Ottawa Directory of Services for Adults with
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Note: The following information is not an endorsement of a particular treatment, agency, service or specific professional. I would advise
anyone to carefully examine the services and qualifications of the service providers prior to making a decision.
Table of Contents
Agency Services ................................................................................................................................................................ 1
Assessments ...................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Camps ............................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Education ......................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Employment Support/Counselling/Skills Development.................................................................................................. 4
Environmental Sensitivity Testing .................................................................................................................................. 6
Financial Support ............................................................................................................................................................ 7
Independent Living/Housing Assistance ........................................................................................................................ 8
Legal Services................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Physiotherapy…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..10
Psychiatrists.................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Psychologists .................................................................................................................................................................. 10
Recreational Activities/Day Programs/Social Activities ............................................................................................... 12
Resource Referral .......................................................................................................................................................... 14
Respite Care ................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Scholarships ................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Social Skills Learning Groups/Support Groups/Counselling ...................................................................................... 15
Special Needs Caregivers ............................................................................................................................................... 16
Speech & Language Pathologists .................................................................................................................................. 16
Taxes & Trust Funds ..................................................................................................................................................... 17
Agency Services
CCAC (Community Care Access Centre)
Address: Ottawa - Head Office
4200 Labelle St., Suite 100
Ottawa ON K1J 1J8
Telephone: 613-745-5525
Toll Free: 1-800-538-0520
Fax: 613-745-6984
E-mail: information@champlain.ccac-ont.ca
Website: www.ottawa.ccac-ont.ca
Autism Ontario – Ottawa Chapter
Address: 211 Bronson Avenue, Suite 210
Ottawa ON K1R 6H5
Telephone: 613-230-6305
Fax: 613-237-4874
E-mail: ottawa@autismontario.com
Website: www.autismontario.com/Ottawa
City of Ottawa
Address: 110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1P 1J1
Telephone: 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400
Toll-Free: 866-261-9799
Fax: 613-580-2495
E-mail: There is a list of E-mail addresses on the website pertaining to different requests and needs. Please visit website.
Website: www.ottawa.ca
Services:
Employment and Financial Assistance – Help for Persons with Disabilities
- Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
- Home Management Services
- Job Searching for Persons with Disabilities
Housing
- Apply for Social Housing
- Residential and Support Services
- Affordable Housing
Accessibility Services
Day Programs for Adults / Special Needs Programs
Service Coordination
Address: 150 Montreal Rd, Suite 200
Ottawa ON K1L 8H2
Telephone: 613-748-1788
Fax: 613-748-1018
E-mail: admin@scsottawa.on.ca
Services: Assists people with developmental disabilities and/or Autism
eMental Health, c/o Dr. Michael Cheng
311 McArthur Avenue, Suite 200
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
K1L 8M3
Tel: 613-738-6990
Fax: 613-738-4891
Website: www.ementalhealth.ca
Services: resources for local mental health help and events in the Ottawa region
Families Matter Co-op
Address: 169 Glamorgan Drive
Kanata ON K2L 1R7
Telephone: 613-733-0112
E-mail: familiesmattercoop@sympatico.ca
Website: www.familiesmattercoop.ca/
Services: An online resource centre that connects people with developmental disabilities to appropriate help
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Citizen Advocacy
Address: 1 Community Place
312 Parkdale Avenue
Ottawa ON K1Y 4X5
Telephone: 613-761-9522
Fax: 613-761-9525
E-mail: info@citizenadvocacy.org
Website: www.citizenadvocacy.org
GIRAAF (Guidance and Intervention for Relationships in Autism-Affected Families)
Telephone: 613-230-4054
E-mail: General Inquiries: giraaf@giraaf.ca
To Schedule an appt. with a consultant: sched@giraaf.ca
Website: www.giraaf.ca
Assessments
Dr Karen Ogsten
Address: 350 Sparks Street, Suite 1101
Ottawa ON K1R 7S8
(Private Practice)
Telephone: 613-563-4492
Services: Assessments and treatment
Dr Celine Cote
Address: 200 Churchill Ave. N
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-729-9792
Email: ccotebeck@gmail.com
Services: Assessments and some treatment but with specific approach
Dr Owen Helmkay
Address: 1Centrepointe Drive, Suite 309
Ottawa ON K2G 6E2
Telephone: 613-327-5866
Services: Psycho-educational testing
Algonquin College – Psychological/Psychoeducational Assessment Services
- specifically for Algonquin Students
- 613-727-4723 ext. 7683
- Website: www.algonquincollege.com/csd
- E mail: thornhd@algonquincollege.com
Dr Rena F. Borovay
Address: 2301 Carling Avenue
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-820-2664
Services: Assessments, psychologist
Dr Brunette
Address: 2442 St. Joseph Blvd., Suite 103
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-834-6699
Services: Assessments (also done in French), psychologist
Dr. Eileen Davelaar
Address: 770 Broadview Avenue, Suite 206
Ottawa ON K2A 3Z3
Telephone: 613-792-3280
Services: Psycho-educational assessments, learning disabilities especially reading difficulties, gifted.
