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 .