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What is the philosophy of Conductive Education? Conductive education is neither therapy, treatment nor cure. It recognizes motor disorders as chronic conditions which result in problems of learning or relearning which will respond to appropriate teaching. Conductive Education fully acknowledges that children or adults with motor disorders may have continuing medical needs, which will benifit from appropriate medical intervention. This does not deny the needs for teaching and learning. Conductive Education asserts that there is much more to living and development than the medical and the social. There is the phycological too and, as in every sphere of human life, this is best addressed by education in its wildest sense. Further, as in all excellent education, the goal of Conductive Education is to create autonomous learners who go on to learn, adapt and develop under their own direction, because that is how they now are.

Nestled in a quiet area of western Toronto, the Harold & Grace Baker Centre is a 91-room Retirement Residence and a 120-bed Long Term Care Centre. The Retirement Residence provides an environment where residents enjoy a fulfilling, safe and happy life. The Long Term Care Centre is for people requiring daily nursing care. The Baker Centre is managed by Revera Inc., one of Canada’s leading providers of seniors’ accommodation, care and services and is overseen by a volunteer Board of Directors. As a not-for-profit organization, the Harold & Grace Baker Centre often has to rely on the generosity of others in order to replace aging equipment, undertake building maintenance projects and to be able to offer certain programs. The Baker Centre Health Care Foundation was established with a mission of raising funds for the Harold & Grace Baker Centre. A volunteer Board of Directors is responsible for overseeing the Foundation.

Four times a year we distribute items requested by the major HIV/AIDS health care providers. These items, such as clothing, food and toiletries make sure that people living with HIV/AIDS are able to access basic needs. We assist health care providers, drop in centres and assisted living facilities by donating funds to improve infrastructure and care programs.

A Six bedroom residential cancer hospice, nestled in a countryside setting with a forestry backdrop. This lovely dwelling provides a 'Home-Like' atmosphere with gathering rooms and glassed ceiling to floor sunroom for admiring the wildlife visitors. A peaceful place to live out those precious times left with family and friends. There is absolutely no cost to those who are in need of this dedicated care.

Creating success stories for children and adults affected by one of the 150 forms of Primary Immunodeficiency (PI). You can help by getting involved. In Canada approximately 13,000 people (1 in 2,500) mostly children are born with a defective or no immune system (Primary Immunodeficiency) Many of these cases are initially misdiagnosed, which delays treatment and increases the chance of illness and death. Immunodeficiency Canada strives to: ensure individuals are diagnosed and treated in time; guarantee individuals receive the best possible care and treatments available to alleviate their pain and provide compassion and support to families affected by PI

To provide comprehensive, innovative supports and services to those affected by Autism Spectrum Disorder across the lifespan.

The Foundation engages residents and businesses through donations of time and resources to help keep first-rate services within the community, such as a well-equipped hospital and excellent, caring medical professionals. Donations may be made by individuals, families, groups, business, corporations and foundations. Gifts may be In Memory of a loved one or In Honour of a life event. Donations may be in response to a campaign or as part of your annual giving plan. Gifts may be made to support the Foundation's annual fundraising campaign or designated to a particular piece of equipment. Donations may also be designated to an Endowment Fund to ensure quality health care is available into the future. Gifts may also be made to honor a member of the healthcare staff, to recognize and thank them for providing caring, extraordinary attention. If indicated, Foundation staff will send a card to commemorate your gift. Thank you for choosing to support local health care.

Started in 1995, and a registered charity since 1998, The Oakville Strokers' program is made possible by the generosity of our volunteers, organizations, participant families, private donors and friends. The home of The Oakville Strokers is the Glen Abbey Community Centre, Oakville, Ontario.

Marianhill has been a well-reputed part of the community since 1954 and has continually worked to provide new and innovative services to the elderly residents of Renfrew County. We have been an accredited Health Facility since 1989 and we continue to strive to meet the standards of excellence. Several of our services are only offered at our facility including Palliative Care and our Day Program for seniors and developmentally challenged individuals.

Programs and Services Available: *Life Skills Program is offered to help people develop skills in dealing with and coping with daily living situations *Vocational counselling and support provided *Opportunity to engage in a variety of recreation activities *Volunteer opportunities available *Public awareness presentations *Mental Health First Aid Canada Training Course available

We are Canada’s only national organization focused entirely on lymphoma. A registered charity, we are led by a volunteer board of directors drawn from the lymphoma community. Our board includes lymphoma patients and medical and research professionals. A small, dedicated staff brings expertise in program implementation, communications, fundraising, and administration. We are guided by expert members of a Scientific Advisory Board. Lymphoma patients across the country help organize, and participate in, education events, support groups, and online forums. Lymphoma Canada operates in both official languages, with staffed offices in Ontario and Quebec and a volunteer presence across the country.

Benefits of Therapeutic Riding The rhythmic side-to-side, forward, and backward movement of the horse mimics the human gait, moving a rider's pelvis and torso in the same motion as walking. This stimulation gently relaxes taught muscles and improves core strength, balance, and coordination. Learning new routines, sequencing, and accessing short-term memory skills assist individuals who otherwise may experience difficulty with these tasks. The real success of therapeutic riding comes from most riders being highly motivated to learn new skills, simply because they genuinely enjoy riding!