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Service Coordination
Address: 150 Montreal Rd, Suite 200
Ottawa ON K1L 8H2
Telephone: 613-748-1788
Fax: 613-748-1018
Services: Graham Harvey – counseling, assessments
Camps
Camp Gatineau – (ages 7-77)
Address: Head Office
7, Dumas Street
Gatineau QC J8Y 2M4
Telephone: (819)-777-6164
Fax: (819)-770-7944
Website: www.campgatineau.com
E-mail: info@campgatineau.com
Education
Roberts/Smart Centre
Address: 1199 Carling Avenue
Ottawa ON K1Z 8N3
Telephone: 613-728-1946
Fax: 613-728-4986
Toll Free: 1-800-279-9941
E-mail: info@rsc-crs.com
Website: www.robertssmartcentre.com
Services: Private Schooling, Debbie Campbell Learning Academy
ALSO – Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks
Address: Heartwood House
153 Chapel Street
Ottawa ON K1N 1H5
Telephone: 613-233-8660
Fax: 613-233-2237
E-mail: info@also-ottawa.org
Website: www.nald.ca/also
On Your Mark Learning Centre – Adult/Student Learners
Address: 4 Lorry Greenberg Dr
Ottawa ON K1G 5H6
Telephone: 613-693-0079
Ottawa Catholic School Board
Address: 570 West Hunt Club
Kanata ON K2G 3R4
Telephone: 613-224-2222
Fax: 613-224-5063
Website: www.occdsb.on.ca
Services: Continuing and Community Education Department, Alternate Programs
People Words and Change
Address: Heartwood House
153 Chapel Street
Ottawa ON K1N 1H5
Telephone: (613)-234-2494
Fax: (613)-234-4223
Email: info@pwc-ottawa.ca
Website: www.nald.ca/pwc/
Services: A non-profit literacy organization for adults in the Ottawa region
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Student Awards
Website: www.studentawards.com
Canada Study Grants
Website: http://www.canlearn.ca/cgibin/gateway/canlearn/template.asp?sc=pay/school/grants/index.shtml
The Justin Eves Foundation
Website: http://www.justinevesfoundation.com/
Education Support – Post Secondary
Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology - Centre for Students with Disabilities
Address: 1385 Woodroffe Avenue,Room C142
Ottawa ON K2G 1V8
Telephone: 613-727-4723 ext.7683
Fax: 613-727-7661
Email: csd@algonquincollege.com
Website: www.algonquincollege.com/studentservices/csd
On Your Mark Learning Centre – Adult/Student Learners
Address: 4 Lorry Greenberg Dr
Ottawa ON K1G 5H6
Telephone: 613-693-0079
Carleton University – Paul Menton Centre For Students With Disabilities
Address: 500 University Centre, Carleton University
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa ON K1S 5B6
Telephone: 613-520-6608
Fax: 613-520-3995
E-mail: pmc@carleton.ca
Website: www.carleton.ca/pmc
University of Ottawa – Access Service (Student Academic Success Service)University Centre (3rd Floor, Rm. 339)
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Telephone: 613-562-5976
Fax: 613-562-5159
E-mail: adapt@uOttawa.ca
Website: www.sass.uottawa.ca/access/students
Employment Support/Counselling/Skills Development
Causeway Work Centre
Address: 22 O’Meara Street
Ottawa ON K1Y 4N6
Telephone: 613-725-3494 ext. 103
E-mail: dpalmer@causewayworkcentre.org
Website: www.causewayworkcentre.org
Action 2000 Employment Services
Will provide assistance with resume-writing only.
Must be referred through Northern Lights.
