If you want to learn how to create a NORC-SSP (supportive service program) in Ontario, go to The NORC Innovation Centre. If you want to…
Ottawa Citizen | Letter to the Editor | October 1, 2024 Oct. 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons, a good time…
Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults live on fixed incomes and will need to consider changing health, accessibility, and…
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…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
