The Canadian Celiac Association (CCA) is a national organization representing persons with Celiac Disease and Dermatitis Herpetiformis in Canada. We are a Registered Medical Charity and member of the Health Charities Council of Canada (HCCC).

Our Local Role

The Calgary Chapter of the CCA provides advice and support to persons with Celiac Disease across Southern Alberta. We continually conduct awareness and educational activities and are currently actively supporting medical research initiatives in Calgary. Our involvement in medical research is primarily through fund raising, chapter member participation in studies, and providing financial support to the medical facilities at the University of Calgary.

Our Mission

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.

• Become a member of our organization, for only $40.00 per year, and you can help support our efforts in research and awareness of celiac disease and gluten intolerance. Our very helpful and friendly Chapter Coordinators, Karen Renaud and Marla Carroll, are always willing to answer your questions and address your concerns. Call at 237-0304 and find out how the Calgary Chapter can help you.
   
• Information and assistance for celiac seniors:
  The Special Needs Assistance for Seniors program from the provincial government provides assistance to lower-income seniors having financial difficulties. In addition to allowable basic expenses for medications covered by the standard allowance, an additional grocery amount may be considered with a note from a doctor confirming that a senior has celiac disease.
  (Click here to link to the Alberta Seniors Financial Assistance Program)
   
• Here is the latest information on tax deductions for celiacs:
  As outlined on the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency website, the additional cost of Gluten-Free (GF) products is now an eligible medical expense on the T1-individual tax return for the 2003 and subsequent tax years. KEEP YOUR RECEIPTS FOR GLUTEN-FREE FOOD.
  (Click here to link to Celiac Disease - Medical Expenses)
  (Click here for information about the Disability Tax Credit available for the tax years 2001 and 2002)