Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in Ottawa, Ontario
Compare 10 listings for parent support & advocacy groups in Ottawa, Ontario. Review available age groups, languages, settings and contact details, then confirm current services, fees and wait times with each provider.
Support and advocacy organizations connect families with peer support, workshops, help navigating school plans (IEPs) and funding programs, and someone to talk to who has been there. Many are parent-founded nonprofits and free to join. They are often the fastest way to learn how services actually work in your area — ask about parent mentoring and newcomer sessions.
How to compare parent support & advocacy groups in Ottawa
Compare peer support, advocacy help, meeting format, eligibility, languages and fees. Listing details can change, so confirm fit, availability and costs directly before making a decision.
- Is the group for parents, caregivers, autistic adults, siblings or a particular community?
- Are meetings facilitated, peer-led, professionally led or a mix of formats?
- What privacy expectations, accessibility supports and language options are available?
- How can someone join, and are meetings free, online, in person or offered both ways?
Providers
The Portia Learning Centre - ABA Therapy
ABA therapy and behavioural health centre in Nepean, Ottawa, providing comprehensive, focused and small-group ABA, psychotherapy and psychological services for children with autism and developmental…
- Age groups
- preschool 3 5, school age 6 12
- Settings
- clinic, in home
Phone: +1 613-221-9777
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C) is a community organization that raises awareness, advocates, and offers programs and resources to help individuals with learning…
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- clinic, community
Phone: +1 613-567-5864
Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton - Learning Center
The Learning Disabilities Association of Ottawa-Carleton (LDAO-C) is a community organization dedicated to supporting individuals with learning disabilities and learning differences through advocacy…
- Age groups
- school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- clinic, community
Phone: +1 613-621-3043
The Portia Learning Centre - ABA Therapy
The Portia Learning Centre provides personalized ABA therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder, developmental delays, and behavioral challenges since 2006. Services include comprehensive and…
- Age groups
- early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- clinic, in home, school
Phone: +1 613-591-9966
Association Integration Sociale D'Ottawa
Founded in 1991, AISO (Association pour l'intégration sociale d'Ottawa) provides services exclusively in French to adults with intellectual disabilities in Ottawa, supporting their inclusion and well…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus
- Languages
- fr
- Settings
- in home, community
Phone: +1 613-744-2241
LiveWorkPlay
LiveWorkPlay is a community organization in Ottawa that supports people with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with dual diagnoses to live, work, and play as valued…
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community
Phone: +1 613-235-9550
Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc.
Ottawa-Carleton Lifeskills Inc. (OCL) is a nonprofit organization serving adults with developmental disabilities since 1985. They offer residential support (24/7 staffed homes), supported independent…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- in home, community
Phone: +1 613-254-9400
Service Coordination Support/Soutien
Service Coordination Support (SCS) is the initial contact for people with developmental disabilities or autism in Ottawa and the Eastern Region of Ontario. SCS helps individuals and families find…
- Age groups
- early intervention 0 3, preschool 3 5, school age 6 12, teens 13 17, adults 18 plus
- Languages
- en, fr
- Settings
- clinic, community
Phone: +1 613-748-1788
Ability First Ottawa
Ability First Ottawa is a nonprofit organization providing comprehensive services and support for people with disabilities and their families. The organization offers caregiver support through intake…
Phone: +1 613-291-5422
Change Coalition
The Change Coalition is a Canadian advocacy organization empowering people with invisible, hidden, and non-apparent disabilities through education, community partnerships, and inclusive support…
- Age groups
- adults 18 plus, seniors 65 plus
- Languages
- en
- Settings
- community, telehealth
Parent Support & Advocacy Groups in nearby cities
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Other autism services in Ottawa
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- Child Psychologists in Ottawa (35)
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- ABA Therapy in Ottawa (18)
- Occupational Therapy in Ottawa (14)
- Autism Schools & Learning Programs in Ottawa (10)
- Respite Care in Ottawa (7)
- Social Skills Groups in Ottawa (5)
Funding & support programs in Ontario
- Disability Tax Credit (DTC) — Federal non-refundable tax credit for people with severe and prolonged impairments, or supporting family members…
- Autism Nova Scotia — Provincial non-profit offering programs, regional supports, advocacy, employment and recreation services for autistic…
- Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) — Long-term savings plan for an eligible beneficiary who is DTC-approved, has a valid SIN, is a Canadian resident when…
- The Passport Program: Funding for Community Life & Caregiver Respite (Adults 18+) — Ontario funding for eligible adults with developmental disabilities to support community participation, daily living…
- Vulnerable Persons Registry — Waterloo and Partner Communities — Free, voluntary registry that gives participating local police services emergency information about a vulnerable person…