some examples of the types of programs and services available through Easter Seals’ provincial partners.
. Assistive and Adaptive Technology – equipment loans and financial assistance to individuals and families
• Education and Training, as well as scholarships and bursaries
• Sport, Recreation, and Leisure – sledge hockey, wheelchair basketball, boccia, and more
• Rehabilitation and Occupational Therapy
• Residential and Respite. Summer Camp
The programs most sought after and accessed are the Access 2 card( nationally), assistive and adaptive technology, and summer camps( provincially).
While Easter Seals in Canada does not provide programs and services specifically for veterans, those programs and services that are available for adults with disabilities are equally available to veterans, who are welcome to contact us for information and assistance at any time.
The effect of COVID-19 on Easter Seals’ programs
As has been the case for many organizations across the world, the COVID-19 pandemic has necessitated the interruption and cancellation of many Easter Seals in-person programs in 2020. While virtual alternatives were a solution for some of these programs, such as summer camps, other programs simply could not be offered at all. The pandemic has had an impact not only on clientdirected programs, but also on the fundraising efforts of Easter Seals and its supporters all across Canada. Traditional fundraising events, such as golf tournaments and galas, could not be held and, like summer camp, prompted a number of creative and safe alternatives, such as virtual galas, online silent auctions, sociallydistanced marathon / walkathon events, and even a butter tart driving tour of southern Ontario.
Despite these creative solutions, and despite the continued generosity of Easter Seals’ corporate and individual donors, 2020 has been financially difficult for the majority of people and businesses, often leading to a domino effect. Many of the Access 2 Card partner venues have had to close or modify their operations for health and safety reasons, which has led to a decrease in the sales and renewals of the card. A number of corporate donors have seen their own revenues decline sharply as a result of the pandemic and have not been able to offer the same level of financial support as in the past. Several provincial Easter Seals programs, as well, have had to be put on hold or be cancelled outright. Even if the pandemic were to magically disappear overnight, it will take time for all involved to return to where they were before COVID-19 hit.
Camp Bumbleberry – Kids Camp Salmonier Line, NL. To Table of Contents
Camp Papillon- Saint-Alphonse-Rodriguez, QC. Opened in 1938.