Links
Below is a list of organizations that are involved in rehabilitation from various perspectives.
Canadian Links
AIDS Committee of Toronto
www.actoronto.org
The AIDS Committee of Toronto (ACT) is a community-based, charitable organization that provides support, HIV prevention and education services for people living with and at risk for HIV/AIDS.
The British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society (BCPWA)
www.bcpwa.org
The British Columbia Persons With AIDS Society (BCPWA) exists to enable persons living with AIDS and HIV to empower themselves through mutual support and collective action.
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS)
www.cdnaids.ca
The Canadian AIDS Society (CAS) is a coalition of over 100 community-based AIDS organizations, which provide education, support and advocacy for people living with HIV/AIDS and affected communities.
Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care (CANAC/ACIIS)
www.canac.org
Founded in 1991, the Canadian Association of Nurses in AIDS Care is a nonprofit professional nursing organization. CANAC/ACIIS groups together of over 200 nurses across Canada. CANAC/ACIIS and its members have a proud history of working in collaboration with others. Whether in clinical practice, education, research or administration, nurses work together in solidarity with those who are affected by HIV/AIDS.
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists
www.caot.ca
The Canadian Association of Occupational Therapists provides services, products, events and networking opportunities to assist occupational therapists achieve excellence in their professional practice.
Canadian Association of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
www.capmr.ca
The CAPM&R represents and promotes the interests of the specialty of physiatry in Canada by providing and maintaining a national forum and network. It advances and increases awareness of the specialty through strategic alliances and partnerships, public policy and, most importantly, professional and practice development.
Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations
www.cchra.ca
The Canadian Council of Human Resources Associations (CCHRA) is the result of the collaborative efforts of ten provincial and specialist Human Resources Associations that currently represent the interests of more than 25,000 professionals across Canada.
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work - WORKink
www.workink.com
WORKink provides its online visitors with labour market and career information, access to national, provincial, and territorial resources and online experts' assistance. Visitors who frequent WORKink include Canada's business leaders, labour representatives, rehabilitation and service providers and persons with disabilities.
Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network
www.aidslaw.ca
The Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network promotes the human rights of people living with and vulnerable to HIV/AIDS, in Canada and internationally, through research, legal and policy analysis, education and community mobilization. The Legal Network is Canada's leading advocacy organization working on the legal and human rights issues raised by HIV/AIDS.
Canadian National Institute for the Blind
www.cnib.ca
Provides services such as braille tutorials and workplace skills and builds public awareness. Discusses counselling and sight enhancement.
Canadian Physiotherapy Association
www.thesehands.ca
The Canadian Physiotherapy Association is the national professional organization representing more than 9,000 registered physiotherapists and physiotherapy students across Canada.
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA)
www.cpha.ca
The Canadian Public Health Association (CPHA) is a national, independent, not-for-profit, voluntary association representing public health in Canada with links to the international public health community. A program of the CPHA, the Canadian HIV/AIDS Information Centre is the largest information centre on HIV/AIDS in Canada. Module 7: Rehabilitation Services, a document that describes rehabilitation services for people living with HIV, is available through the Information Centre.
CUPE Canadian Union of Public Employees
www.cupe.ca
The Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) is Canada’s largest union.
CATIE
www.catie.ca
The Canadian AIDS Treatment Information Exchange (CATIE) is committed to improving the health and quality of life of all people living with HIV/AIDS (PHAs) in Canada. CATIE provides HIV/AIDS treatment information to PHAs, caregivers and AIDS service organizations who are encouraged to be active partners in achieving informed decision-making and optimal health care.
The College of Family Physicians of Canada
www.cfpc.ca
The College of Family Physicians of Canada is a national voluntary
organization of family physicians that strives to improve the health of
Canadians by promoting high standards of medical education and care in family practice, by contributing to public understanding of healthful living, by supporting ready access to family physician services, and by encouraging research and disseminating knowledge about family medicine.
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
www.ccdonline.ca
The Council of Canadians with Disabilities advocates at the federal level to improve the lives of men and women with disabilities in Canada, by eliminating inequality and discrimination. CCD's members include national, regional and local advocacy organizations that are controlled by persons with disabilities.
Dietitians of Canada
www.dietitians.ca
This website is designed to help you check out your food choices, activity patterns and body weight. It provides you with personalized feedback to help you achieve your healthy eating and active living goals and answers your nutrition questions.
Employment Action
www.employmentaction.org
Employment Action is a not for profit service dedicated to providing employment options for people living with HIV/AIDS and offering progressive employment solutions for employers.
International Links
AIDS in the Workplace (Business/Labour)
www.brta-lrta.org
This site contains information regarding programs that work in partnership with businesses and labour unions, trade associations, public health departments, AIDS service organizations and government agencies to promote the development of comprehensive workplace HIV/AIDS programs.
AIDS Treatment News
www.aids.org
AIDS Treatment News is one of the primary treatment resources for community-based organizations and government agencies.
The Body
www.thebody.org
An HIV/AIDS information resource.
Harvard School of Public Health
HIV InSite - Gateway to AIDS Knowledge
hivinsite.ucsf.edu
Comprehensive HIV/AIDS resource discusses treatment, prevention and social issues from the University of California at San Francisco.
Interagency Coalition on AIDS and Development (ICAD)
www.icad-cisd.com
ICAD is a coalition of over 120 AIDS service organizations (ASOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations, educational institutions and labour unions.
Inclusion International
www.inclusion-international.org
internet-health-directory.com
www.internet-health-directory.com
The Institute for Community Inclusion
www.communityinclusion.org
To find resources, type 'AIDS' in search engine.
The Global Business Council on HIV/AIDS
www.businessfightsaids.org
The Council seeks to transform business response to HIV/AIDS, making HIV/AIDS a core business issue.
NAT (National AIDS Trust)
www.nat.org.uk
The leading HIV/AIDS policy and advocacy organization working to ensure that people in power take action on HIV both within the UK and internationally.
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