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Childhood Cancer Resource Guide

Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Websites

Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Canadian Universities.net
Description:
Canadian Universities.net contains information on Canadian Universities and Colleges. This website also contains information on cancer organizations in Toronto offering volunteer opportunities.
Service Type:
,
Website:
http://www.canadian-universities.net/Volunteer/Cancer-Ontario-Toronto.html
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Canadian Virtual University
Description:
Canadian Virtual University (CVU) is an association of public Canadian universities specializing in online and distance education, collaborating to increase access to quality assured university education.
Service Type:
,
Website:
http://www.cvu-uvc.ca/cgi-bin/cvu/cvucrsinfo.cgi?qn=subject&lang=en
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Childhood Cancer Guides
Description:
Childhood Cancer Guides write, update, and publish a number of books that help families of children with cancer. The website also comprises of information on childhood cancer and links to various resources.
Service Type:
, , ,
Website:
http://www.childhoodcancerguides.org/
Eligibility:
Anyone seeking information on childhood cancer.
Fee:
Books range in cost; the rest of the information is free.
Region:
Southwest
Organization Name:
Links 2 Work
Description:
Links 2 Work is a one stop job searching and resource linking website for the London-Elgin-Middlesex area. This program is funded by Employment Ontario.
Service Type:
, ,
Website:
www.links2work-on.ca/index.html
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Anyone seeking employment information in the London-Elgin-Middlesex Area.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-West
Organization Name:
Ontario College Application Services (OCAS)
Description:
The Ontario College Application Service was created to simplify the experience of applying to college. Instead of forcing the applicant to repeat the application process separately for each college of interest, OCAS serves as a centralized, one-stop processing centre.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(888) 892-2228
Email:
service@ocas.ca
Website:
www.ocas.ca/home.html
Address:
60 Corporate Court
City:
Guelph
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Anyone interested in applying to any of the colleges in Ontario.
Fee:
Yes. There is an application fee once you apply to a college.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC)
Description:
The Ontario University Application Centre (OUAC) processes applications for admission to undergraduate, law, medical, rehabilitation sciences and teacher education programs at Ontario’s universities. OUAC is committed to giving people with disabilities the same opportunity to access services and allowing them to benefit from the same services, in the same place and in a similar way as other customers.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(519) 823-1940
Fax:
(519) 823-5232
Website:
http://www.ouac.on.ca/about/about-accessibility/
Address:
170 Research Lane
City:
Guelph
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Students interested in applying to an Ontario university.
Fee:
Yes
Application:
Online application that will be distributed to Ontario universities.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
OntarioLearn
Description:
OntarioLearn is a partnership of 24 Ontario community colleges that have pooled their resources so that online learning options are easily accessible to youth affected by cancer.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(800) 695-5008
Website:
http://www.ontariolearn.com/en/
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
A PC or Mac based computer is required to complete coursework. You will need regular access to a computer with internet connection.
Fee:
No
Application:
Registration with the college of choice.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO)
Description:
The Pediatric Oncology Group of Ontario (POGO) champions childhood cancer care and control. POGO is the official source of advice on childhood cancer to Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care; a trusted source of information among colleagues, parents, survivors and the public; and the long-standing leader of a collaboration among five academic pediatric oncology programs and other stakeholders, which has resulted in a highly integrated childhood cancer system that delivers equitable care, accessible to families living across Ontario’s vast geography.
Service Type:
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Phone:
(416) 592-1232
Fax:
(416) 592-1285
Email:
info@pogo.ca
Website:
www.pogo.ca
Address:
480 University Avenue, Suite 1014
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
POGO services are available to families of children with cancer, children with cancer, survivors of childhood cancers, and healthcare professionals caring for patients and survivors of childhood cancer. Specific programs have unique eligibility; speak with your healthcare team for details.
Referral:
Speak with your healthcare team for information about POGO programs and services.
