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WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN ABILITIES FOUNDATION

We envision an inclusive, universally accessible society.

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WELCOME TO THE CANADIAN ABILITIES FOUNDATION

Canadian Abilities Foundation envisions an inclusive, universally accessible society.

News and EVENTS

NOMINATE A CAREGIVER FOR A
CANADA CARES AWARD

UP TO $10,000
CLOSES DECEMBER 31, 2025

Celebrate the efforts of family and professional caregivers with our One Wish and Caregiver Recognition Awards.

Accessible Skies
Research Project

Funded by Accessible
Standards Canada

Research focused on informing accessibility standards in the airport experience for people living with cognitive disabilities.

Art of Caring Gala
on Giving Tuesday

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2025

Canada Cares is hosting an extraordinary evening at Avant Garde, using the transformative power of art to help support families in need.

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Rock Stands Up

Febuary 4th, 2026

Get ready to rock! Join us as our bands perform in support of making a difference for Canadians living with disabilities.

Northumberland Caregiver Resources

FUNDED BY PETRO-CANADA CAREMAKERS FOUNDATION

This dedicated space is full of carefully curated resources to
support Northumberland in a caregiving journeys. 

Safety First & Tech Talks - Northumberland

Next up: OCTOBER 8TH 2025

Focused workshops and guides to encourage seniors to put safety first from emergency preparedness to tech safety.

OUR PROGRAMS

Publishing and Education

A participating network of over 500,000 Canadians with 4 magazine titles, social networks and websites.

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Young Caregivers Club

Young adults, teens and children often find challenges in providing care and daily living assistance for grandparents, parents and siblings. These resources are designed to provide coping techniques, valuable tools, and expert guidance to support self-care.

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Money Talks

A financial literacy program for Youth with Disabilities, Money Talks aims to educate and mitigate financial risk for young graduates.

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Caregivers Club

The Caregivers Club offers connection, support, and resources for those caring for loved ones—helping you navigate the joys and challenges of caregiving with a sense of community.

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Canada Cares award and one wish awards

Celebrate a caregiver you admire! Nominate a remarkable family or professional caregiver for a One Wish Award of up to $10,000.

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Return To WOrk

A curated set of practical resources from Abilities (CAF) offering guidance for parents, caregivers, people with disabilities, and employers as we return to workplaces and communities.

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Accessibility Mapping

This web initiative, created and managed by the Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF), champions inclusion, diversity, and barrier-free customer service, and invites you to join the movement.

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Get Involved

To get more general information, submit an article or volunteer with us, please fill out our general interest form.

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