Resources for PWS in Canada
National Canadian Organization:
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Foundation for Prader Willi Research Canada: www.fpwr.ca
Provincial Organizations:
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British Columbia Prader Willi Syndrome Association: www.bcpwsa.com
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Prader Willi Syndrome Association of Alberta: www.pwsaa.ca
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Saskatchewan: www.facebook.com/saskpws
Support for Staff:
Prader Willi Syndrome Network: www.pwsnetwork.ca/pws/index.shtml
Training for Staff:
Online Resources and Support
There are also many online support groups that have been created by parents, for parents on Facebook. Please search Facebook for "Prader Willi" or contact our Executive Director for directions on how to access these useful groups.
Resources for PWS in Ontario
Ontario Prader-Willi Syndrome Association:
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Developmental Services Ontario: www.dsontario.ca
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Ministry of Community and Social Services: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss
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Ontario Disability Support Program: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp
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Ministry of Children and Youth Services: www.children.gov.on.ca
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Special Services at Home: http://www.children.gov.on.ca/htdocs/English/specialneeds/specialservices.aspx
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Community Living Ontario: www.communitylivingontario.ca
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Information on Funding and Services: www.communitylivingontario.ca/families-individuals/funding-services
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Special Needs Road Maps: www.specialneedsroadmaps.ca
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People for Education: www.peopleforeducation.ca​
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Partners for Planning: partnersforplanning.ca/partnersforplanninghome and hub.partnersforplanning.ca/
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Brendan Pooran Law: www.pooranlaw.com
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ARCH Disability Law Centre: www.archdisabilitylaw.ca
International Resources for PWS
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Foundation for Prader WIlli Research USA: www.fpwr.org
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Prader Willi Syndrome Association USA (PWSA USA): www.pwsausa.org
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Prader Willi Syndrome Association UK: https://www.pwsa.co.uk/
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Latham Centers: www.lathamcenters.org
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International Prader-Willi Syndrome Organisation: www.ipwso.org