Accessibility in the outdoor built environment is not necessarily a “fait accompli” because it has been legislated. Current regulations are not universally applied and building codes are minimal and insufficient for the many different types of disabilities that can impact…
Renewing Health Cards
Expired Health Cards must be renewed by end of February. It is possible to book an appointment to renew your card at the Service Ontario office in Ottawa City Hall, which can easily be reached by Para Transpo, and is…
Community Living
The Covid-19 pandemic has focused attention on the needs of our senior population wanting to age in place with appropriate neighbourhood supports. The needs of younger adults with complex physical, medical and intellectual disabilities are identical to those of the…
Powers of Attorney
As family members with a physical disability grow into independant adults able to direct their own care, the need for a Power of Attorney tends to be forgotten. But what if something goes wrong with care, or a medical crisis…