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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

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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.

An Evening With The Jukebox Beatles

Wednesday, June 10th, 2026

We are delighted to to announce the return of the internationally acclaimed Jukebox Beatles for an unforgettable evening.

Safety First & Tech Talks - Northumberland

Next up: TBD

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

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.

NOMINATE A CAREGIVER FOR A
CANADA CARES AWARD

UP TO $10,000 • CLOSES DECEMBER 31, 2026

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

Northumberland County
Caregiver Resources

FUNDED BY PETRO-CANADA CAREMAKERS FOUNDATION

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

OUR PROGRAMS

Publishing and Education

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

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 Clubs

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 awards 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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Get Involved

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

OUR PUBLICATIONS

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Negotiating a Salary

Dear Joanna,After many interviews, and plenty of help from my Reena job coach through the community participation program Channels, I’m excited

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