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The Huntington's Disease Society of America is the premier nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of everyone affected by Huntington’s disease. From community services and education to advocacy and research, HDSA is the world’s leader in providing help for today and hope for tomorrow for people with Huntington’s disease and their families. HDSA's network of chapters, affiliates, HDSA Centers of Excellence, social workers and support groups provides a seamless connection for help, education and outreach to HD families and health care professionals across the United States.

The Halifax Association for Community Living (HACL) is a grass roots, family-based, charitable organization serving children, youth and adults with intellectual disabilities as well as offering support to their families in the Halifax Regional Municipality.

The Manitoba Wheelchair Sport Association (MWSA) was established as a means of contributing to and providing incentive for, the total development of physically disabled persons by presenting them with opportunities to participate in a variety of recreational activities and wheelchair sport programs.

Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) strives to ‘let no one sit on the sidelines’ and operates under a mission to promote and support the optimal development and well-being of youth, adults and military veterans who have a physical or visual disability through the provision of inclusive recreation, fitness and competitive sports activities. GLASA offers opportunities for empowerment through education, leadership and training in collaboration with community-based organizations.

History Able sailing started at Nepean Sailing Club in the mid 1990’s when enthusiastic sailors with disabilities tried sailing initially on a Tanzer 22 sailboat. The first two Martin 16 sailboats were acquired by Nepean Sailing Club in 1997 and the National Capital Able Sailing Association was incorporated in 1998. In 2003 Nepean Sailing Club and the National Capital Able Sail Association hosted Mobility Cup on the new able sail dock. Nepean Sailing Club acquired a third Martin 16 in 2003 and a fourth in 2005 to meet the growing demand. In 2008 Ontario Sailing lent Nepean Sailing Club a fifth Martin 16. In 2008 two members acquired International 2.4mR sailboats and are currently training for the 2013 Canada Summer Games..

International Mosaic Down Syndrome Association is designed to provide support, information and research to those touched by mosaic Down syndrome. IMDSA also strives to increase awareness in the medical, educational, and public communities throughout the world.

The Canadian Mental Health Association, BC Division is a voluntary organization concerned with educating people about mental health issues, and changing the way we view and treat mental illness in BC. We're part of an 80-year old national organization with provincial offices across Canada and over 200 branches across the country. We educate, advocate, conduct research, and develop new ways to make our mental health services and knowledge in BC more accessible, more effective, and more friendly to all.