Peterborough Council for Persons with Disabilities
Record #:
PET1110
Last Modified:
27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
12 Nov 2023
Description
| Description (Service) | Works to improve the quality of life for persons with disabilities in the Peterborough area by promoting equal opportunities in all aspects of life through advocacy, awareness and education. Active Together a program that works to increase opportunities and participation rates for persons with disabilities within sport and recreation. Mentorship is provided by staff Ambassadors who are passionate about sport and recreation and live with a disability to assist in motivating and exploring new opportunities, as well as periodic workshops to try new activities. Time in My Shoes (TIMS) is an experiential program delivered to schools, and currently being modified for community/business deliveries, which provides accessibility awareness facilitated by volunteers who live with a disability. AODA and other legislation exist to address accessibility and theTIMS workshop provides the human context as to why accessibility and inclusion matter. Also offers a volunteer committee that organizes National Access Awareness Week activities |
Service Details
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Peterborough (County of) |
| Eligibility | Persons with disabilities or individuals interested in learning more about inclusion for persons with disabilities
* Time in My Shoes - post-secondary schools, high schools, public schools (grade 4-8), local businesses and organizations |
| Application | Call for information |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | None |
Address and Location
| Located In Community | Peterborough |
| Address & Map | Venture North Building, 270 George St N Lower level Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3H1 |
| Intersection | George St and King St |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 705-874-8661 |
| info@pcpd.ca | |
| Website | www.pcpd.ca |
| Social Media | Facebook: https://facebook.com/ptbocpd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/council-for-persons-with-disabilities/ X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ptbo_pcpd |
| Primary Contact | Jason King, Community Outreach Coordinator; Email: tims@pcpd.ca |
| Alternate Contact | John McNutt, Executive Director; Phone: 705-760-1540; Email: john.mcnutt@pcpd.ca |
| Mailing Address | 270 George St N Box 1, Garden Court Peterborough, ON Canada K9J 3H1 |