Seniors Canada On-line
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Canada's Trusted Information Source for Seniors, Caregivers, Families and Service Providers.
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A to Z Index
The A to Z Index presents a list of sites that relate to a specific subject. For example, if you were looking for anything to do with 'injuries' you would click on the letter 'I', then click on the subject 'injuries'. This would give you a list of all sites that have been assigned the subject 'injuries'.
"Disabilities"
Yukon Territory
Adult Community Services
Adult Community Services provides a comprehensive range of social services and coordinates the development of these services for seniors, persons "in need" and/or with disabilities to enjoy a basic standard of living with maximum independence and dignity.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Benefits & Medical Aid
Workers are entitled to compensation for work-related injuries, illnesses, diseases or disabilities that cause a need for medical treatment, or cause the worker to miss time from work. Each claim is considered on an individual basis.
Source : Yukon Workers' Compensation Health and Safety Board
Canada Benefits: Housing in Yukon
This Canada Benefits Web site provides an overview of all federal and provincial government benefit programs and services for individuals relating to housing in Yukon.
Source : Government of Canada.
Community Social Services
Delivers an integrated range of appropriate services to eligible seniors, persons with disabilities and low income Yukoners.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Disability Services
Are you or someone you know in need of medical care due to a disability? Are you aware of the services which may be available to you? Support for People With Disabilities describes the various programs which seek to care for those with disabilities.
This information is available on-line only.
Source : Government of Yukon
Hearing Services
Hearing services provides a complete range of audiology and hearing aid services to Yukon residents of all ages.
Source : Government of Yukon
Hearing Services
Contact information for Yukon Hearing Services. The unit offers audiological services include hearing testing, evaluation, consultation, assistance with hearing devices.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Insured Health & Hearing Services
This Web page lists non-insured health programs provided by the Yukon territorial government in addition to the insured health care program, including: Chronic disease program, Pharmacare, Extended health care, and Medical travel.
Source : Government of Yukon. Department of Health and Social Services.
Yukon Council on Disability
A non-profit society with a volunteer board that has cross-disability representation. We are organized to be a resource for Yukoners with disabilities on issues of equity, community awareness, government policy and employment.
Yukon Housing Corporation
Yukon Housing Corporation (YHC) provides funding support for home improvements related to special needs of people with disabilities through two programs: Home Repair Program and Rental Rehabilitation Program. YHC also manages subsidized housing within the Yukon Territory.
Source : Government of Yukon
Canada
Abilities Magazine
ABILITIES is Canada's foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine. It is widely read by people with disabilities, their families, friends and professionals.
Source : Enablelink
Access Guide Canada
The mission of Access Guide Canada (AGC) is to bring you the most accurate listings on accessible resources possible - a pool of information from which we may all benefit.
Source : Canadian Abilities Foundation
Contact Information :
- Telephone:: (416) 923-1885
- Fax:: (416) 923-9829
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E-Mail :
agc@abilities.ca
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Business Address :
340 College Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON M5T 3A9
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Access to Travel
Access To Travel (ATT) provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada with the aim of making accessible travel easy and enjoyable! This web site includes information on transportation by bus, rail, air and ferry, local public and private transportation, government programs and policies, and much more.
Source : Transport Canada
Access to Travel
This site provides information on accessible transportation and travel across Canada. Its goal is to provide the information required to make travel easier and more enjoyable.
Source : Government of Canada. Transport Canada.
The Accessibility Complaint Guide
This guide contains general information and summaries of provisions of the Canada Transportation Act and the Canadian Transportation Agency General Rules.
Source : Canadian Transportation Agency
Accessible Housing by Design - Ramps
After reading this publication, you will understand how a ramp should be built, the materials that should be used and things to take into consideration before building a ramp on your home.
Source : Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation
Accessible Transportation
The Canadian Transport Agency is responsible for ensuring that undue obstacles to the mobility of persons with disabilities are removed from federally regulated transportation services and facilities.
Source : Canadian Transportation Agency
Accessible Vacation Home Exchange for people with disabilities
Free online Accessible Vacation Home Exchange for Persons with Extensive Disabilities matches disabled persons who want to exchange homes during vacations.
Source : Independent Living Institute
Acquiring a Guide Dog
This Web page offers instruction on how to acquire a guide dog for a visually impaired person, from the Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Source : Canadian Guide Dogs for the Blind
Active Living Alliance - Resources
The Active Living Alliance enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. Here are some helpful resources you can use to activate yourself, to activate your community or to activate your school!
Source : Active Living Alliance
Active Living Magazine
Healthy lifestyles for today's amuputees.
Source : Active Living Magazine
Adult Care Program
The main objective of the Adult Care program is to assist First Nations people with functional limitations (because of age, health problems or disability), to maintain their independence.
Source : Indian and Northern Affairs Canada
Adult Communication Disorders (PDF Format)
This fact sheet describes the most common types of adult communication disorders.
Source : Canadian Association for Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Adult Hearing Disorders (PDF Format)
This fact sheet desrcibes the three types of hearing disorders as well as warning signs of these disorders.
Source : Canadian Association of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists
Aids to Independent Living: Breaking Through the Barriers
This "Aids to Independent Living: Breaking Through the Barriers" booklet is made up of ideas and devices which can help you reach your own level of independence. The chapters are grouped according to daily activities inside and outside the home: Kitchen Ideas, Bathroom Basics, General Household Tips, Personal Care, and Recreation.
Source : Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
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