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Directory for accessibility: make your business or organization accessible to employees and customers with disabilities  Lists service providers that can help increase accessibility for employees and customers with disabilities. Searchable database of service providers, consultants and community organizations in Ontario. Includes listings for architects, consultants for barrier-free design, assistive technology, training, assessment, employment accommodation, and more. Source: Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Fitness for everyone  Describes the benefits of getting active for people with a disability, where they can get started, and how to set attainable goals. Outlines the components of a fitness program: warm-up, aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and cool-down, and provides exercise and modified equipment tips. Source: Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability From: Resource library Integrated access to powered mobility, tilter, computer, and environmental control  Describes how the prescription and integration of a computer access system with powered mobility, powered tilt system, portable ventilator, and environmental control can reduce the effects of disability on persons with progressive degenerative disorders. Source: Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) Resources for people with visual disabilities  Provides links to resources on blindness and visual impairment. Includes information on specified visual disorders, organizations, and Braille. Source: Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) Resources for people with motor impairments  Provides links to resources on motor impairment. Includes information about manufacturers and vendors. Source: Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) Assistive technology links  Provides links to organizations with information on assistive devices, computer technology, rehabilitation products and equipment and universal design. Offers services from Canadian and international sources for adults and children. Source: Canadian Centre on Disability Studies (CCDS) Who in government is responsible for disability issues in Canada?  Lists the provincial and territorial ministries responsible for disability issues. Created for CHN by the Living with Disabilities Affiliate. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: living with disabilities What is an aid to daily living (ADL)?  Explains aids to daily living (ADLs) are devices that assist people with disabilities in their daily activities. Suggests government and non-profit organizations can provide funding if certain requirements are met. Lists the provincial and territorial ADL funding programs. Created for CHN by the Living with Disabilities Affiliate. Source: Canadian Health Network (CHN) From: FAQs: living with disabilities CNIB school activity package   Provides information, games, and quizzes for kids on the white cane, Braille, and eye safety; and information for teachers and volunteers on the history of the white cane, the history of Braille, resource materials and activities for the classroom, and mobility tips. Source: Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Seniors  Provides links to information relating to seniors, including caregiver support, safety in the home, health and social crisis, fitness, programs and services and other issues. Source: City of Ottawa
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