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The mission of CaringKind, The Heart of Alzheimer's Caregiving (formerly known as Alzheimer's Association, New York City Chapter) is to create, deliver, and promote comprehensive and compassionate care and support services for individuals and families affected by Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, and to eliminate Alzheimer's disease through the advancement of research. We achieve our mission by providing programs and services for individuals with dementia, their family and professional caregivers; increasing public awareness; collaborating with research centers; and informing public policy through advocacy.

The Windsor-Essex Therapeutic Riding Association provides equine related therapy to over 200 adults and children with various disabilities. The association has a staff of certified riding instructors who are constantly updating their knowledge, a team of 18 therapy horses and ponies as well as over 100 dedicated volunteers.We have recently been able to add a mental health professional as well as an Occupational Therapist to enhance our services.

At the CMHA Toronto Branch we work with people who have experienced mental illness or psychiatric disabilities, their families and other members of our diverse community to • Develop and provide community based support services that help people who have psychiatric disabilities improve the quality of their lives in accordance with their defined needs • Provide information and education to increase knowledge and understanding of mental health and mental illness and services that promote mental health • Advocate for public policies that lead to improved quality of life for people with psychiatric disabilities, their families and our community

The Ottawa-Carleton Wheelchair Sports Association (OCWSA) is a non-profit organization that was established to encourage participation in the sport of wheelchair basketball throughout eastern Ontario and western Quebec. It supports the initiation and early development of new sport opportunities for persons with a disability. The OCWSA started in 1976 as a wheelchair basketball program at the Royal Ottawa Hospital. Today it is a successful organization operating under a board of directors, elected from its general membership. The association operates competitive and recreational basketball programs to suit the needs and interests of its members. As well, it actively pursues involvement with the community to promote familiarization with wheelchair sports and to educate the public about the abilities and capabilities of persons with a disability.

The mission of Rocky Mountain Down Syndrome Association is to assure inclusion and enhance independence of people with Down syndrome. We will achieve this by providing education, resources and support in partnership with individuals, families, professionals, and the community.

CANADIAN ASSOCIATION FOR HIV RESEARCH / L'ASSOCIATION CANADIENNE DE RECHERCHE SU

The Canadian Mental Health Association/PEI Division is a volunteer and community-based organization that began its work on Prince Edward Island as a division of CMHA National in 1959. CMHA/PEI’s programs and services are delivered throughout the province. There are self-esteem and suicide prevention programs within most schools; mental health education sessions and seminars are delivered across the Island; resource libraries are located in three communities; there are three Clubhouse Programs which provide employment, residential, education and pre-vocational opportunities to people with mental illness and there is a White Cross program providing social and recreational activities for adults experiencing mental and emotional disorders.