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  1. Offers assessment and consultation for children who need adaptive seating and mobility devices. These devices support children who cannot stand or keep their posture against gravity.Adaptive seating and mobility devices can include:Seating insertsWheelchairsSp...
  2. DesignAbilityProvided by: March of Dimes Canada - AKA: MODC
    Connects individuals with disabilities and volunteer builders by phone or online to design and manufacture custom assistive devices not found in the market. Assistive devices can be used to overcome barriers to work, play, personal hygiene and other daily acti...
  3. Provides free dog guides and associated training of the dog for individuals who are diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes with hypoglycemic unawareness. The dog guides are trained to detect sudden drops in their handler's blood sugar and alert them. The dogs can go g...
  4. Guide DogsProvided by: CNIB Foundation - PEI - AKA: Formerly Canadian National Institute for the Blind
    A guide dog is partnered with individuals with sight loss to help with mobility and fosters independence by avoiding obstacles, stopping at curbs and steps or navigating traffic.Once application is received, applicants undergo an orientation and mobility asses...
  5. Provides registered legally blind residents in Canada with free guide dogs. Costs covered include:Transportation to and from the National Office and Training Centre18 day onsite trainingRoom and boardGuide dogFollow-up aftercare programNote: Clients are respon...
  6. Provides free guide dogs to help individuals with visual impairments or who are blind to interact, be mobile, and easily move around in their environment with a dog. A 30-day training course is required to be completed, beginning with a 24-48 hour assessment p...
  7. Provides free service dogs to young people with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). The dogs help reduce stress and anxiety, help with socialization and language skills, and improve sleep.A seven day training course is required to be completed, beginning with an e...
  8. Provides free service dogs to help people with mobility impairments be autonomous. The guide dogs assist people with their daily lives and are trained to pick-up objects on the ground, serve as a support or rest and pull a wheelchair.A three week training cour...
  9. Shop CNIBProvided by: CNIB Foundation - PEI - AKA: Formerly Canadian National Institute for the Blind
    Online sales of hundreds of products that can make life easier after a loss of sight.
  10. SkillingUpProvided by: March of Dimes Canada - AKA: MODC
    Provides virtual one-on-one tech personalized training and support for individuals with disabilities to enhance digital accessibility. Includes:Learn about accessible technologies with the help of a specialistLearn about digital fundamentalsLearn about digital...