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Ability First Ottawa Ages 10- 70. We are working with other charities, local businesses, and community service providers.

Ability First Ottawa (AFO) currently operates weekly afternoon/evening programs where people with developmental disabilities have the opportunity to participate in creative and productive activities within safe and friendly environment. This charity organization offers flexible programs devoted to the development and promotion of creativity, well-being, and community among persons with varies disabilities. Providing:

• Educational programming and workshops
• Providing mentoring program for youth/ students
• Promoting volunteering amongst youth/ students
• Personal Care

Support Initiative COVID-19

We have been giving telecommunications, online support, collecting and distributing medical supplies, zero waste gardens and food items to persons with disabilities and their families. Making kits for those experiences homeless population so that they have food, medical supplies and giving them to outreach teams.

09/30/2026

Truth and reconciliation or is your day. Please wear orange and amplify indigenous voices

09/19/2026

08/30/2026

Happy Pride Ottawa

"The disability-inclusive LGBTQ+ Pride flag by Valentino Vecchietti in collaboration with Dayna Halliwell of Evenbreak"

08/26/2026

The Box Of Life | Vermicomposting the worm bunch is doing amazing

08/16/2026

Thank you so much Donate A Mask we appreciate you all deeply ❤️

07/11/2026

When we had the funds we gave out this disability pride month boxes out. Plz support the business owners list

05/01/2026

Spring is here! People are enjoying lively streets, open patios, and friendly strolls. While that's great, it's important to remember that going out isn't always so easy for everyone. Uneven sidewalks, a lack of clear access, and transportation can be obstacles for people with . And it is not just environments that create barriers – systems and attitudes can also prevent full participation.
Accessibility should not be an afterthought. Improving how people move through spaces and connect with each other is only the first step. Accessibility benefits everyone, not just those with disabilities. Think about it.

03/17/2026

"Living with Long COVID" is an exhibition at Museum of Vancouver that promotes awareness of this misunderstood and often debilitating condition. It features the stories of people living with Long Covid and highlights their challenges, resilience, and the multitude of realities they live with. Since the launch in October 2025, over 10,000 visitors per month have been to see this exhibit at the Museum of Vancouver . Find out more at: https://museumofvancouver.ca/living-with-long-covid
You can also see a virtual tour of the exhibition, along with interviews from the project team: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KCFKVdmnmWw&t=1s

03/07/2026

Join us in celebrating International Women's Day 2026 which falls on March 8. Let’s support and empower girls and women and in so doing, build stronger communities and promote equality.

Address

70 Bongard Avenue
Ottawa, ON
K2E7Z9

Telephone

+16132915422

Website

http://www.abilityfirstottawa.org/

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Humanics Institute
3468 Old Montreal Road (Cumberland)

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