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Reaching New Heights
Thanks to the inspiration and encouragement of Occupational Therapist Shauna, Crescent staff came together to create a meaningful and exciting community experience for Crescent CPS participant, Logan. The idea led the group to the Boiler Room, where Logan had the...
A Holiday Party to Remember
What a fantastic Holiday Party we shared on Tuesday! From start to finish, the day was filled with laughter, connection, and plenty of festive cheer. The treats and bevvies were absolutely delicious, keeping everyone fueled for the fun, while the entertainment set the...
Building Inclusive Community Connections at Goat Ridge Farm
We are thrilled to highlight a meaningful community partnership, our ongoing connection with Goat Ridge Farm. Over the past year, the people we support at Crescent Centre have enjoyed several enriching visits to the farm, each one filled with adventure, learning, and...
Request for Proposals: Strategic Plan for Ongwanada Developmental Services
We are currently seeking proposals from qualified consultants or firms to develop a new strategic plan that will guide our organization’s direction and priorities for the next three years (2025-2028). This strategic plan should encapsulate Ongwanada's core values,...
Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinics Offered at Ongwanada Pharmacy
**Update: All after-hours Flu and COVID vaccination clinics scheduled for the coming weeks are fully booked. Starting November 11th, we will begin accepting walk-ins based on availability between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.** As the fall season approaches, so does respiratory...
Ongwanada is a Proud Partner of New Antiracist Kingston Campaign
A new antiracism campaign in Kingston, spearheaded by the Anti-Racism Working Group (ARTF), aims to raise awareness about racism and provide tools to support victims and educate bystanders. Co-chaired by Aba Mortley, Bhavana Varma, and Kingston Mayor Bryan Paterson,...
$170,300 Ontario Government Grant Helps Ongwanada Strengthen Services Post-COVID-19
On Tuesday, local MPP Ted Hsu met with the team at Ongwanada to celebrate the $170,300 Resilient Communities fund grant they received from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) to rebuild and recover from the impacts of COVID-19. “All...
Celebrating 50 Years of Rehab (KRC)- KRC Today
Chapter Two: KRC Today The KRC (Kinsmen Rehabilitation Clinic) currently includes two physiotherapists (Erin Thompson & Jen Sivilotti), one occupational therapist (Shauna Hatton), one OT vacancy and four hydrotherapy facilitators (Paula Gow, Sonja Acosta-Farrell,...
Celebrating 50 Years of Rehab (KRC)
Chapter One: KRC History In 1974, Ongwanada first established a children’s rehabilitation clinic, having recognized that the young residents were capable of making achievements that previously had not been considered possible. The government of the time would not fund...
Ongwanada Welcomes MP Mark Gerretsen and Minister Kamal Khera to Facility
Staff at the Ongwanada Resource Centre had the honour of welcoming MP Mark Gerretsen and the Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion, and Persons with Disabilities, for a visit yesterday afternoon. This visit presented a wonderful opportunity to...