Easter Seals Canada

Easter Seals Canada Programs and Services supporting Canadian families living with disability for over 100 years.

Since its establishment in 1922, Easter Seals Canada and its provincial member organizations have been dedicated to supporting children, youth and adults who are living with disabilities enhance their well-being, quality of life and independence. We strive to offer myriad programs and services to respond to the evolving needs and aspirations of persons living with disabilities, and their families, and to cultivating a fully accessible and inclusive society. Visit www.easterseals.ca for more information about us, and programs and services available in your province.

Scams and fraudulent activity are on the rise, including charity scams. Please be aware that Easter Seals Canada and its...
11/21/2025

Scams and fraudulent activity are on the rise, including charity scams. Please be aware that Easter Seals Canada and its provincial Easter Seals partners do not raise funds by going door to door, selling products, or collecting money in public places such as outside stores or transit stations. If you are approached by anyone claiming to be raising money for Easter Seals, please decline and report the incident to your local provincial Easter Seals office (https://bit.ly/3NDExuP), to local law enforcement, and to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre (https://bit.ly/3khpqHh).

"Accessible housing is a fundamental human right. Yet for far too many people in Canada, this right remains out of reach...
11/21/2025

"Accessible housing is a fundamental human right. Yet for far too many people in Canada, this right remains out of reach. People with disabilities, and others in vulnerable situations, continue to face barriers to housing that deny them dignity, safety, and independence." — Canadian Human Rights Commission

Read the full CHRC statement: https://www.chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/resources/newsroom/canadas-new-homes-can-be-both-affordable-and-accessible

On National Housing Day, we highlight the ongoing barriers that Canadians with disabilities face. Easter Seals Canada supports the right to affordable, accessible housing and remains committed to promoting solutions that foster independence, safety, and dignity.

Office of the Chief Accessibility Officer of Canada

Great news! The Binbrook Agricultural Society accepts the Access 2 Card! Since 1854, the Binbrook Agricultural Society h...
11/20/2025

Great news! The Binbrook Agricultural Society accepts the Access 2 Card! Since 1854, the Binbrook Agricultural Society has been bringing community and agriculture together in Binbrook, Ontario. From the historic Binbrook Fall Fair to community dinners and dances, Binbrook keeps rural heritage alive.

Present your ACCESS 2 Card to receive 2-for-1 admission for yourself and a support person.

Something magical happens when barriers disappear. ✨This Giving Tuesday, you can help kids and youth living with disabil...
11/19/2025

Something magical happens when barriers disappear. ✨

This Giving Tuesday, you can help kids and youth living with disabilities experience confidence, friendship, and joy at Easter Seals camp.

Join us in giving the on December 2.

https://bit.ly/3SOVXbJ

CBC has launched Disability Life, a new content hub sharing stories, resources, and perspectives from the disability com...
11/19/2025

CBC has launched Disability Life, a new content hub sharing stories, resources, and perspectives from the disability community. Explore and learn here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/disabilitylife

Vous vivez avec un handicap ou vous prenez soin d'une personne handicapée? Joignez-vous à l'Agence du revenu du Canada l...
11/18/2025

Vous vivez avec un handicap ou vous prenez soin d'une personne handicapée? Joignez-vous à l'Agence du revenu du Canada le mercredi 3 décembre pour une séance d'information sur les prestations, les crédits et les programmes fédéraux conçus pour vous soutenir, vous et votre famille.

Le webinaire portera sur :
Crédit d'impôt pour personnes handicapées (CIPH)
Prestation canadienne pour enfants handicapés
Supplément pour personnes handicapées de la Prestation canadienne des travailleurs
Régime enregistré d'épargne-invalidité (REEI) et Régime d'accession à la propriété (RAP)
Crédit canadien pour aidants naturels
Façons de produire votre déclaration de revenus, aide fiscale gratuite et autres services de l'ARC

L'heure de la séance varie selon la province ou le territoire :
Terre-Neuve-et-Labrador : 12 h (HA) / 12 h 30 (NT)
Maritimes : 12 h
Québec, Ontario, Nunavut : 11 h
Manitoba, Saskatchewan : 10 h
Alberta, Territoires du Nord-Ouest : 9 h
Colombie-Britannique : 8 h (HP) / 9 h (HM)
Yukon : 9 h

Une période de questions en direct suivra. Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd'hui pour réserver votre place :
https://bit.ly/4p8Pmpz

11/18/2025

Thanks Camp Gencheff Inc. for the warm welcome and tour of PEI’s only inclusive camp! We are enjoying taking Easter Seals Canada’s CEO Rob Eatough to meet partners throughout the province!