Address: 151 Slater Street
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-236-6111
Email: action@bellnet.ca
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Options Bytown Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Head Office:
Address: 380 Cumberland Street
Ottawa ON K1N 9P3
Telephone: 613-241-6363
Fax: 613-241-4855
Gilmour Street:
Address: 379 Gilmour Street,
Ottawa ON K2P 2M6
Telephone: 613-594-4969
Fax: 613-594-5138
Website: www.optionsbytown.com
Services: employment support if using living facilities
Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Address: 200-250 City Centre Avenue
Ottawa ON K1R 6K7
Telephone: 613-569-8993
Fax: 613-569-9865
E-mail: ocapdd@ocapdd.on.ca
Website: www.ocapdd.on.ca
Services: vocational training (Loeb Centre)
Ministry of Community and Social Services - Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Employment Supports
Address: 347 Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Ottawa ON K1S 3H8
Telephone: 613-234-1188
Website: http://www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/social/programs/odsp.htm
Services: Financial and employment supports for disabled individuals starting at age 18 and 16 respectively based on a need and eligibility
criteria.
Ottawa Foyers Partage
Address: 11 Rossland Ave
Ottawa ON K2G 2K2
Phone: 613-225-2126
Fax: 613-228-8829
Email: compwise@trytel.com
Website: http://www.cwise.org
Services: skills development
Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc.
Address: 260 Hearst Way, Suite 600
Ottawa ON K2L 3H1
Telephone: 613-254-9400
Fax: 613-254-8414
Website: www.ocl.ca
Partners in Parenting
Address: 2315 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-737-7272 ext 425
Email: Meghann@PartnersinParenting.ca
Website: www.partnersinparenting.ca
ALSO – Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks
Address: Heartwood House
153 Chapel Street
Ottawa ON K1N 1H5
Telephone: 613-233-8660
Fax: 613-233-2237
E-mail: info@also-ottawa.org
Website: www.nald.ca/also
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EAGLE Training Centre
Address: 209-1725 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON K1G 3V4
Telephone: 613-745-3977
Fax: 613-745-8497
E-mail: eaglecentre@yahoo.ca
Website: www.eaglecentre.org
Services: TALKS program – teaches adult life skills
The John Howard Society - Youth Employment Resource Centre
Address: Suite 216, 3730 Richmond Road
Ottawa ON K2H 5B9
Telephone: 613-828-2123
Fax: 613-828-2683
E-mail: smacdon@ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Website: www.ottawa.johnhoward.ca
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Address: 2339 Ogilvie Road (Main Floor)
Gloucester ON K1J 8M6
Telephone: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website: http://www.eorc-gloucester.ca/
Pinecrest-Queensway Health and Community Services
Address: 1365 Richmond Road, 2nd Floor
Ottawa ON K2B 6R7
Telephone: 613-820-4922
Fax: 613-288-3407
Email: general@pqhcs.com
Website: www.pqhcs.com
Services: Youth Retail Employment Program
Y’s Owl Maclure Cooperative Centre Inc
Address: 1140 Morrison Drive, Suite 100
Ottawa ON K2H 8S9
Telephone: 613-721-1500
Fax: 613-721-6223
E-mail: ysowl@magma.ca
Website: www.ysowlmaclure.org
Centretown Employment Supports
Address: 507 Bank St
Ottawa ON K2P 1Z5
Telephone: 613-232-9048
Environmental Sensitivity Testing
Dr. Jennifer Armstrong
Telephone: 613-721-9800
Ross Mickelson
Telephone: 613-523-0108
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Financial Support
Ministry of Children and Youth - Special Services at Home (SSAH)
Address: 347 Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Ottawa ON K1S 3H8
Telephone: 613-234-1188
Website (funding for adults): www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/developmental/programs/family_support.htm
Services: Provides funding to families caring for children and adults with a developmental disability for hiring workers for developmental
programming and family relief. Adults do not have to live with their parents to be eligible. Assistance is not means tested.
Ministry of Community and Social Services - Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) – Income Supports
Address: 347 Preston Street, 3rd Floor
Ottawa ON K1S 3H8
Telephone: 613-234-1188
Website: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/developmental or www.mcss.gov.on.ca/mcss/english/pillars/social/programs/odsp.htm
Services: Financial and employment supports for disabled individuals starting at age 18 and 16 respectively based on a need and eligibility
criteria.
