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Following our principles of comfort, convenience, and inclusion, we’ve compiled a list of groups and organizations we hope may be of some assistance to you. Our hope is to create a supportive, open, and inspiring on-line community for individuals, families, and caregivers.
If there is a link you feel we are missing, please email: christina@comfortncareclothing.ca.

 

AGE & OPPORTUNITY WINNIPEG
http://www.ageopportunity.mb.ca/

ALA - ACTIVE LIVING ALLIANCE
The ALA promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives by providing nationally coordinated leadership and information that facilitates active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments. The ALA network includes any organization, community or individual who embraces their principles and goals and has grown to more than 500,000 contacts!!
http://www.ala.ca/
http://www.ala.ca/Content/Prov-Terr/Manitoba/ManitobaHomePage.asp?langid=1

ALS SOCIETY OF CANADA
Further to funding research for the cure, the Provincial ALS Societies develop local chapters and support groups to provide direct support to people with ALS, their families and caregivers. They also offer information and referrals, equipment programs and engage in advocacy for people with ALS, their families, caregivers, physicians and health-care providers as well as spreading awareness.
http://www.als.ca/
http://www.als.ca/_units/manitoba.aspx

BARRIER FREE MANITOBA
A non-partisan, non-profit, cross-disability initiative that strives to enact strong and effective accessibility-rights legislation for Manitobans through the removal of existing barriers and the prevention of new ones.
http://www.barrierfreemb.com/

BRIDGES TO THE FUTURE
http://www.bridgestothefuture.ca/

CERBRAL PALSY ASSOCIATION OF MANITOBA
http://www.cerebralpalsy.mb.ca/

DISABLED SAIL MANITOBA

ILRC - INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE
The ILRC is a consumer controlled organization that promotes and enables citizens with disabilities to make choices and take responsibility for the development and management of personal and community resources. They foster self-determination, self-help, and participation through services such as peer support, self-managed attendant care, information and referral services, and individual advocacy.
http://www.ilrc.mb.ca/

MANITOBA BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION
http://mbia.ca/

MANITOBA SOCIETY OF SENIORS
http://www.msos.mb.ca/

MANITOBA WHEELCHAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
http://www.mwsa.ca/
CANADIAN WHEELCHAIR SPORTS ASSOCIATION
http://www.cwsa.ca/

THE MOVEMENT CENTRE OF MANITOBA
Committed to improving physical health, the Movement Centre of Manitoba provides opportunities for children and adults with motor challenges to achieve optimal physical, cognitive and social independence through the application and promotion of Conductive Education principles. (Be sure to watch their story on video - So good!!)
http://www.movementcentre.ca/

MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS SOCIETY OF CANADA
http://www.mssociety.ca/

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY CANADA
http://www.muscle.ca/

(CANADIAN) PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION
http://www.canparaplegic.org/en/
http://www.cpamanitoba.ca/

PARENT PROJECT MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY

PARKINSON SOCIETY CANADA
Striving to support, educate, advocate and find a cure the PSC is a national, not-for-profit, volunteer based charity with more than 100 chapters nationwide.
http://www.parkinson.ca/
http://www.parkinson.ca/site/c.kgLNIWODKpF/b.4348585/k.718F/Parkinson_Society_Manitoba.htm

REHABILITION FOR CHILDREN - WINNIPEG
Brings together a number of specialized clinics working together to offer leadership and expertise in pediatric rehabilitation. Together, with family and professional partners, provides direct service, education, research and innovative technologies that are developed and delivered in an integrated, service system.
http://www.rccinc.ca/

RIDING FOR THE DISABLED

SMD - SOCIETY FOR MANITOBANS WITH DISABILITY
SMD is a family of organizations that are working together to improve the lives of persons with disabilities in Manitoba.
Each of the five members of the SMD family has its own specific role to play in SMD’s non-profit operations:

• SMD Alliance provides strategic direction and coordination for all SMD operations.
• SMD Self-Help Clearinghouse provides support to self-help organizations that, in turn, provide support to people seeking self-help services.
• SMD Foundation is the fundraising member of the family, raising funds primarily through its Easter Seals Manitoba activities.
• SMD Services initiates and coordinates the actual connections, programs and services in areas ranging from education and work experience to counseling and therapy programs.
• SMD Ventures is responsible for building partnerships, coordinating joint ventures and managing investments on behalf of SMD.
  http://smd.mb.ca/

RELISH DESIGN STUDIO
Our web site and design team - offering fun, fresh, and funky style! (they’re also super nice too!)
http://relishdesign.ca/