Associations & Government
ALS Society of Prince Edward Island
Funds research towards a cure for ALS and supports provincial ALS Societies to provide quality care for those affected by ALS.
PO Box 1643
Summerside, PE C1N 2V5 |
Tel: (902) 439-1600
Toll Free: 1-866-625-7257 Email: als_society_pei@hotmail.com Website: http://alspei.ca/ |
The Arthritis Society - PEI Division
Provides arthritis education and information, patient care and support, and funding for arthritis research.
Leisure World Building
95 Capital Drive Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E8 |
Contact: Sharon Vance, Programs and Services Coordinator
Tel: (902) 628-2288 Toll Free Info: 1-800-321-1433 Email: info@pe.arthritis.ca Website: www.arthritis.ca/pei |
Association for Newcomers to Canada (ANC)
ANC provides the full range of settlement services to newcomers with disabilities, and also refers clients to other community services if appropriate. Their offices are wheelchair accessible.
49 Water Street Charlottetown, PE C1A 1A3 |
Autism Society of PEI
Strives to improve the lives of individuals with "Autism Spectrum Disorder" and their families.
Sherwood Business Centre 161 St. Peters Road, Charlottetown, PE Mailing Address: Autism Society of PEI Box 3243 Charlottetown, PE C1A 8W5 |
Tel: (902) 566-4844
Toll Free: 1-888-360-8681 Email: Nathalie Walsh-Annand (Executive Director) nathalie@autismsociety.pe.ca Jenna Kenny (Executive Assistant) jenna@autismsociety.pe.ca Website: www.autismsociety.pe.ca |
Brain Injury Association of Prince Edward Island
Advocates for the needs of all persons affected with a brain injury.
BIAPEI
81 Prince Street, Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3 |
Tel: (902) 314-4228
Website: www.braininjurypei.info/ |
Canadian Deafblind and Rubella Association (CDBRA) - NB/PEI Chapter
Promotes and enhances the well-being of people who are deafblind.
495 B Prospect Street, Unit H
Fredericton, NB E3B 9M4 |
Tel: (506) 452-1544
Website: www.cdba-nb.ca/ |
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - PEI
Promotes the mental health of all Islanders and supports the resilience and recovery of those experiencing mental illness.
178 Fitzroy Street, PO Box 785
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7L9 |
The Canadian National Institute for the Blind - PEI
Committed to research and vision health to enhance independence for people with vision loss, and to providing public education.
284 Grafton Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 1L7 |
Spinal Cord Injury - PEI
Assists persons with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self-reliance, and full community participation. Core services offered are Peer Support Team, Mobility Equipment Program, Raising Funds and Giving Grants, and Community Advocacy.
40 Enman Crescent
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 |
Spinal Cord Injury - Canada
SCI Canada's mission is to assist people with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities to achieve independence, self reliance and full community participation.
520 Sutherland Drive, Toronto, ON M4G 3V9 |
Department of Social Development and Housing
The Department of Social Development and Housing supports Islanders in need and helps them to become more self-reliant.
Services provided directly or in partnership with community organizations include: financial assistance, housing supports, child protection and disability support. The department supports the Seniors Secretariat which ensures seniors have a strong voice in government.
Jones Building, Second Floor
11 Kent Street, PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 |
Tel: (902) 620-3777
Toll Free: 1-866-594-3777 Email: DeptSDH@gov.pe.ca
Website: click here |
DisAbled Women's Network Canada
A national organization controlled by and comprised of women who self-identify as "Women with disAbilities."
469, Jean Talon W. #215 Montréal, QC H3N 1R4 |
Genetic Aortic Disorders Association (GADA) Canada
Provides accurate, timely information about Marfan Syndrome to affected patients, their families, and health care personnel; supports and fosters research.
2338 Hurontario, Office # 304 Mississauga, ON L5B 1N1 Mailing Address: Centre Plaza Postal Outlet 128 Queen St. South P.O. Box 42257 Mississauga, ON L5M 4Z0 Canada |
Tel: (905) 826-3223 Toll Free: 1-866-722-1722 Email: info@gadacanada.ca Website: www.gadacanada.ca/ |
Government of PEI - PEI Human Rights Commission
Employers, property owners, and others that offer accommodations or services to the public must accommodate persons with disabilities (physical and intellectual disability, including addiction), up to the point of undue hardship.
53 Water Street
Charlottetown, PE Mailing Address: PEI Human Rights Commission PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 |
Tel: (902) 368-4180
Toll Free: 1-800-237-5031 Email: contact@peihumanrights.ca Website: www.gov.pe.ca/humanrights/ |
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Prince Edward Island
Leads in eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of research and its application, and the promotion of healthy living.
180 Kent Street, PO Box 279
Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4 |
Hospice Palliative Care Association of PEI
Seeks to bring care, compassion, comfort, and hope for a peaceful and pain-free death to individuals and families.
93 Murchison Lane
Charlottetown, PE C1A 0G3 |
ICORD in the Blusson Spinal Cord Centre (BSCC)
The "International Collaboration On Repair Discoveries" (ICORD) is an interdisciplinary research centre working to facilitate the discovery and implementation of relevant solutions to improve functional recovery, mobility, community integration, and quality of life for people with spinal cord injury. This unique initiative brings together spinal cord injury researchers from the sciences, medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, engineering, education, and community- based humanities research.
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
3rd Floor - 818 West 10th Ave. Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 |
Learning Disabilities Association of PEI
Advances the interests of people with learning disabilities.
