Organization
Easter Seals Canada
A national federation of provincial member organizations founded in 1922 that enhances the independence and quality of life of over 40,000 Canadians with disabilities each year. Easter Seals Canada funds mobility equipment, home modifications, accessible camps, and employment programmes across all ten provinces.
About
Easter Seals Canada was founded in 1922 and operates as a federated national charity with provincially licensed member organizations in each of Canada's ten provinces. The national office, headquartered in Toronto, Ontario, coordinates standards, fundraising, and shared leadership across the federation.
What They Do
Easter Seals provides direct financial assistance for mobility aids (wheelchairs, walkers, specialized strollers), home modifications (ramps, stair lifts, elevators), and augmentative communication devices. Provincial members also deliver recreational camps for children and youth with disabilities, occupational therapy, education, employment training, and community-living programmes.
Who They Serve
Easter Seals Canada serves children, youth, and adults with physical disabilities and other conditions, as well as their families, through a combination of equipment funding, direct programming, and community inclusion initiatives across all provinces.
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