Centre for ADHD Awareness, Canada

CADDAC provides leadership and support in awareness, education and advocacy for ADHD.

CADDAC 2022 Advocacy Initiatives

In 2022 CADDAC will be focusing on two advocacy campaigns:

An Ontario pre-election campaign; and
A national campaign, beginning with an ask for formal federal recognition of an ADHD Awareness Day.

We are Looking for Volunteers

CADDAC is asking for volunteers with experience in advocacy work, politics, or ties in politics, who are interested in joining committees that will lead these campaigns.

We are also looking for those with experience in organizing people and events to organize their ADHD community for possible online campaigns and future events.

All meetings will be held at mutually convenient times, generally in the evening, or on weekends, over zoom.

If you are interested, please send an e-mail to heidi.bernhardt@caddac.ca entitled, “Advocacy Volunteering”
by February the 4^th, including information on:

Which committee you would like to be a part of, or if you are interested in organizing your local ADHD community;
Your past experience and /or ties; and
What you can contribute to the committee or community organization.

A confirmation of receipt e-mail will be sent with some possible follow-up questions if required. If you do not receive a reply, please resend your e-mail and copy info@caddac.ca.

Our advocacy committee will review everyone’s information and get back to everyone with confirmation of their suggested role.

Warm regards,
Heidi Bernhardt

CADDAC is Hiring

CADDAC is hiring a Development Manager to add to the team.

If you would like to work for a good cause, we’d like to talk to you.

K to 12 Ontario Educational Standards Initial Recommendation Report Feedback - CADDAC's Response

After years of advocating for students with ADHD in Ontario, CADDAC is delighted to have this opportunity to respond to the K to 12 Ontario Educational Standards Initial Recommendation Report. We have followed AODA’s lead in breaking the report into main themes and have responded to the themes that we feel affect our students with ADHD.

ADHD in Women and Girls

This October for ADHD Awareness Month we are raising awareness about ADHD in women and girls.

Call for bloggers

Volunteer Guest Blogger

The ADHD journey is never meant to be travelled alone. It is much more fun and encouraging when we have others on this journey with us.

Annie Desrochers

Our ADHD Resource Navigator will work with families and individuals affected by ADHD to identify ADHD and mental health resources in their communities.

Animated Children's ADHD Video Series

Check out our 3-part children's animated ADHD series of videos. They help explain ADHD and its associated struggles to children with ADHD in language they can understand