Member Organizations
Current member groups of UFEO are as follows (click on the organization’s link to access their web site).
Aspirations
A support group for adults with Asperger Syndrome.
http://aspirations.topcities.com
Autism Society Ontario - Ottawa
To ensure that each individual with ASD is provided the means to achive quality of life as a respected member of society.
www.autismontario.com/ottawa
Best Buddies
Enhances communities through one-to-one friendships between individuals with intellectual disabilities and students.
www.bestbuddies.ca
Clifford Bowey Public School Council
Representing families of children with developmental delays within the school.
www.cliffordboweyps.ocdsb.ca
Down Syndrome Association - National Capital Region
Works to enhance the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome and to provide assistance and support.
www.dsancr.com
Families Matter Co-operative
Connects families with developmental disabilities with each other and to provide information to enable inclusion through meaningful contribution and participation in their comunities.
www.familiesmattercoop.ca
Families of OCAPDD
Representing families within an organization that supports community integration and personal well-being for people with developmental disabilities.
www.ocapdd.on.ca
Family Alliance Ontario
Family Alliance Ontario is an alliance of citizens that offers knowledge, tools and networking opportunities to individuals with disabilities and their families to assist them to realize a vision that includes having valued relationships, choice and control in their lives, and enables inclusion through meaningful contribution and participation in their communities.
www.family-alliance.com
Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder - Ottawa
A support group for families of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder. We also provide education and information for families and professionals on the effects of alcohol on fetuses.
www.fasdottawa.ca
La Coalition des familles francophones d'Ottawa ayant un enfant avec une déficience intellectuelle ou un handicap de développement
cffottawa@gmail.com
Contact: Mouna Saim-Al-Dahr St-Laurent (President) mouna-sayem@hotmail.com
Lifetime Networks – a Program of Citizen Advocacy
Facilitates the establishment of, and ensuring the continuance of a loving and caring Personal Network in the lives of persons with a disability.
www.citizenadvocacy.org
LiveWorkPlay
Canadian charitable organization that supports a good life for people with intellectual disabilities.
www.liveworkplay.ca
Ontario Rett Syndrome Association
Exists to ensure that girls and women with RS are enabled to achieve their full potential and enjoy the highest quality of life within their communities.
www.rett.ca
Ottawa Special Olympics
Special Olympics is a charitable, non-profit organization which provides your round sport training for persons with intellectual disabilities.
http://ottawa.specialolympicsontario.ca
Quickstart
For parents who are concerned that their children may have Autism.
www.quickstartautism.ca
Raising DD Children
Parent forum for families raising children with developmental disabilities.
www.raisingddchildren.com
Spectrum Intervention Group
Provides care and direct instruction, using ABA principles and procedures, to children with ASD, in order to increase their cognitive and social abilities in the home, school and community.
www.spectrumig.com
Walking in My Shoes (WIMS)
"Parents Helping Parents" support group for parents/guardians of children with developmental disabilities/delays.
www.wimsparents.ca
Y's Owl Maclure Co-operative Centre
Creates day time opportunities including employment, for people with disAbilities.
www.ysowlmaclure.org