Chex Daily Show Caley Bedore came to interview some of our members who were at the Peterborough Axe Club. This activity was part of the regular scheduled Active Together program and it was covered by the media because of the timing which coincided with National Access Week. In the video segment, Caley discusses the what… Continue Reading Chex Daily Show
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On March 6, 2017, approximately 30 Recreation and Leisure students at Fleming College had the opportunity to participate in a Time In My Shoes (TIMS) program designed specifically for them. They had the opportunity to navigate their school using vision simulation goggles and learning how to act as a sighted guide; they used wheelchairs to… Continue Reading TIMS at Fleming College with Rec. & Leisure students!
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Are you intimidated by yoga because you can’t get to the floor with ease due to injury, inflexibility, disability or age? If so, Gentle Chair Yoga may be for you! The Council for Persons with Disabilities is hosting a Gentle Chair Yoga Class through Restore and Renew Yoga from January 12th, 2017 to February 16th,… Continue Reading Gentle Chair Yoga
Read More »The Peterborough Centre for Independent Living is now open and online! The Peterborough CIL provides information to individuals with disabilities, caregivers, and the general public about services and programs available to them in the City of Peterborough. Everyone who comes to the Peterborough CIL is free to make their own decisions, ask for assistance, and… Continue Reading The Peterborough Centre for Independent Living
Read More »The Buildings Committee recently acted as a consultant for the Peterborough Community Housing Development Corporation (PCHDC). This corporation acquires older homes and renovates them to provide affordable accommodation. The house at 218 Wolfe St. is barrier-free and accommodates an individual with mobility problems on the 1st. floor and hearing impaired family on 2nd floor. CPD… Continue Reading Barrier-Free Accommodation
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