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Celebrating Super Seniors
Betty Jean McHugh is a marathon runner from Vancouver. Number 95, Lou Billinkoff from Winnipeg, still gets a thrill from running the 100-meter dash. Both Gloria Ruttkay and Harry Whalen take to the daring C.N. Tower Edge Walk. What do these people have in common? In addition to their physically and psychologically challenging ambitions, they […]
Continue reading Celebrating Super SeniorsA Vote for Accessibility
June 7 is Election Day in Ontario. Are you on the voters list? If in doubt, simply visit the Elections Ontario website for information on how to register and vote. Elections Ontario has made registering and voting easier than ever before. If you go in person, make sure you bring your voter card, proper photo […]
Continue reading A Vote for AccessibilitySpring into Action
Spring is in the air! Bright days and warm weather are nudging us out of hibernation and into a season of renewed activity. The increase in light helps boost our mood and motivation too! It’s time to revive those New Year’s resolutions that got buried under snow. Why not cultivate your self-renewal goals with a […]
Continue reading Spring into ActionThe All-Inclusive Family Vacation
It’s that time of year when winter is dragging on and we dream of heading south. A tropical all-inclusive paradise would be nice – just pack the bags and go. For some of us though, “all-inclusive” means something different when there are special needs to be arranged. Where do you dream of going on a […]
Continue reading The All-Inclusive Family VacationEmbracing Winter
Winter: do you love it or loathe it? Snowy days and frosty nights make us want to curl up and stay inside. The weather can put a strain on our physical and mental well-being. A lot of us get the January Blues: low energy, restlessness, and grumpy or sad moods. To beat the winter blahs […]
Continue reading Embracing WinterHoliday Cheer!
Hurray! After weeks of planning for the big holiday, everything’s perfect. It’s going your way. Your guests have arrived and you go to the door. Are you sure you covered everything? Isn’t there just one thing more? If this sounds familiar, it was an ad on TV: the Christmas commercial from Zellers in the 90s. […]
Continue reading Holiday Cheer!Getting Around the Holiday Hoopla
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas! Santa Claus has come to town and the countdown to December 25th has begun. There’s the shopping, baking, decorating, and the travel plans too. Getting things done can seem overwhelming: big crowds, short fuses, and long to-do-lists. Where is the comfort and joy in the Christmas rush? […]
Continue reading Getting Around the Holiday HooplaMoving Forward After a Loss
What happens after losing a loved one, the person at the centre of our life? We mourn, we reflect, and somehow we move on, propped up by the support of others and an inner strength we never knew we had. For John and Wendy Hillier, their daughter-in-law Corinne Foucault was more than the centre of […]
Continue reading Moving Forward After a LossHappy Canada 150
Canada’s biggest birthday party is just a couple of weeks away. Celebrations are planned across the nation from backyard barbecues to Parliament Hill. How are you going to mark this special occasion? Are you planning to visit Ottawa and attend the show at Parliament Hill? The capital always puts on a great big birthday bash […]
Continue reading Happy Canada 150Accessible TTC and the Holiday Season
The holiday season is extremely busy especially in Toronto. There is always some kind of event going on – family gatherings, big shopping trips and festive community events. Make reservations well in advance at http://wheelchairinmotion.com as we get booked up quickly. Specific date not available? No problem! Toronto Transit Commission have been working diligently to […]
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