EKO is a member association that represents more than 30 organizations. Our members are publicly funded agencies providing clinical care for kids with disabilities and developmental differences and their families, research centres and academic hubs, and not-for-profit equity organizations—all those who are dedicated to advancing innovative clinical applications, improving our understanding of disabilities, and translating knowledge.
EKO members are staffed by experienced professionals working to build a sound foundation so kids with disabilities and developmental differences live their best lives. EKO offers two categories of membership: General and Associate.
General Members
Our General Members include not-for-profit organizations in Ontario staffed by regulated health professionals who provide a range of clinical care for kids based on the needs of their community. Services can include:
- Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Speech and Language Therapy
- Behaviour Therapy
- OAP core clinical services and foundational family services such as Urgent Care, Caregiver Mediated Early Years and Entry to School
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Infant and Child Development
- Family Education & Coaching
- Community Pediatrics
- Special Services at Home
- Sibling Workshops
- Diagnostic Clinics
- Cleft lip and Palate Clinics
- Seating and Mobility Services
- Infant Hearing Program
- Orthotics and Prosthetics Services
- Youth Support Groups
- Social Work
- Psychology
- Respite Support
- Service Coordination
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Family and Peer Mentoring
- Specialty Clinics
- Audiology
- Adaptive equipment
- Consultation and Assessment
- Blind and Low Vision Clinics
- Adaptive Augmentative Communication
- Caregiver Skills Building
- Transition Supports
- Coordinated Service Planning
- Counseling and Therapy
- Prenatal and Nutrition Services
General Members include multi-service agencies that may also provide access to other clinical support programs for children and youth.
Associate Members
Associate Membership is available to not-for-profit organizations dedicated to advancing child development practice and outcomes, including research institutes and groups, agencies offering clinical care outside Ontario, and organizations focused on the needs of underserved and equity-deserving populations.