City of Ottawa - Funding Programs
Website: http://ottawa.ca/residents/funding/index_en.html
Student Awards
Website: www.studentawards.com
Canada Study Grants
Website: http://www.canlearn.ca/cgibin/gateway/canlearn/template.asp?sc=pay/school/grants/index.shtml
The Justin Eves Foundation
Website: http://www.justinevesfoundation.com/
Entraide Budgetaire Ottawa
Address: 300 Olmstead St., 2nd floor
Ottawa ON K1L 7K1
Telephone: 613-746-0400
Fax: 613-746-9284
E-mail: entraidebudgetaire@bellnet.ca
Website: http://www.ebottawa.org/
Services: Help people with budgeting and tax services
Trillium Drug Plan
To contact regarding information:
Address: P.O. Box 337, Station D
Etobicoke ON M9A 4X3
Telephone: 416-642-3038
Toll-Free: 1-800-575-5386
Fax: 416-642-3034
E-mail: trillium@resolve.com
Website: http://www.health.gov.on.ca/english/public/pub/drugs/trillium.html
Share the Warmth
Address: P.O.Box 30037
1027 Finch Avenue West
Toronto ON M3J 3L6
E-mail: info@sharethewarmth.org
Website: http://www.sharethewarmth.org/Publicnew/Whohelps/Agency.htm
Services: Share the Warmth delivers energy assistance by forming partnerships with community agencies that serve families, seniors, and
disabled or terminally ill persons living at or near the poverty level.
Bursary for Students With Disabilities (BSWD)
Website: http://osap.gov.on.ca/eng/NOT_SECURE/Plan_Grants_full_sepapp_BSWD_12345.htm
Services: Provides non-repayable financial assistance to full- and part-time students for disability-related services and equipment that they
need to participate in postsecondary education.
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Independent Living/Housing Assistance
Housing Help
Address: 309 Cooper St, Suite 502
Ottawa ON K2P 0G5
Phone: 613-563-4532
Fax: 613-563-8019
E-mail: info@housinghelp.on.ca
Website: www.housinghelp.on.ca
Services: housing search, information for tenants, and advocacy and assistance.
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Address: 2339 Ogilvie Road (Main Floor)
Gloucester ON K1J 8M6
Telephone: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website: http://www.eorc-gloucester.ca/
Services: Action Housing
Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Address: 200-250 City Centre Avenue
Ottawa ON K1R 6K7
Telephone: 613-569-8993
Fax: 613-569-9865
E-mail: ocapdd@ocapdd.on.ca
Website: www.ocapdd.on.ca
Services: Residential Program/Family Homeshare Program
Tamir Foundation
Address: 11 Nadolny Sachs Private, Suite # 218
Ottawa ON K2A 1R9
Telephone: 613-725-3519
Fax: 613-725-6045
Website: www.tamir.ca
Services: Purpose is to meet the needs of people with developmental and other disabilities in the Ottawa Jewish Community.
Total Communication Environment
Address: 5-203 Colonnade Rd. S
Ottawa ON K2E 7K3
Telephone: 613-228-0999
Fax: 613-228-1402
Email: tceadmin@tceottawa.org
Website: http://www.tceottawa.org
Services: Provides residential support and services to persons with multiple disabilities who have special communications needs.
Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc.
Address: 260 Hearst Way, Suite 600
Ottawa ON K2L 3H1
Telephone: 613-254-9400
Fax: 613-254-8414
Website: www.ocl.ca
Services: Residential Support, Supported Independent Living
Christian Horizons
Address: 1950 Merivale Road, Unit 2
Ottawa ON K2G 5T5
Telephone: 613-225-5900
Fax: 613-225-5955
Website: www.christian-horizons.org
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Options Bytown Non-Profit Housing Corporation
Head Office:
Address: 380 Cumberland Street,
Ottawa ON K1N 9P3
Telephone: 613-241-6363
Fax: 613-241-4855
Gilmour Street:
Address: 379 Gilmour Street
Ottawa ON K2P 2M6
Telephone: 613-594-4969
Fax: 613-594-5138
Website: www.optionsbytown.com
Services: permanent housing and onsite support
Partners in Parenting
Address: 2315 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-737-7272 ext 425
Email: Meghann@PartnersinParenting.ca
Website: www.partnersinparenting.ca
Services: Supported Living Program
Pathways to Independence – Transition Age Youth Residence
Address: 211 Bronson Avenue, Room 309
Ottawa ON K1R 6H5
Pathways Residential Options: Carol McIllvaney (Manager, Support Services)
Telephone: 613-962-2541 ex. 270
E-mail: carolm@pathwaysind.com
Website: www.pathwaysind.com
Services: 24 hour supported homes, supported independent living, family homes.
