Audrey Jacques has over fifteen years of experience in the federal public sector. She has worked in communications and marketing as well as on a number of social policy files, including the delivery of...
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...
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 can be used by people of all abilities.
In...
Authority and Responsibility
The Board of Directors is the legal authority for The Council on Aging of Ottawa. As a member of the Board, the Chair of Communications provides leadership and support to staff...
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 in the Francophone community enjoy International...
Celebrating the People Behind Innovative New Intergenerational Engagement Opportunities
To celebrate International Women’s Day, we acknowledge our team of enthusiastic and passionate women (and one man...
As a bilingual and inclusive Council, The Council on Aging of Ottawa works to advance the wellbeing of Ottawa’s older adults. The COA has been an active part of the Ottawa community for over 45 years,...
Dear Mayor Sutcliffe,
The members of the Council on Aging of Ottawa’s Pedestrian Safety and Walkability Sub-Committee were very disappointed to learn at their recent meeting that the updated Winter Maintenance...
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 Capital Budget:
increase...
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 of us, particularly for older adults. As pointed...
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