The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) wants to hear from you! Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults…
Addressing the Urgent Need for Age-Friendly Housing By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, September 2023 Everyone…
People living with disabilities, including many older adults, require accessible built environments, including age-friendly accessible housing. The best way to ensure this requirement is to adopt Universal Design.What is…
Accessibility is created when the needs of people with disabilities are specifically considered, and products, services and facilities are built or modified so that they…
On Wednesday, February 15, 2023, Valerie Wright, member of the COA’s Age-Friendly Housing Committee presented two recommendations for consideration for the City’s Draft Operating and…
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) is pleased to participate in the pre-budget consultations. The past three years have been extremely challenging for all…
Dear Minister Cho, On behalf of our Board and members, we urge the government to renew funding for Ontario Renovates and make the Seniors’ Home…
Valerie Wright is a retired teacher/principal from the Ottawa Catholic School Board. She is a member of the Council on Aging’s Age Friendly Housing Committee,…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