November 17th started bright and early for our CEO, Rob Eatough, with visits to Ocean 100 with Darcy, Jess and Scott and...
11/17/2025

November 17th started bright and early for our CEO, Rob Eatough, with visits to Ocean 100 with Darcy, Jess and Scott and HOT 105.5 with Hugh McLarty, along with Easter Seals Society of PEI

Rob spoke of how inspiring it has been for him to travel across Canada and hear about the impact Easter Seals’ provincial member organizations have been making for people with disabilities. They also spoke about the legacy of the Tim Hortons Easter Seals PEI Ambassador School Tour (44 years strong!) and the incredible volunteers, families, and Rotary members who make Easter Seals possible on PEI. He also had the chance to share a sneak peek of our upcoming national Camp Campaign, highlighting the life-changing work of inclusive camps like .

Many thanks to Ocean 100 FM and Hot 105.5 FM for their longstanding dedication to children, youth, and families on Prince Edward Island, which continues to inspire our work nationwide. We also thank our colleagues in PEI for their leadership and for championing inclusion in communities across Canada.

Living with a disability or caring for someone who is? Join the Canada Revenue Agency on Wednesday, December 3, for an i...
11/17/2025

Living with a disability or caring for someone who is? Join the Canada Revenue Agency on Wednesday, December 3, for an informative session covering federal benefits, credits, and programs designed to support you and your family.

The webinar will highlight:
• Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
• Child Disability Benefit
• Canada Workers Benefit – Disability Supplement
• Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) & Home Buyers’ Plan
• Canada Caregiver Credit
• Ways to file your taxes, free tax help, and other CRA services

Session times vary by province/territory:
Newfoundland and Labrador: 3 pm (AT) / 3:30 pm (NT)
Maritimes: 3 pm
Quebec, Ontario, Nunavut: 2 pm
Manitoba, Saskatchewan: 1 pm
Alberta, Northwest Territories: 12 pm
British Columbia: 11 am (PT) / 12 pm (MT)
Yukon: 12 pm

A live Q&A will follow. Register today to secure your spot: https://bit.ly/4p8Pmpz

Lest we forget.On this Remembrance Day, we honour the brave individuals who served our country and sacrificed - and thos...
11/11/2025

Lest we forget.

On this Remembrance Day, we honour the brave individuals who served our country and sacrificed - and those who continue to do so today - for the freedoms we cherish.

May we carry forward their legacy through kindness, inclusion, and service to others.



Image: Graphic featuring the phrase 'Lest We Forget' at the top on a red background, with a white illustration of poppies below.

It is a critical moment in Canada's first budget in 18 months: this government will maintain social programs and not cut...
11/07/2025

It is a critical moment in Canada's first budget in 18 months: this government will maintain social programs and not cut existing programming. Continued funding for the Canada Disability Benefit and the National Food Program is welcome, but as the fiscal environment improves, we will advocate for continued increases and enhancements to these programs.

We are also tracking the following milestones in Budget 2025:

𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐯𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: This budget announced a continued investment in housing. We applaud the commitment to continuing to restore access and affordability. It is critical we move with speed and scale, offering solutions for the short term and long term. Ex*****on matters.

𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: New Automatic Tax Filing and enhanced financial support for disability documentation - we want to see additional details on how this will work. We know the rollout and deployment of these programs requires collaboration from teams like ours and others nationwide to ensure persons with disabilities are front and centre.

𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐭𝐡 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: 175,000 Canada Summer Jobs in 2026, supporting community programs nationwide - we will continue to advocate, in future budgets, for a heightened number of seats that support our camps and recreation programming Canada wide. The youth unemployment crisis is real. Gained experience in the job market makes our communities stronger.

𝐈𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐲: Investments in the digital economy and procurement are welcome. Let's ensure entrepreneurs living with disabilities are at the table.

Budget 2025 reflects a changing world, and Easter Seals Canada is committed to moving faster to support those who need us most.

Learn more about Budget 2025 here: https://bit.ly/491wwMt

The The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is back! Bring your Access 2 Card to the fair from November 7-16, 2025 at the Exh...
11/07/2025

The The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is back! Bring your Access 2 Card to the fair from November 7-16, 2025 at the Exhibition Place in Toronto, ON. Be sure to greet the Official 2024 Royal Ambassadors Dawson and Pacey!

Present your ACCESS 2 Card to receive 2-for-1 admission for yourself and a support person.

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40 Holly Street, Suite 401
Toronto, ON
M4S3C3

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 3:30pm

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Easter Seals Canada is a national charity that is dedicated to enhancing the well-being, independence and quality of life of children, youth and adults in Canada who are living with disabilities, and supporting them in becoming #UNSTOPPABLE.

Since 1922, Easter Seals Canada and Easter Seals provincial member organizations have been working to create a more inclusive and accessible society that includes and honours the contributions and potential of Canadians of all abilities. We respond to the needs and aspirations of Canadians living with disabilities by providing services and support to promote access, inclusion and opportunity.

To learn more, donate, volunteer or get involved, visit us at www.easterseals.ca