Bayshore Home Health
Address: 2446 Bank Street, Suite 210
Ottawa ON K1V 1A4
Telephone: 613-733-4408
Toll-Free: 1-866-227-3180
Fax: 613-733-8189
Website: www.bayshore.ca
Services: In home care
CCAC (Community Care Access Centre)
Address: Ottawa - Head Office
4200 Labelle St., Suite 100
Ottawa ON K1J 1J8
Telephone: 613-745-5525
Toll Free: 1-800-538-0520
Fax: 613-745-6984
E-mail: information@champlain.ccac-ont.ca
Website: www.ottawa.ccac-ont.ca
Services: In-Home and In-School Health Care Services
Ottawa West Community Support
Address: 1137 Wellington St
Ottawa ON K1Y 2Y8
Telephone: (613)-728-6016
Fax: (613)-728-3718
E -mail: info@owcs.ca
Website: www.owcs.ca
Services: Assists clients to remain living at home
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We Care Home Health Services
Address: 137A – 2269 Riverside Drive
Ottawa ON K1H 8K2
Telephone: 613-782-2244
Fax: 613-248-3357
E-mail: chall@wecarecanada.com
Website: www.wecare.ca
Services: Home support services, live-in care, personal care services, respite care
Legal Services
CLEONet:
Telephone: 416-408-4420 ext. 29
E-mail: cleonet@cleonet.ca
Website: www.cleonet.ca
Services: Helping clients understand and exercise their legal rights. Deals with employment, housing, health, social assistance, etc.
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Address: 2339 Ogilvie Road (Main Floor)
Gloucester ON K1J 8M6
Telephone: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website: http://www.eorc-gloucester.ca/
Services: Legal advice
Physiotherapy
Dr. Daniel Gagne
Telephone: 613-798-0004
Psychiatrists
Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre
Dual Diagnosis Outreach Team – for adults with developmental delay
613-722-6521 ext. 7141
Psychologists
Dr Karen Ogsten
Address: 350 Sparks Street, Suite 1101
Ottawa ON K1R 7S8
Telephone: 613-563-4492
Services: Assessments and treatment
Dr Celine Cote
Address: 200 Churchill Ave. N
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-729-9792
Email: ccotebeck@gmail.com
Services: Assessments and some treatment but with specific approach
Dr Yolanda Korneluk
Address: 430 Gilmour St, Suite 302
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-851-6292
Services: Treatment with adolescents; college transition, moving out etc.
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Dr Owen Helmkay
Address: 1 Centrepointe Drive, Suite 309
Ottawa ON K2G 6E2
Telephone: 613-327-5866
Services: Psycho-educational testing, gifted, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities
Dr Jeff Sherman
Address: 307C Richmond Road
Ottawa ON K1Z 6X3
Telephone: 613-728-4848
Services: Areas of interest include Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr Gerald Munt
Address: 54 Patterson Avenue
Ottawa ON K1S 1Y1
Telephone: 613-233-7108
Services: Treatment with all ages, interest in Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr Mary Champagne
Address: 2031 Prince Charles Road
Ottawa ON K2A 3K9
Telephone: 613-729-0885
Services: Developmental disabilities, dual diagnosis, ADHD, social skills, Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr Deanna Drahovzal
Address: 430 Gilmour Ave
Ottawa ON K2P OR8
Telephone: 613-868-9445
Services: Affective disorders (anxiety, depression, stress, anger management, panic disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, phobias, school
refusal), stress management and relaxation, social skills, psycho-educational testing (learning disorders, attention-deficit hyperactivity
disorder, developmental and intellectual disabilities), crisis management
Dr Freida Hjartarson
Address: 33 Somerset West
Ottawa ON K2P 0H3
Telephone: 613-234-0893
Services: Social skills, anxiety disorders, stress management, psycho-educational issues, gifted, developmental disabled, learning disabilities,
crisis management
Dr June Pimm
Address: 188 Stanley Ave
Ottawa ON K1M 1P3
Telephone: 613-744-5814
Services: Mostly deal with adolescents (up to around age 20) in the school setting. ASD included.
