We have curated a list of national foundations Canada to help mitochondrial disease patients and caregivers source information and services.
Emotional and Social Resources for Children:
- Resilient Kids Canada: Programs and resources for kids, parents and educators to help foster healthy early childhood cognitive, social and emotional development.
Special Needs Support Foundations:
- Special Needs Information Service Online (SNIS) – Directory of service agencies and programs for children with special needs.
- SMILE – Supports youth with disabilities and their families with programming.
Genetics Education Canada – Knowledge Organization (GECKO) – Genetics and genomics education for non-genetic health professionals.
Canadian Association of Genetic Counsellors (CAGC) – Promotes standards of practice, facilitating and supporting professional growth and increasing public awareness of the genetic counselling profession in Canada.
ARCH Disability Law Centre – Specialty legal clinic that practices exclusively in disability rights law.
The Canadian Foundation for Physically Disabled Persons (CFPDP) – CFPDP assists individuals with physical challenges to live fuller lives and raise awareness of their achievements and contributions to society.
Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) – CORD is Canada’s national network for organizations representing all those with rare disorders.
