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The mission of the American Diabetes Association (the Association) is to prevent and cure diabetes and to improve the lives of all people affected by diabetes. Diabetes is a disease in which the body does not produce or properly use insulin.  Insulin is a hormone that is needed to convert sugar, starches and other food into energy needed for daily life.  The cause of diabetes continues to elude the medical community, although research has shown that both genetics and environmental factors such as obesity and lack of exercise appear to play roles.

As the provincial office of the LDAA, our programs ans services are directed toward province wide concerns. We provide support and coordination to our chapters and informaiton and advice to individuals in the province. A primary role is to ensure public awareness of learning disabilities. The programs and services of the LDAA fall into 6 categories; public awareness and education, advocacy, chapter development, resource development, scholarships, and collaboration and coordination with other related groups. Direct community service and programming is provided by our chapters.

The Learning Disabilities Association of Toronto District (LDATD) is a chapter of the Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) serving the amalgamated City of Toronto. To further our mission, we do the following: -Provide information about learning disabilities and AD(H)Dr -Provide referral services to professionals and tutors -Operate a resource center with materials open to all -Provide support and guidance to parents and guardians concerning their children’s rights in the school system -Advocacy for both children and adults -Undertake public awareness activities -Publish a newsletter for members three times a year -Presentations to community groups, schools, professional development days, conferences and seminars -Provide direct programs; social skills, keyboarding, assistive technology training, tutoring, mindfulness, youth groups, camps, workshops, seniors programs, support groups etc. -Fundraising to provide these programs and services

The Toronto People With AIDS Foundation serves all men, women and children living with HIV or AIDS in Toronto, the largest HIV/AIDS population in Canada. We provide direct and practical services that help people living with HIV or AIDS meet their basic needs. Since our founding in 1987, we have grown to become Canada's largest direct service provider for people living with HIV/AIDS. Our services include a weekly food bank, a weekly meal delivery program, financial assistance for uninsured medical costs, HIV treatment information and short-term access to HIV medication, among many others.

The American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA) is the largest grassroots network dedicated to fighting Parkinson’s disease (PD) and works tirelessly to help the approximately one million with PD in the United States live life to the fullest in the face of this chronic, neurological disorder.

Founded in 1914, the American Sexual Health Association (ASHA) promotes the sexual health of individuals, families and communities by advocating sound policies and practices and educating the public, professionals and policy makers, in order to foster healthy behaviors and relationships and prevent adverse sexual health outcomes.

Independent Living Service To Disabled Clients Including Information And Referral, Advocacy, Peer Counseling, Il Skills Training, Housing, Employment, Ramp Installation, Emergency Rent, Utilities And Food.

THE ARC OF COLORADO PROVIDES INDIVIDUAL AND SYSTEMS CHANGE ADVOCACY FOR PERSONS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (IDD) RESIDING IN COLORADO AND THEIR FAMILIES.

The American Lung Association saves lives by improving lung health and preventing lung disease.