The KidsAbility Resource Centre is a treasure trove of over 5,000 carefully curated resources designed to cater to the diverse needs and interests of families in our community.
All of our resources have been vetted by therapists and have been carefully selected to support children, youth and families on topics such as toileting, speech, sensory, parenting, gross motor and much more!
Our resources include a wide selection of books, games, toys and devices and are free to anyone in the community (that’s right – you do not need to be a KidsAbility client). We also have therapeutic equipment such as walkers, standers, wheelchairs, and more.
Books
Games
Devices
Therapy Equipment
How to Borrow
Your therapist or reception can help you with borrowing materials when you are on site. Reception has copies of the membership form for you to complete. All resource(s) borrowed will need to be signed in and returned to the front desk. Our Customer Service Representatives will be happy to help you with this.
PLEASE NOTE: The Resource Centre is not staffed by therapists. Families are welcome to access any materials they wish from the Resource Centre except for therapeutic equipment. For therapeutic equipment such as walkers, bikes, sledges, wheelchairs, etc., please consult with your therapist. By searching our database, you will be able to view materials (descriptions, etc.) that are available and decide if you would like to proceed with borrowing. If you have any questions about the materials you are borrowing as it relates to your child’s development/therapy, please write these questions down and bring them to your appointment with a therapist. Your therapist will be happy to assist you with that!
1 Browse our resource inventory using keywords like toys, games, behavior, speech, sensory, parenting, and more. You can search by titles and authors too!
2 Contact us at 519-886-8886 x0 or email rcentre@kidsability.ca.
Include the following:
- Which site you would like to pick-up from (Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo)
- List of up to 4 resources you would like to borrow
3 Wait for confirmation. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours with a pickup date and time.
4 Pick-up your resources
Please bring a government issued ID with you and let reception know you are picking up a Resource Centre order.
If you want to borrow more resources when you return the current ones, please let us know in advance.
You can also use the Family Resource Computer in the lobby (instructions provided). Our Customer Service Representatives are here to assist you.
1 Browse our resource inventory using keywords like toys, games, behavior, speech, sensory, parenting, and more. You can search by titles and authors too!
2 Contact us at 519-886-8886 x0 or email rcentre@kidsability.ca.
Include the following:
- Which site you would like to pick-up from (Guelph, Kitchener, Cambridge, Waterloo)
- List of up to 4 resources you would like to borrow
3 Wait for confirmation. You will receive confirmation within 48 hours with a pickup date and time.
4 Pick-up your resources
Please bring a government issued ID with you and let reception know you are picking up a Resource Centre order.
If you want to borrow more resources when you return the current ones, please let us know in advance.
You can also use the Family Resource Computer in the lobby (instructions provided). Our Customer Service Representatives are here to assist you.
Therapy Store
Come in and discover the materials available for purchase at our Therapy Stores. There are over 18 items available, including fine motor, sensory, gross motor and oral motor items. Some items may require a note from a therapist prior to purchase. Note: these are purchases items (not borrowed). All prices include tax.
Frequently Asked Questions
You can borrow up to 4 resources at a time, and they’re due back in 2 weeks.
Two weeks.
At KidsAbility, we understand that life can get busy, which is why we don’t impose any late fees on our borrowed resources. However, it’s important to note that when items aren’t returned, it does impact our ability to effectively serve the community. By promptly returning resources, you ensure that others have the opportunity to benefit from our offerings, allowing us to maintain a seamless and accessible experience for all. Your cooperation plays a crucial role in sustaining this valuable resource for everyone in our community.
You will be asked to complete a membership form by reception. And we will require proof of a government issued ID.
In order to borrow therapeutic equipment, please speak with your therapist who would be happy to discuss that with you!
KidsAbility upholds the highest standard of cleaning practices as mandated through Public Health, our Exemplary Standing with Accreditation Canada and we use hospital-grade disinfectants in the cleaning of our sites, toys and equipment which have been approved by Health Canada. Please email rcentre@kidsability.ca if you have any questions related to the cleaning protocol for Resource Centre materials.
We gratefully accept donations of new and gently used books, games and multi-media materials for our Resource Centres. Please email rcentre@kidsability.ca with a picture of the items you wish to donate. If you have therapeutic equipment that you wish to donate, please refer to KidsAbility’s Equipment Donation information.
For any additional questions you may have email rcentre@kidsability.ca. We hope you enjoy the materials you borrow!