Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities Resources
If you want to learn how to create a NORC-SSP (supportive service program) in Ontario, go to The NORC Innovation Centre. If you want to know how to build your […]
Ottawa needs more age-friendly housing
Ottawa Citizen | Letter to the Editor | October 1, 2024 Oct. 1 is recognized as the International Day of Older Persons, a good time to reflect on the place […]
Age-Friendly Housing Survey
The Council on Aging of Ottawa (COA) wants to hear from you! Older adults are the fastest-growing age group in Ottawa. Many older adults live on fixed incomes […]
Close to Home
Addressing the Urgent Need for Age-Friendly Housing By Peggy Edwards, The Council on Aging of Ottawa First published in the Fifty-Five Plus Magazine, September 2023 Everyone deserves a suitable place […]
Accessible Housing and Universal Design
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 Design. What is Universal Design? Universal design […]
We Need Accessible Housing and Inclusive Communities
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 […]
Watch the COA Delegation at the City’s Planning and Housing Committee during Budget Deliberations
Submission to the Pre-Budget Consultations 2023
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 […]
Should I Stay or Should I Move?
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