Text Box Breaking Down Barriers is holding its 28th Annual General Meeting on June 26th 2013 at the Royal Canadian Legion in Collingwood. This years event will feature guest speaker Melissa Vassallo. Melissa is an advocate for the disabled, a motivational speaker and a recent recipient of a Diamond Jubilee Award. For more information please check out her website at the link provided. Welcome to Breaking Down Barriers Breaking Down Barriers
empowers people with disabilities, enabling them to live independently
in our communities of South Georgian Bay. We are an inclusive agency,
serving people with physical, sensory, emotional or intellectual
disabilities. Disabilities can be visible or invisible. We are located
in Collingwood but serve South Georgian Bay including Wasaga Beach,
Clearview and the Town of the Blue Mountains. Our website reflects the
many activities, programs and initiatives that we provide for people
with disabilities and the whole community. We welcome those interested
to participate in our programs and events either as consumers,
volunteers or members. Come and join us as we continue to break down
barriers that prevent the full participation of people with disabilities
in our community. Please explore our website for more information, visit on our
facebook page
or
call us at 705-445-1543.
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posted Feb 7, 2013, 8:16 AM by Admin BDB
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posted Dec 3, 2012, 8:57 AM by Admin BDB
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Breaking Down Barriers is assisting with a survey to find out the needs of consumers with mobility issues in our community. We would appreciate your input by following the link below to Survey Monkey to answer our survey. We appreciate your assistance: |
posted Jul 18, 2012, 7:35 PM by Admin BDB
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Independent Living is the Key!! Breaking Down Barriers recently launched our 2012 Annual Fundraising Campaign. We hope to raise $10,000 for programs and services that are not covered by current agency funding. A donation to our General Operating Fund of $50 can send a group of twenty consumers a Yoga class once a week for six weeks. A donation of $100 can pay for a night out at the movies for twenty consumers and a donation of $250 can pay for computer classes for four consumers and a donation of $1,000 can pay for a bus trip and lunch for forty-five consumers. Our donors may also choose to contribute to the Consumer Contingency Fund (CCF). CCF is a central fund that is used to assist covered by other sources. This strong and vibrant community-based organization needs
your assistance and support. This is all about quality,
independent living for individuals with disabilities.Kindly consider making a gift today. Your financial support is critical for Breaking Down Barriers to continue its mission to quality services to the hundreds of consumers throughout our community. Together we can make a difference. Please consider donating generously your contribution means a lot
If you require additional information, don't hesitate to call Andrea, our Executive Director at 705-445-1543 ext. 300 or executivedirector@breakingdownbarriers.ca
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posted May 16, 2012, 7:51 AM by Admin BDB
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posted Jan 20, 2012, 12:37 PM by Admin BDB
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Independent Living Services of Simcoe County and Area is excited to announce the expansion of the Accessibility
Resource Centre to include an
Assistive Device Exchange!
The Assistive Device Exchange
is a website that provides an opportunity to access assistive devices no longer
needed by others. Use the Assistive Device Exchange website to
Find, Sell, or Give Away
equipment.
There is a growing demand for
assistive devices and an increased need for financial assistance to purchase
those devices. Financial supports, both government and community, are limited
and perfectly good pieces of equipment are gathering dust.
Re-use of equipment helps
everyone!
De-clutter your home.
Save your money.
Help reduce waste.
Visit http://www.assistivedeviceexchange.ca
Find, Sell, or Give Away
equipment on the
Assistive
Device Exchange website
today!
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