyle that enables every deafblind resident to achieve their optimal level of independence. Provides trained interveners and individualized community-based programming which emphasizes life skills, vocational skills, recreational options and communication. Support adults with congenital or early adventitious deafblindness in individual 3-person homes.
905- 853-2862
Down Syndrome Association of York Region
416-410-3696
Early Intervention Services of York Region
905-294-0762
Easter Seal Society of Ontario – York Region
Dedicated to helping children, youth and young adults with physical disabilities achieve their full individual potential and future independence. Easter Seals funds disability solutions through financial assistance, summer camp, the Recreational Choices funding program, research, advocacy, and public and consumer education.
905- 727-8948
1-866-473-2048
Elqueena Support Services Inc.
Program for persons with an intellectual disability. Day and after-school Programs for youth and adults with learning challenges.
905- 597-8354
Epilepsy York Region
905-508-5404
Geneva Centre for Autism
416-322-7877
Goodwill Toronto
Raises funds through the sale of donated goods and other enterprises. Also receives support through innovative partnerships with corporations and governments, allowing the organization to provide a wide range of training programs that enable people facing disabilities and disadvantages to move into competitive jobs, while helping corporations attract and retain a diverse workforce.
416- 362-4711
TTY 416- 815-4791
Halsey Lodge Adult Care Facility
Domicilary hostel with 24-hour support and supervision for vulnerable adults with mental disabilities. Offers independent living program, day support, respite, family home services and recreation.
905- 722-8001
905- 252-3934
Heep Chi Association
Provides culturally sensitive support, recognizing the uniqueness of each family. Helps families plan for the future so that developmentally challenged family members can make choices and plans for their own life. Educational workshops and seminars, information, resources and a support network for sharing experiences and finding solutions to problems. Provides services in English, Cantonese and Mandarin.
647- 288-3409
Helping Hands Caregiver Services
Employment recruitment of caregivers to provide live-in or live-out child care, or care for seniors or people with disabilities. Caregivers may also provide meal preparation, laundry, and cleaning. Licensed by the Canadian Society of Immigration Consultants.
1-877-636-6437
Kerry’s Place, Community Services
905-713-6808
Link Up Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities
Links persons with disabilities to the labour market, assessment for employment skills and employment services – recruitment and placement for permanent or temporary positions.
416- 413-4922
TTY 416- 413-4926
Learning Disabilities Association – York Region
905-884-7933
Ministry of Community and Social Services
Central East Region Office
Provides income and employment support for disabled Ontario residents and provides funding so that disabled residents can live at home with their families. The Ministry funds agencies to provide services for child welfare, children’s mental health services, children and adult community support services, developmental services for adults and children, family intervention services, temporary emergency shelters and counseling services for victims of domestic violence.
905- 868-8900
1-877-669-6658
TTY 905- 715-7759
Newmarket Crest Club
Newmarket chapter of the Ontario Special Olympics. Provides sports training and competitive programs for persons 10-65 years with a mental disability. Formal swim club teaches individuals with special needs to swim and participate in competitions.
905- 895-2545
905- 895-3230
The Newmarket Residence
Eighty-two bed community residence with 24-hour support and supervision for vulnerable adults 18 years and older with physical or cognitive impairments. Offers independent living program, day support, respite and recreation. Transportation and support for medical and dental appointments. Family doctor and psychiatrist visit on site.
905- 895-9353
416- 564-4930
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy
Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy is a non-profit, charitable organization which strives to address the changing needs of people in Ontario with cerebral palsy by way of the following core activities. (1) Assisting people with cerebral palsy and their families with education, funding for equipment, planning for the future, and accessing community services. (2) Funding assistance for Member Groups that provide services, programs and housing in all parts of Ontario. (3) Supporting and funding the most advanced and highest quality cerebral palsy medical research. (4) Advocating and promoting awareness, understanding, and acceptance of persons with cerebral palsy.
416- 244-9686
1-877-244-9686
TTY 866- 246-9122
Ontario Only
Ontario March of Dimes – York Region Chapter
Assists adults with physical disabilities. Fosters independence and integrated living through the provision of non-medical, self-directed assistance. Provides home care through an outreach attendant service for adults over 16 years old who are physically disabled. Assistive Devices Program assists with the purchase of basic mobility devices for individuals in financial need. Operates 3 supportive housing services programs and Acquired Brain Injury Services. Call for details.
905- 773-7758
1-800-567-0315
Participation House – Markham
Operates 6 community projects and one main residence unit with 24-hour support and supervision for developmentally and physically disabled adults 18 years of age and older. Special focus on Cerebral Palsy. Offers independent living program, day support, respite care, recreation and life skills. Full wheelchair accessibility.
905- 294-0944
Quality Assurance Measures
Quality assurance measures are rules that help agencies and Developmental Services Ontario provide high quality services and supports and meet set standards.
REENA – Toby and Henry Battle Developmental Centre
Provides residential services and outreach programs including summer and winter programs, day programs, evening programs, counseling and therapy groups for people with developmental disabilities. Provides Judaic programs and a Jewish environment for clients. Also encourages the expression of everyone’s culture and religious roots, regardless of background or denomination.
905- 889-6484
1-866-667-3362
respiteservices.com – York Region
1-866-257-9776
Social Services Network – for the South Asian Community in York Region
905-471-7921
Spirit of Life
Provides forums, workshops, seminars and special events/activities for people with developmental disabilities and their families in the Chinese community. Educates and increases awareness of identified community needs by promoting and sustaining the health and well-being of people with developmental disabilities. Links families with service providers through volunteer support programs.
905- 737-9500
1-866-861-6031
Strategic Employment Solutions – Ontario March of Dimes
Strategic Employment Solutions, funded by Employment Ontario, provides job development assistance in York Region. SES in an enhanced employment service that assists people with disabilities to prepare for, locate and maintain employment. For more information, please contact SES.
905- 895-7529
1-800-350-4621
Variety Village
Sport training and fitness centre specializing in programs for children and adults with special needs.
416- 699-7167
TTY 416- 699-8147
Vita Community Living Services
A non-profit organization providing residential day programs and respite services in multiple locations throughout Toronto and York Region to adults and youth with a developmental disability. Mens Sana offers residential, day programming, family support and resource navigation to individuals with Mental Health needs and their family/support network.
416- 749-6234
WindReach Farm
Offers a year round accessible agricultural (farming) environmental and nature interpretation centre available for everybody, especially designed for people of all ages with disabilities. The farm is wheelchair accessible and offers therapeutic riding, day visits, overnight accommodation, work experience, and a volunteer program.
905- 655-5827
York Region Transit
Provides specialized and conventional public transit services throughout York Region. Call the office or visit the website for route and schedule details.
905- 762-2100
1-866-668-3978
TTY 905- 881-5167
York Support Services Network
Provide case management services for people with developmental disabilities or serious mental illness to help them achieve personal goals for living, working and learning in their chosen environment. Provide a range of supports to people who are dually diagnosed with a developmental disability and mental illness. Host to a variety of programs and supports in partnership with service providers in the developmental services sector. Through 310-COPE, provide a region-wide community crisis response providing a range of supports to people in crisis and their families. Function as the access mechanism for the developmental services sector.
905- 898-6455
866- 257-9776
1-888-695-0070
Ext. 574 and Ext. 27