Advocacy and Awareness Resources

Bone and Joint Decade - intends to improve the health-related quality of life for people with musculoskeletal disorders throughout the world through awareness, advancing research and improving diagnosis and treatment.

Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) - collects and distributes information on a global scale about rare disorders to all interested parties, including health care professionals.

Council of Canadians with Disabilities - advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination.

Canadian Hemophilia Society - funds medical research and works through communication and advocacy to ensure the highest quality of life possible for hemophiliacs.

Learning Disability Association of Ontario - provides leadership in learning disabilities advocacy, research, education and services, and advances the full participation of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities in today’s society.

Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada - dedicated to helping individuals with Tourette Syndrome, their families and other interested parties, by gathering and distributing information, promoting local self-help and professional services and promoting research.