Dr Nadine Rossy
Address: 1600 Scott Street, Suite 412 - Tower B
Ricci Rossy Psychological Services
Ottawa ON K1Y 4N7
Telephone: 613-722-3222
Services: Adolescents and Adults - assessments and treatment
Dr Anne Schlieper
Address: 1385 Bank St, Suite 420
Ottawa ON K1H 8N4
Telephone: 613-523-5026
Services: Psycho-educational issues, gifted, developmental disabled, learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Dr. Angela Digout Erhardt
Address: 106-210 Centrum Blvd
Orleans ON K1E 3V7
Telephone: 613-867-4589
Services: Young Adults – occasionally assessments or treatment for teens with Asperger’s
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Dr. Susan Rich
Address: 98 Centrepointe Dr.
Nepean ON K2G 6B1
Telephone: 613-228-1174
Services: Developmental, intellectual and learning difficulties; gifted; behavioral and emotional problems; pervasive developmental
disorders and Autism Spectrum Disorders
Dr Rena F. Borovay
Address: 2301 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-820-2664
Services: Assessments, psychologist
Recreational Activities/Day Programs/Social Activities
Ottawa Carleton Association for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Address: 200-250 City Centre Avenue
Ottawa ON K1R 6K7
Telephone: 613-569-8993
Fax: 613-569-9865
E-mail: ocapdd@ocapdd.on.ca
Website: www.ocapdd.on.ca
Services: Day Options, Vocational training (Loeb Centre), Best Buddies Program
Roberts/Smart Centre
Address: 1199 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa ON K1Z 8N3
Telephone: 613-728-1946
Fax: 613-728-4986
Toll Free: 1-800-279-9941
E-mail: info@rsc-crs.com
Website: www.robertssmartcentre.com
Services: Adult day programs
LiveWorkPlay Incorporated
Address: 153 Chapel Street, Suite 300
Ottawa ON K1N 1H5
Telephone: 613-235-9550
Website: www.liveworkplay.ca
Services: Day programs
Ottawa Foyers Partage
Address: 11 Rossland Ave.,
Ottawa ON K2G 2K2
Phone: 613-225-2126
Fax: 613-228-8829
Email: compwise@trytel.com
Website: http://www.cwise.org
Services: Day programs
Partners in Parenting
Address: 2315 St. Laurent Blvd.,
Ottawa ON
Telephone: 613-737-7272 ext 425
Email: Meghann@PartnersinParenting.ca
Website: www.partnersinparenting.ca
Services: ACEworks (Abilities, Challenges, Exceptionalities) - a day support program for individuals over the age of 18 with moderate to
severe developmental delays
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Tamir Foundation
Address: 11 Nadolny Sachs Private, Suite # 218
Ottawa ON K2A 1R9
Telephone: 613-725-3519
Fax: 613-725-6045
Website: www.tamir.ca
Services: Day programs, Best Buddies Program
Ottawa West Community Support
Address: 1137 Wellington St,
Ottawa ON K1Y 2Y8
Telephone: 613-728-6016
Fax: 613-728-3718
E -mail: info@owcs.ca
Website: www.owcs.ca
Services: Adult day programs
H’Art of Ottawa
Address: 211 Bronson Avenue, Rm 304
Ottawa ON K1R 6H5
Telephone: 613-234-8497
Email: hartofottawa@bellnet.ca
Website: www.hartofottawa.ca
Services: Day program
Kiwanis Club of Ottawa – The AKtion Club
Address: 201–1283 Algoma Road,
Ottawa ON K1B 3W7
Telephone: 613-233-1900
Fax: 613-233-3718
E-mail: office@ottawakiwanis.org
Website: www.ottawakiwanis.org
Services: Members of the AKtion Club strive to return to their communities the benefits, help and caring they have received, while at the
same time developing important skills.
YMCA
Website: www.ymca.ca - visit the website to find the different locations.
Services: Offers a variety of programs and activities for people with disabilities.
City of Ottawa
Address: 110 Laurier Avenue West
Ottawa ON K1P 1J1
Telephone: 3-1-1 or 613-580-2400
Toll-Free: 866-261-9799
Fax: 613-580-2495
E-mail: There is a list of E-mail addresses on the website pertaining to different requests and needs. Please visit website.
