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…
By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of OttawaFirst published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, March/April 2023 During the week of March 20, older adults…
Do you have a professional background working with infants, toddlers and pre-school children? We are looking for individuals who have an interest in intergenerational programming…
Do you have a professional background working with infants, toddlers and pre-school children? We are looking for individuals who have an interest in intergenerational programming…
George Hartsgrove is a retired single gay male, originally from Brantford ON, who spent most of his career in Ottawa. Soon after arriving in Ottawa…
Ken lives near Fitzroy Harbour in West Carleton ward. He retired in 1992 after a 30-year career in the Canadian Forces as a senior Military…
Raynald was the General Manager of Programs (2006 to 2020) for the Canada Safety Council (CSC) in Ottawa. He was responsible for the curriculum development…
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,…
Mary Appleton has had a variety of careers starting in national amateur sport organizations, to marketing for an Ottawa home health agency, to managing a…
Jenny Brooks was a Critical Care and Emergency Nurse for many years, before becoming a full-time professor at Algonquin College teaching these same specialties. She…
The COA gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Ontario and the City of Ottawa.
