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Canadian Celiac Association [1 record]

Record 1 2017-09-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Bowels
OBS

The Canadian Celiac Association is a national organization dedicated to providing services and support to persons with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through programs of awareness, advocacy, education and research.

OBS

The Canadian Celiac Association ... is a volunteer-based, federally registered charitable organization with its national office in Mississauga, Ontario. It was founded in 1972 with financial assistance from the Kaufman Foundation. The association was started by two women from Kitchener, Ontario, who, from personal experience with celiac disease, recognized vital needs of people suffering from the disease.

OBS

The initial objectives were to provide information on sources of gluten-free food, to foster research and to encourage mutual support among celiacs. Today, the association serves people with celiac disease and dermatitis herpetiformis through 28 affiliated chapters and 30 satellite groups across Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Intestins
OBS

L'Association canadienne de la maladie cœliaque est un organisme national dont le but est de fournir services et soutien aux personnes atteintes de la maladie cœliaque et de la dermatite herpétiforme, notamment par des programmes de sensibilisation, de défense de leurs intérêts, d'éducation et de recherche.

Spanish

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