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MM/DD/YYYY
Active and Able Programs at Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre
 
Check out the Winter session of our Active and Able Program
designed for persons with disAbilities or health barriers:
  • Accessible Youth Programs: youth enjoy inclusive activities at our accessible Youth Centre. Include pre-employment services, workshops/skills training, Peer Support Art Group, social drop-in. Some attendant services provided. Free.
  • Chair Tai Chi Class:  practice gentle movements that improve flexibility, energy, relaxation. Thur. Jan. 8-Mar. 26. 11am-Noon ($12 for 12 weeks)
  • Barrier Free Access to Swimming: enjoy attendant-supported leisure swimming. Tues Jan.13-Mar.31. Noon-3pm. Free. Info: call 416 690-8804
  • Staff-Assisted Hot Tub & Pool Program: enjoy attendant-supported access to hot tub & pool. Fri. Jan 9-Mar. 27. Noon-3pm. Free with $5 annual membership.
  • Gentle Motions 1-Water Movements: practise low-impact exercises in accessible Hot Tub.  Lift chair or stair access. Thurs. Jan.8-Mar. 26. 10-10:40am. ($20, 12 wks)
  • Bluffers Peer Support Group: Adults share ideas and peer support in this self-directed club. Activities include workshops, discussions and outings. Every other Friday: 2-4pm Free with $5 annual membership.

OTHER SERVICES:

  • Advocacy & Counseling 
  • Wellness/fitness Programs
  • Information & Referral
  • Free Workshops   

Winter session starts week of Jan. 5 and runs for 12 weeks. Registration is ongoing and can be done at centre’s reception. Program subsidies are offered. Annual Membership: $5. Attendant services are provided for some programs.

For information, please call David Meyers at 416 396-7606 or email at david@bbnc.ca

Location:  Birchmount Bluff’s Neighbourhood Centre.  
               93 Birchmount Rd. Scarborough (at Kingston Rd).
                                         

12/17/2008

York University Offers a Bridging Course For Women

Sponsored by the School of Women’s Studies in Cooperation with the Native Women’s Resource Centre for Independent Living Toronto

  • Learn…in a supportive group environment
  • Improve…reading, writing and speaking skills
  • Explore…your education options and potential
  • Prepare…for future university study

Course participants must be 21 years of age or over, permanent residents of Ontario, and comfortable in both spoken and written English. A grade of ‘B’ or better offers admission to mature students to York University. The Bridging course is not appropriate if you require ESL instruction. If you have completed one full year or more of university or academic college studies, you may not need a Bridging course as an admissions credential.

Where: Native Women’s Resource Centre
            191 Gerrard Street East (Gerrard & Sherbourne)

When:   Wednesdays, 10:00 am ~ 2:00 pm
            January 14th ~ April 1st, 2009

Course Director: Brenda Blondeau
Information and Registration session: Wednesday, January 7th, 2009 at 10:00 a.m.

Fee: $150.00 + Books, payable by cash or money order only (Limited Enrolment)

For further information: Call the School of Women’s Studies, 416-736-2100 ext. 77818

This program is subsidized by York University as part of its community outreach program. 
 

11/27/2008
Health Canada Warns Consumers not to use two vitamin C supplements due to potential health risk

Health Canada is warning Canadians, especially expectant mothers, not to use two vitamin C products sold under the brand names New Roots Herbal Vitamin C8 and Vitazan Professional Vitamin C Advanced Ascorbate. These products were improperly manufactured using vitamin A instead of vitamin C, exposing consumers to potential risks of adverse events.
 
For more information, click on here.
 
11/17/2008
2005 Pride Legend 3 Wheel Scooter for sale

 
Reclining high back seat and adjustable headrest, flat free tires, basket, lights, on-board 3 amp charger, viper blue.  Barely used, asking $3,800 or best offer. 

Contact Julie at (416) 967-4554

10/30/2008
New Tetra Society newsletter
 
The latest edition of Gizmo, newsletter of the Tetra Society of North America, has just been published. It includes stories on:
  • An expedition by two quadriplegics to Everest Base Camp, Nepal
  • An “off-road” wheelchair adaptation from Halifax
  • A project to enable people with disabilities to take to the sky in a glider
  • A device to enable a San Francisco woman to continue to kayak
And many more issues.
 
For more information, click here.
 
10/15/2008
NEADS Online Calendar

The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) has developed an online calendar of events.  To view the calendar, click here.

For the NEADS website, click here.

9/26/2008
Link Up extends its proven services in booming York Region
 
Link Up Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities is pleased to announce the opening of a new office within the Regional Municipality of York, effective September 16, 2008.
 
For more information, click here.
 
9/22/2008
“Estate Sale” 

2007 NEW Dodge Caravan, Red Crystal
  • Braun Floor Conversion with Under Floor Ramp
  • ONLY 2,600 km.
  • PR. Seat, 38L V6 –
  • Cost $61M SALE $49M or best offer.
Tel: (416) 231-5713 
e-mail bskeogh@rogers.com

8/6/2008