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The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability is a national network of 1/2 million Canadians dedicated to wellness for citizens with a disability through physcial activity.

Vancouver Island PWA Society is the ONLY peer based HIV/AIDS organization on Vancouver Island. We are a non-profit, member based organization made up of HIV+ people. A volunteer Board of Directors, all of whom are living with HIV/AIDS, governs our Society. This is to ensure the stability of our grassroots philosophy of ‘By PWA’s for PWA’s’, in keeping with our person supporting model of service. In addtion to supporting our mission, we also offer life enhancement activities and a number of programs and services to our membership. Many of these programs and services are prepared and operated by HIV+ member volunteers themselves. With staff support we encourage this as we feel it enables self-empowerment for our members and promotes self-improvement through a healthy lifestyle and outlook on the future. All proceeds and donations go to support these programs and services directly. With one staff person we ensure the larger percentage of funding goes to support these important services.

The Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf (GVAD) is an organization of the Deaf, hard-of-hearing, Deaf-Blind, parents of deaf children, hearing people and friends. Everyone is welcome to apply for membership. There are many categories of membership, which cover different age groups and types of supporting roles. Founded in 1926 as the Vancouver Association for the Deaf Adults (VADA), GVAD is the oldest advocacy organization for people with disabilities in British Columbia. Through the years, the association has had a number of name changes and locations within the city of Vancouver. It was finally incorporated under the BC Societies Act as the Greater Vancouver Association of the Deaf in 1980. It is currently located in the Kitsilano area of Vancouver and continues to pursue its goals and objectives: serving the Deaf community members in the Greater Vancouver region.

Founded by Sam Sullivan in 1988, the Disabled Sailing Association of British Columbia (DSA) strives to increase the level of independence, motivation and quality of life for people with significant physical disabilities through the sport of sailing. DSA's operations are based out of the Jericho Sailing Centre on English Bay in Vancouver and operate annually from June through August. Our core program is designed to accommodate a range of disabilities and sailing skill levels. With the Sip 'n' Puff autohelm control system and the specially designed Martin 16 sailboat at the centre of our activities, even high quadriplegics -- those with little or no movement below the neck -- can sail independently and in complete safety. DSA is run by a highly trained and competent team of staff members and volunteers. We provide opportunities for recreational and competitive sailing as well as instruction for first-time, or novice, sailors.

We are the professional association for early childhood educators in Ontario

The Canadian Association of Fairs and Exhibitions (C.A.F.E.) is a charitable organization that represents Canadian festivals, rural fairs, urban exhibitions, agricultural societies, provincial associations, industry service providers, affiliate associations, and government departments with a direct interest in the fair and event industry. C.A.F.E. provides leadership in the growth and development of the Canadian fair and event industry and delivers programs and services that benefit members for their long-term success.

For over 30 years, the Adoptive Families Association of BC has promoted adoption and provided support and education to both children and families. Our province-wide family services help people considering adoption, those who have already adopted, and children and teens who are considering adoption. We are dedicated to finding a family for every child.

Epilepsy and Seizure Association of Manitoba provides information, education, support groups (Winnipeg and Brandon), and one to one information sessions to people living with epilepsy/seizures and their families. We provide a newsletter. We believe that interacting with people at the grassroots level is just as important as the research towards a cure for epilepsy. We are available for presentations at schools, businesses, staff training, senior centres, on an as-requested bases throughout the province of Manitoba. A cure may be found tomorrow, but someone needs your help today.

The Mood Disorders Association of Manitoba is a self-help, peer support organization, offering on-site and phone peer support, education, and support groups to people living with mood disorders and their family, friends and loved ones. We also provdie on-site education for any persons, organizations, employers etc. who wish to know more about mood disorders, what they are, how they are treated, and how to assist persons with these disorders.

About the Organization: The Stroke Recovery Association of British Columbia is a non-profit association that is committed to assisting stroke survivors and their caregivers throughout the province to improve their overall quality of life. With over 1500 members in our 39 branches throughout BC, our association focuses on community re-integration for stroke survivors: providing an encouraging and empowering atmosphere through support, education, physical and mental stimulation, and communication. The objectives of our programs are to: 1.Maintain and improve mobility 2.Maintain and improve communication for those with speech impairment 3.Provide mental stimulation 4.Provide an accepting environment for social interaction 5.Provide support to caregivers 6.Increase awareness of stroke risk and impairment after stroke.