40 Enman Crescent, Room 149
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 |
Mi'Kmaq Family Resource Centre
Sponsored by the "Aboriginal Women's Association." Organizes to address the urgent needs of off-reserve aboriginal children and their families.
158 St. Peter's Road
Charlottetown, PE C1A 5P8 |
Tel: (902) 892-0928
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Muscular Dystrophy Canada - Alantic Canada
Supports the independence and full participation of Canadians with neuromuscular disorders; funds research to find a cure and improve quality of life.
50 Eileen Stubbs Avenue, Unit 120
Dartmouth, NS B3B 0M7 |
Contact: Frank MacKinnon, President
Toll Free: 1-800-567-2873 Email: info@muscle.ca Website: www.muscle.ca |
Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada - Atlantic Division
Committed to finding a cure for multiple sclerosis and enabling people affected by MS to enhance their quality of life.
71 Ilsley Avenue, Unit 12
Dartmouth, NS B3B 1L5 |
PEI Advisory Council on the Status of Women
An arms-length from government advisory agency made up of nine members of Council who are appointed by government to work for equality and to support women's full and active participation in social, legal, cultural, economic, and political spheres of life.
Sherwood Business Centre
161 St. Peter's Road Charlottetown, PE Mailing Address: PO Box 2000 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8 |
PEI Association for Community Living
Strengthens the capacities of communities to include and support people with an intellectual disability and their families in all aspects of community.
40 Enman Crescent Room 273, Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 |
PEI Cerebral Palsy Association
Works to raise awareness in society of the abilities of individuals with cerebral palsy. Makes special equipment loans, provides assistance, advocates, and encourages persons with cerebral palsy to pursue meaningful goals and achievements in life.
PO Box 22034
Charlottetown, PE C1A 9J2 |
PEI Citizen Advocacy
Assists a competent volunteer citizen (advocate) to speak and act with, and on behalf of, one person (protégé) to help them meet their needs and secure their rights.
81 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3 |
PEI Council of People with Disabilities (PEICOD)
The Council has the following objectives:
- to promote self-help for persons with disabilities;
- to provide a voice of persons with disabilities on issues of concern;
- to act as a monitor to ensure improvements in the lives of persons with disabilities;
- to promote strategies and policies as determined by persons with disabilities;
- to encourage and facilitate communication between disability organizations and groups;
- to create public awareness of the concerns of persons with disabilities;
- and to encourage a positive image of persons with disabilities.
Charlottetown
Landmark Plaza 5 Lower Malpeque Road, Unit 2 Charlottetown, PE C1E 1R4 Tel: (902) 892-9149 Email: peicod@peicod.pe.ca |
Summerside
11 Water St., Unit 3 Summerside, PE C1N 1A2 Tel: (902) 436-9259 Email: summerside@peicod.pe.ca
Montague Brudenell Mini Mall, 2 Crescent Ln Montague, PE C0A 1R0 Tel: (902) 838-5878 Email: montague@peicod.pe.ca |
Toll Free: 1-888-473-4263
Website: www.peicod.pe.ca |
The PEI Lung Association
Committed to assisting Islanders to promote, improve, and participate in their lung health through education, advocacy, and research.
81 Prince Street
Charlottetown, PE C1A 4R3 |
Tel: (902) 892-5957
Toll Free: 1-888-566-5864 Email: peilungassociation@gmail.com Website: www.pei.lung.ca |
The PEI Senior Citizens Federation
Acts as a voice for Island seniors and advocates for a better quality of life on their behalf.
40 Enman Crescent
Charlottetown, PE C1E 1E6 |
Persons with Disabilities Online (Government of Canada)
A significant, organized resource with many links to websites offering a range of services for those with a disability. Provides access to information, programs, and services for persons with disabilities, their families, their caregivers, service providers, and all Canadians.
Website: click here
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Rick Hansen Foundation
Works to inspire others to share in the achievement of big dreams that accelerate improvements in the quality of life of people with spinal cord injury. As a social innovator, the Foundation has two primary goals: to create accessible and inclusive communities for people with spinal cord injury (SCI), and to champion research for a cure for spinal cord injury.
300-3820 Cessna Drive
Richmond, BC V7B 0A2 |
Rick Hansen Institute
A collaboration of people with spinal cord injuries, researchers, and service providers committed to addressing priority needs and generating solutions for people with SCI.
Fully funded by the Rick Hansen Foundation.
Blusson Spinal Cord Centre
6th Floor, Suite 6400, 818 West 10th Avenue Vancouver, BC V5Z 1M9 |
Tel: 604-827-2421
Website: rickhanseninstitute.org/ |
Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of PEI
Parent support group meets alternately in Charlottetown Beach Grove Nursing Home and Summerside Wedgewood Manor. Has a scholarship fund and program, and achievement prizes.
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Stars For Life Foundation of Autism
Provides life-long living and learning opportunities for young people with "Autism Spectrum" disorders.
23 Maypoint Rd.
Charlottetown, PE C1E 0H5 |
War Amputation of Canada
Offers services to amputees through its Child Amputee Program (CHAMP), Adult Prosthetics Program, and Service Bureau for war veteran amputees. CHAMP also offers, among other programs, a Matching Mothers Program, Junior Counseling Program, and safety programs PLAYSAFE and DRIVESAFE.
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Women's Network PEI
Works to strengthen and support the efforts of PEI women to improve the status of women in our society.
40 Enman Crescent
PO Box 233 Charlottetown, PE C1A 7K4 |