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Record #:
ONT00097
Last Modified:
20 Mar 2025
Last Full Update:
12 Mar 2025
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 416-597-2229 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-665-3223 (1-800-665-FACE) |
| info@aboutface.ca | |
| Website | www.aboutface.ca |
| Primary Contact | Kelsey Ferrill , Communications Officer |
Site Information
| Site Location | Toronto (North York) |
| Located In Community | North York West |
| Address & Map | 51 Wolseley St Toronto, ON M5T 1A4 |
| Intersection | Bathurst St and Queen St W |
| Physical Access | Not Accessible |
Agency Information
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit |
| Primary Executive | Namrit Sidhu, Executive Director; Email: namrit@aboutface.ca |
| Funding | Donations ; Private |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Emotional, peer and social support, resources, educational programs and public awareness for and on behalf of individuals with facial differences and their families Trailblazers Training for Recreation Programs - Children and youth programs focused on introduction, working with facial differences, trauma informed practice and inclusivity Virtual Children and Youth Speaker Series - Volunteer led series. Topics include: growing up with facial indifference, careers, making friends and more Trailblazers Training and Camp Bursary Fund - Camps that receive special training will be approved as an inclusive space for the facial indifference community Frankie and Pearl video series - Worksheets, lesson plans focused on building community in schools (kindergarden to grade 6). Offered in English, French and closed captioning |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9am-5pm |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Boundaries | Canada |
| Eligibility | People with a facial indifference and their families * Schools, community interested in learning about inclusivity |
| Application | Call or visit website |
| Languages | English ; French |
| Fees | Varies per program |
Categories and Classification
| Youth Main Categories | Disabilities ; Health |
| Youth Sub-Categories | Health & Disabilities ; Health Support Groups |
| Service Categories | Disease/Disability Information ~ Facial Disorders/Disfigurements ; Subject Specific Public Awareness/Education ~ Facial Disorders/Disfigurements |
