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- Works to improve the quality of life for people with Down Syndrome
- Assists individuals with Down syndrome to become fully integrated into the community
Offers the following services:
- Social activities
- Speech, literacy and other therapies
- Parent support meetings
- Public awareness
This organization is a Registered Charity
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705-782-0603
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- Provides a forum for discussion and mutual support for individuals and families affected by Cystic Fibrosis (CF)
- Promotes public awareness of CF in the community
- Fundraises for CF research
- Serves as a local resource CF support group
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Civic Centre; 99 Foster Dr,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 5X6
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 5X6
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Offers a survivor-directed, mutual support group which provides information and emotional support to anyone diagnosed with breast cancer
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705-759-0733
Lions Place; 623 Bay St,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6R9
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 6R9
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- Operates as a support group of people who have low vision or who are blind, along with some sighted volunteers
- Addresses the social aspects of blindness and vision loss
- Acts as an advocate for the people with vision loss
- Invites guest speakers for various topics including guest speakers from community agencies to share what they offer for people with disabilities
- Organizes social outings in the community
- Get together with Technology teleconference tips and tricks for people living with vision loss meeting once a month
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Sault Ste. Marie
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705-253-2173
316 Wellington St W,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1J1
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 1J1
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- Provides support to individuals afflicted with arthritis, lupus (and their family and friends) to help them learn more about these diseases
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Sault Ste. Marie
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705-971-1050
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- Offers a support group to caregivers and survivors of acquired brain injury
- Coordinates meetings on a monthly basis
- Provides handouts for related issues and posts meeting handouts on website
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705-971-1050
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- Provides support to people of all ages living with the effects of Acquired Brain Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury through education, public awareness, information and advocacy
- Assists individuals and families dealing with the effects of acquired and traumatic brain injury
- Offers workshops, presentations and conferences
- Offers a large resource library, including videos
Support Groups:
- Family and Friends Support Group
- Survivor/Peer Support Group
- Peer Mentoring Program
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Sault Ste. Marie
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Toll Free: 1-888-675-2468
Uusi Koti; 727 North St, Unit 103
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 0E5
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6B 0E5
Short Description
- Functions as a satellite office, regional office located in Sudbury
Assistive Technology Services
- Provides information about the availability, selection, use and purchase of specialized technology and products to assist with tasks of daily living
- Accessible catalogues can be ordered via telephone
- Local offices can provide in person training and technical support
- Access to online webstore here
Emotional and Wellness Support
- Provides a venue to discuss work, home life, activities of daily living, or leisure and community participation, through support groups, the Vision Mate program and immediate, confidential telephone support through the Helpline
Independent Living Services and Independent Travel Instruction
- Specialists provide instruction and assistance to build everyday skills and confidence in one-on-one or group settings to learn to live and travel with vision loss
Library
- Works with public libraries to provide access to reading material in braille, or in audio or e-book format
- Browse the digital collection online here
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Sault Ste. Marie
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519-642-7755
St. Jerome Roman Catholic Church; 26 Carmel Rd,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 3N9
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 3N9
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Offers a support group for individuals and family members affected by a brain tumour
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705-942-2195
341 Trunk Rd,
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 3S9
Sault Ste. Marie, ON, P6A 3S9
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- Provides support to persons with dementia and their family and friends
- Offers individual and family counselling in the individual's home or in other desired locations
- Facilitates a number of support groups on a regular basis
- Provides individual and system-wide advocacy
This organization is a Registered Charity
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