Website: www.ottawa.ca
Services: Accessibility Services
- Day Programs for Adults / Special Needs Programs
Y’s Owl Maclure Cooperative Centre Inc
Address: 1140 Morrison Drive, Suite 100
Ottawa ON K2H 8S9
Telephone: 613-721-1500
Fax: 613-721-6223
E-mail: ysowl@magma.ca
Website: www.ysowlmaclure.org
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Resource Referral
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Address: 2339 Ogilvie Road (Main Floor)
Gloucester ON K1J 8M6
Telephone: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website: http://www.eorc-gloucester.ca/
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C)
Address: 160 Percy Street, Room #2
Ottawa ON K1R 6E5
Telephone: 613-567-5864
Fax: 613-567-5979
Website: http://ldao-c.ncf.ca/
Service Coordination
Address: 150 Montreal Rd, Suite 200
Ottawa ON K1L 8H2
Telephone: 613-748-1788
Fax: 613-748-1018
Website: www.scsottawa.on.ca
Respite Care
We Care Home Health Services
Address: 137A – 2269 Riverside Drive
Ottawa ON K1H 8K2
Telephone: 613-782-2244
Fax: 613-248-3357
E-mail: chall@wecarecanada.com
Website: www.wecare.ca
Services: Home support services, live-in care, personal care services, respite care
Roberts/Smart Centre
Address: 1199 Carling Avenue,
Ottawa ON K1Z 8N3
Telephone: 613-728-1946
Fax: 613-728-4986
Toll Free: 1-800-279-9941
E-mail: info@rsc-crs.com
Website: www.robertssmartcentre.com
Services: Residential services
Tamir Foundation
Address: 11 Nadolny Sachs Private, Suite # 218
Ottawa ON K2A 1R9
Telephone: 613-725-3519
Fax: 613-725-6045
Website: www.tamir.ca
Services: Purpose is to meet the needs of people with developmental and other disabilities in the Ottawa Jewish Community.
Total Communication Environment
Address: 5-203 Colonnade Rd. S
Ottawa ON K2E 7K3
Telephone: 613-228-0999
Fax: 613-228-1402
Email: tceadmin@tceottawa.org
Website: http://www.tceottawa.org
Services: Provides residential support and services to persons with multiple disabilities who have special communications needs
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Scholarships
Eleanor Ritchie Post-Secondary Education Scholarships for Students with ASD
In commemoration of the 30th Anniversary of the formation of the ASO we are pleased to announce the formation of the Eleanor Ritchie
Post-Secondary Scholarships for students with ASD. These awards are named after Eleanor Ritchie, a long-standing member of ASO, in
recognition of her dedication and support for individuals with ASD.
Social Skills Learning Groups/Support Groups/Counselling
Eastern Ottawa Resource Centre
Address: 2339 Ogilvie Road (Main Floor)
Gloucester ON K1J 8M6
Telephone: 613-741-6025
E-mail: info@eorc-gloucester.ca
Website: http://www.eorc-gloucester.ca/
Services: counselling
Service Coordination
Address: 150 Montreal Rd, Suite 200
Ottawa ON K1L 8H2
Telephone: 613-748-1788
Fax: 613-748-1018
Website: www.scsottawa.on.ca
Services: Graham Harvey – counselling, assessments
Professional Counselling Services
Address: Doctors' Building
267 O'Connor St S, Ste 407
Ottawa ON K2P 1V3
Telephone: 613-233-4276
Fax: 613-233-5763
Email: diannetanner@eisa.com
Richard W. Richardson – “Turning Anxiety into Excitement” Group – Counselling Support Group
Address: Riverside Health Centre
2211 Riverside Dr, Ste 107
Ottawa ON K1H 7X5
Telephone: 613-737-5284
E-mail: rw@igs.net
Website: www.gestaltottawa.ca
University of Ottawa – Centre for Psychological Services
Address: Vanier Hall
11 Marie-Curie, 6th Flr
Ottawa ON K1N 6N5
Telephone: 613-563-5289
Fax: 613-562-5169
E-mail: mrmartel@uottawa.ca
Website: www.socialsciences.uottawa.ca/psy/eng/cps.asp
Services: Offers individual psychological assessment and counselling in different areas to the general public
EAGLE Training Centre
Address: 209-1725 St. Laurent Blvd
Ottawa ON K1G 3V4
Telephone: 613-745-3977
Fax: 613-745-8497
E-mail: eaglecentre@yahoo.ca
Website: www.eaglecentre.org
Services: “Lifeskills” program – teaches adult life skills
AutismsupportOttawa
Online Forum Website: autismsupportottawa@yahoogroups.com
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Ottawa Parents Expressive Language Supports (OPEL)
opelgroup-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
Services: An online forum for parents of non-verbal or minimally verbal children, youth and adults in the Ottawa region interesting in
exchanging information on certain trainings, treatment and communication systems.
