Moving forward

As we continue to roll out second vaccine doses to individuals supported by Ongwanada, an increasing number of them will become considered immune to COVID-19 (fourteen days after receiving their second dose). With their immunity comes the ability to engage in...

Second dose appointments

Individuals who received their first COVID-19 vaccination at Ongwanada Resource Centre can rest assured that we are currently working to move second-dose appointments sooner than initially scheduled based on vaccine availability. We will be in contact with each...

Memo to Families

June 17, 2021| June 17 re: Vaccines and family visits Dear Ongwanada family members, I am pleased to inform you that, working closely with our Public Health Unit, we have secured additional Pfizer BioNTech vaccine to provide accelerated second doses for many...

Memo to Families

June 10, 2021| June 10 re: Roadmap to reopen Ontario Dear Ongwanada family members, As the Province enters step one of its Roadmap to Re-open, we are receiving a number of inquiries regarding what this means for the people we support and their families. Effective...

Memo to Families

May 20, 2021| May 20 re: MCCSS vision reform Dear Ongwanada family members, For the past year, the Ministry of Children Community and Social Services has sought input from people with developmental disabilities, families, service providers, and academics into the...