Useful+Links

[|The Asthma Society of Canada] : Information about Asthma, including a section for parents and children

[|Asthma in Schools webpage] : An initiative of the Asthma Plan of Action, funded by the Government of Ontario, this website offers a wealth of information and resources for teachers, principals, parents and students for the management of asthma at school. It includes many dowloadable posters, information sheets, and checklists

[|The Canadian Diabetes Association] : Information about diabetes including signs, symptoms and general information about how to live with diabetes

[|Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Canada] :Information specific to youth living with diabetes, including a section with back to school information for parents and students

[|Trillium Health Centre's Diabetes School Toolkit] : This site contains information about the Trillium Health Centre's Diabetes School Toolkit, a DVD and booklet entitled "DIabetes in Children and Teens: A Survival Guide." The purpose of this toolkit is to help school staff learn about type 1 diabetes so that they will feel more comfortable providing support and accommodations for the student with type 1 diabetes. Contact and ordering information is available on this site.

[|Canadian Cystic Fibrosis Foundation]: This site offers a general overview of what Cystic Fibrosis and how it is treated. It also contains a specifc section for teachers with information on how to accomodate a child with Cystic Fibrosis in the classroom.

[|Cystic Fibrosis Foundation: A Teacher's Guide to CF] : This site provides an overview of Cystic Fibrosis and offers specific strategies for accomodating a student with Cystic Fibrosis in the classroom setting.

[|Coping with Cancer: Information for survivors, caregivers and professionals]: Useful information for teachers on what to expect when dealing with a student who has cancer

[|Candian Cancer Society]: Information about all types of cancers, treatments, and how to live with cancer. Also contains support and resource information as well as information regarding fundraising initiatives

[|Epilepsy Ontario] : Site contains a wealth of information such as clinical and medical information, general information about living with epilepsy as well as information for teachers.

[|Tourette Syndrome Foundation of Canada] : Information about Tourette Syndrome, as well as useful resources, including a section for educators.

[|Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy]: This is a site with general information about understanding and coping with Cerebral Palsy. It gives a good overview of how to accommodate those with the condition, emotionally and physically.

Brain Injury Association of America : This site provides excellent information for teachers, sufferers, and parents alike concerning brain injuries.