Resources
In this section you will find resources such as various materials as well as links for Network Groups and government organizations.
The resources available on our site are for anyone’s use.
The FCIN actively promotes inclusion and the resources included here are created and shared by our members. Although the content may not reflect your personal views we celebrate our differences and appreciate the ability to learn from each other.
Presence to Participation: The Spirit is Not Disabled webinar series. Each webinar focuses on experts in the field of disability ministry, from both outside and internally to the Salvation Army, from around the world. We also hear from those who have personal lived experience with disability.
Autism Spectrum Disorders: Canadian-American Research Consortium
Canadian Mental Health Association (Toronto)
Canadian Mental Health Association
ABLE2 (formerly Citizen Advocacy)
DisAbled Women’s Network Canada (DAWN)
Down Syndrome Association of Ontario
Inclusion Canada formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL)
Italian Canadian Handicapable Association
Live Work Play: Promoting Inclusion
National Association for Dual Diagnosis (NADD)
OASIS-Ontario Agencies Supporting Individuals with Special Needs
Ontario Adult Autism Research Network
Ontario Association on Developmental Disabilities (OADD)
Ontario Coalition for Inclusive Education
Ontario Disability Employment Network
Ontario Partnership on Aging and Developmental Disabilities (OPADD)
PLAN (Planned Lifetime Advocacy Network)
Karis Disability Services Church Resource Page
Spirituality of Letting Go When we can’t do it all
On one foot a Judaic Q & A (PDF) What makes Reena truly unique is our emphasis on providing Judaic programming and a Jewish environment for the persons we support, through which they may develop spiritually and grow to feel a connection and sense of belonging to their roots, culture and community.
Church Engagement : building communities of belonging Looking to equip your church in welcoming people with exceptional needs? Check out the websites, videos and resources here.
The Disability & Faith Forum, a blog dedicated to equipping people with an interest in disability and faith. Stories, resources, events and videos are often featured here. Sign up to receive updates by email.
Autism and Faith (video, 31:23 minutes) Families of children with autism talk about their experiences in the faith community. “This video is designed to be a tool to start the communication process and foster stronger support for families in their various religious congregations.” Published by SaharaCares.Net Utah
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Community Mainstreaming – Success through connecting
Community Services Coordination Network (CSCN)
Council of Canadians with Disabilities
Developmental Services Ontario
In Unison: A Canadian Approach to Disability Issues
Legislative Assembly Including Lists of MPPS etc
Ministry of
Children, Community and Social Services
Bereavement Education Workshop Provides an overview of Bereavement Supports and what typically happens when someone accesses our services. Shares some ideas, tools and resources that may be helpful as you support someone through grief and loss. Grief can make people uncomfortable and we want to encourage you as you support others through grief and loss.