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At Citizen Advocacy we’re not curing disease or finding answers to world peace. Our goals aren’t that lofty. In fact, we work in small and quiet ways that we believe have a hugely positive impact on those who count on us. We believe in a community that welcomes and values the participation and contribution of all its citizens, including those who live with a disability. Since 1974, Citizen Advocacy of Ottawa has supported over 2000 people with disabilities and touched the lives of many more. Because we work at an individual level, directly with the people we support, the impact is felt on a personal, as well as a community, level. Volunteer advocates help increase the self-esteem and self-confidence of a person with a disability to develop a better sense of overall health. This translates into less dependency and a reduction in the use of costly health and social services. Visit www.citizenadvocacy.org.

Community Vision All children, youth and adults will develop literacy skills and have the support necessary to meet their complex learning and attention needs. Organization Vision The CanLearn Society will be a focal point for leadership, innovation and comprehensive services to help children, youth and adults with literacy development, learning and attention difficulties. Beliefs We believe that learning changes lives. We believe that CanLearn Society helps children, youth and adults learn, brings hope and improves their quality of life. We believe that individuals with learning, literacy and attention difficulties can achieve their full potential and become contributing members to society in a supportive and collaborative community.

Pegasus provides adults with developmental disabilities day support on a year long basis. We offer small, individualized programs in a wide range of activities, including fitness, life skills, employment and volunteering. Pegasus also operates a Thrift Store which is staffed by Pegasus participants, support staff and community volunteers. The members of Pegasus have many levels of support needs, ranging from those who have multiple disabilities and may require nursing care to those who are working towards a more independent life.

We rely 100% completely on donor contributions to provide services to the children. Our programs & services include: Easter Seals Buses Easter Seals Camps: Sending over 800 children to BC Easter Seals Camp for 7 days, 6 nights at no cost to their parents or guardians. Easter Seals Houses: We have 3 Easter Seals Houses in BC, which provide a home away from home, open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year for children, their families and adults who are faced with a medical illness, disease, trauma or emergency, and must leave their home for medical attention. Patient Care Grants: We provide patient care grants for children who need medical equipment not covered by a medical plan. Some of our signature vents to help raise money for the kids include: 24 Hour Relay Drop Zone (Be a Super hero) Easter Seals Regatta Eagles in the City Snowarama Winterfest