Location:
Family home, tertiary hospitals, schools and community.
Staffing:
Paid staff and voluntary advisors.
Hours:
Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Persons with Disabilities Online
Description:
This Government of Canada webpage allows for convenient access of online applications for a variety of services and financial benefits to assist people with disabilities and their families.
Service Type:
, , ,
Government:
YES
Website:
www.pwd-online.gc.ca
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Generally, Canadians with disabilities, their family members and caregivers. Eligibility may vary with type of benefit requested.
Fee:
No
Application:
Varies with type of benefit.
Region:
Central-East
Organization Name:
Special Needs Opportunity Windows (SNOW) – Adaptive Technology Resource Centre
Description:
SNOW is a project that aims to provide information online and through workshops for educators, parents and students with disabilities on technologies for learning both in and out of the classroom as well as promote understanding of inclusive practices.
Service Type:
, , , ,
Phone:
(416) 977-6000 ext. 3967
Fax:
(416) 977-9844
Website:
http://www.snow.idrc.ocad.ca/
Address:
205 Richmond Street West, 2nd Floor
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Students with special needs, their parents and educators.
Fee:
Yes, for workshops.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Study Online
Description:
studyonline.ca is a 24/7 gateway that provides easy and quick access to up-to-date information on more than 1,000 programs and 18,000 courses available online and at distance from Ontario's public colleges, universities and other training providers.
Service Type:
, ,
Phone:
1-877-999-9149
Website:
www.studyonline.ca
Province:
ON
Fee:
No
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Thyroid Cancer Canada
Description:
Thyroid Cancer Canada is a national organization of thyroid cancer survivors dedicated to providing emotional support and information to those affected by the disease through various programs and services. Contact the organization with questions about thyroid cancer by phone or email, and connect with other patients through their Online Forum.
Service Type:
, , , ,
Phone:
(416) 487-8267
Fax:
(416) 487-0601
Email:
info@thyroidcancercanada.org
Website:
thyroidcancercanada.org
Address:
308 Main Street, First Floor
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Thyroid cancer patients, survivors and their families.
Fee:
No
Region:
Central-West, Central-East
Organization Name:
Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network
Description:
The Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network provides leadership in furthering publicly-funded services and support for persons living with the effects of an acquired brain injury in the Greater Toronto Area. Services include inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation, mental health services and community services such as recreational, vocational and supportive housing programs.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(416) 597-3057
Fax:
(416) 597-7021
Email:
info@abinetwork.ca
Website:
http://abinetwork.ca/community-resources
Address:
700 Bay Street, Suite 601
City:
Toronto
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Individuals with acquired brain injury.
Referral:
Referrals to inpatient and outpatient/ambulatory programs must be made by a doctor. Anyone may request a referral for a community-based ABI program unless there is a specific doctors’ order involved. If a family member is making the referral, she/he must complete the ABI Community Profile. All referrals should be faxed.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
Virtual High School (VHS)
Description:
VHS is a fully inspected and accredited private school by the Ministry of Education, Province of Ontario that strives to provide the best education possible via the Internet to its students who are experiencing particular circumstances.
Service Type:
,
Phone:
(416) 800-1188
Fax:
(519) 565-4100
Email:
Information@VirtualHighSchool.com
Website:
https://www.virtualhighschool.com/
Address:
27 Main Street North, Box 402
City:
Bayfield
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Any student can sign up for a course at any time, provided that they have evidence that they have met the prerequisite for the course.
Staffing:
Teachers
Fee:
Tuition starting from $399.
Application:
Register online.
Region:
Provincewide
Organization Name:
WORKink Ontario
Description:
WORKink Ontario is an online career development and employment portal for Ontario job seekers with disabilities. Offered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, WORKink Ontario offers a unique range of employment and recruitment services.
Service Type:
, ,
Government:
YES
Email:
workink@ccrw.org
Website:
www.workink.com
Province:
ON
Eligibility:
Job seekers with disabilities, employers looking to create an exclusive workplace, and career professionals who are looking to assist their clients in connecting with meaningful, sustainable employment.
Fee:
No
Application:
View job postings online.

 


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