Subscribe at www.yahoo.com
Y’s Owl Maclure Cooperative Centre Inc
Address: 1140 Morrison Drive, Suite 100
Ottawa ON K2H 8S9
Telephone: 613-721-1500
Fax: 613-721-6223
E-mail: ysowl@magma.ca
Website: www.ysowlmaclure.org
Entraide Budgetaire Ottawa
Address: 300 Olmstead St, 2nd floor
Ottawa ON K1L 7K1
Telephone: 613-746-0400
Fax: 613-746-9284
E-mail: entraidebudgetaire@bellnet.ca
Website: http://www.ebottawa.org/
Special Needs Caregivers
Jen Donovan
Telephone: 613-823-4544
E-mail: jendonovan@magma.ca
Angela Elliott
Telephone: 613-435-0073
E-mail: aelliott1204@yahoo.ca
Penny Laughlin
Telephone: 613-421-7022
E-mail: pennyloonietwoonie@yahoo.ca
Marg Young
E-mail: mayoung@magma.ca
Speech & Language Pathologists
CommuniCare Therapy
Address: 2280 St. Laurent Boulevard, Suite 106
Ottawa ON K1G 4K1
Telephone: 613-738-2871
Fax: 613-738-2754
Website: www.communicare.ca
Sheila Bell
E-mail: sheilaslp@rogers.com
Jacquee Glance
Telephone: 613-798-5404
adults up to about age 24
Tanis Friesen
Telephone: 613-728-8879
E-mail: tfriesen@rogers.com
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Mary Jane Slingerland
Telephone: 613-839-3271 ext. 115
E-mail: steppingstones@bellnet.ca
Services: Support groups/social skills etc.
Mary Anne Zubrycky
Telephone: 613-820-4722 ext. 1
Services: Therapy and social coaching/counselling with children, teens and adults (short term therapy on corporate communication skills and
communicating in the workplace)
Krista Simon
Address: 1290 Thames St
Ottawa ON K1Z 7N4
Telephone: 613-291-5194
CCAC (Community Care Access Centre)
Address: Ottawa - Head Office
4200 Labelle St, Suite 100
Ottawa ON K1J 1J8
Telephone: 613-745-5525
Toll Free: 1-800-538-0520
Fax: 613-745-6984
E-mail: information@champlain.ccac-ont.ca
Website: www.ottawa.ccac-ont.ca
Taxes & Trust Funds
Disability Tax Credit/Disability Amount
Website: www.cra.gc.ca/disability
Services: A non-refundable tax credit that reduces the amount of income tax the individual has to pay. You must fill out Form T2201
Disability Tax Credit Certificate (with certification from a qualified practitioner.)
Disability Supports Deduction
Services: Adults with AS may be able to deduct expenses they incur to work, go to school, or do research for which they are paid. Expenses
might include job coaching, tutoring, or note taking expenses. Only the person with the disability can claim. Use form T929 Disability
Supports Deduction.
To obtain a copy of Guide RC4064, Medical and Disability-Related Information (includes Form T2201) or other bulletins/forms related to
disability:
-Phone: 1-800-959-2221
-Website: www.cra.gc.ca/forms (to download)
www.cra.gc.ca/orderforms (to order)
Donna Neff
Address: Neff Law Office,
1869 Maple Grove Road
Stittsville ON
Telephone: 613-836-9915
E-mail: donna.neff@nefflawoffice.com
Website: www.dnefflaw.com
Kenneth C. Pope LLB TEP
Address: Henson Trust Specialist
The Imperial Building
Suite 500-521 Bank Street
Ottawa ON K2P 1X3
Telephone: 613-567-9724
Toll Free: 1-866-536-7673
E-mail: kenneth.pope@on.aibn.com
Website: www.kpopelaw.ca
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