This is the aging with disabilities phase 2 banner. The sub-title states: Development of a comprehensive knowledge-based framework to address the needs of Canadians with long-term disabilities who are aging. The banner contains 4 images: First a View of a visitable house with well-integrated sloping pathway from the street to the main entrance. A senior using a wheelchair is approaching his friend’s house. This represents the housing component of project. Secondly, a senior is transferring out of his car into a wheelchair while a friend shields him with an umbrella from the rain. This represents the caregiving/home supports component of project. Next a senior walking his two dogs in a park like setting. This represents the community participation component of project. Finally, a visually impaired senior is waiting for public transportation with a city bus approaching behind her. This represents the transportation component of project.

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Regional Team Leaders

The role of the Regional team Leaders is to facilitate a local Working Group who will conduct the community assessment of livable and inclusive communities for seniors with disabilities, identify action steps and priority areas for their community and provide feedback to the CCDS Project Team on the parameters of the project.

Fort St. John, British Columbia

Cindy Mohr
Fort St. John Association for Community Living

Lori Slater
Measuring Up the North Community Liaison

100 Mile House, British Columbia

Joanne Doddridge
District of 100 Mile House

Shelly Somerville
Measuring Up the North

Waterloo and Township of Woolwich, Ontario

Trudy Beaulne
Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo

James Hunsberger
Social Planning Council of Kitchener-Waterloo

Selkirk, Manitoba

Mayor David Bell
City of Selkirk

Jennifer Ferguson
Selkirk and District Planning Area Board

Rossburn, Manitoba

Ed Zimmerman
Rossburn Drop-In Centre

MaryAnn Grassinger
Rossburn Drop-In Centre

Criteria for Selection of Pilot Communities within British Columbia, Manitoba and Ontario

  1. Communities with higher percentage of seniors compared with other communities
  2. Population Size
    • One rural community in each province (less the 5000 population)
    • One urban community in each province (5000 – 50,000 population)
  3. Communities with higher percentage of people with disabilities compared with other communities
  4. Ethnically diverse – presence of visible minorities, immigrants, and Aboriginal people
  5. Presence of a seniors and/or disability network or organization
  6. Potential partners at the municipal government/bureaucratic level
  7. Indication that the community is interested in promoting disability and/or seniors issues, such as the presence of seniors/disability initiatives

Community Overviews

Note: Population statistics are from Community Profiles, Statistics Canada, 2006. Senior is defined as a person age 65 or over.

Fort St. John, British Columbia
Population: 25,136
Senior Demographic: 1585 (6%)
Overview: Fort St. John is an urban community in the northeastern part of British Columbia. It is known as the ‘Energetic City’ due to its resource base of oil, natural gas, forestry and agriculture as well as vitality of its residents. Fort St. John is a hub, servicing 64,000 people in outlying areas. The community had previously participated in the Measuring Up the North initiative.

100 Mile House, British Columbia
Population: 1,885
Senior Demographic: 430 (23%)
Overview: 100 Mile House is a rural community in the Central Interior with many lakes and beautiful scenery. Although it is a small centre it acts as a hub to a larger rural service area of about 20,000 people. 100 Mile house is an industry-based town focused on forestry, agriculture and tourism. It is a highly active area consisting of a high population of retired people and many caring volunteers. The community had previously participated in the Measuring Up the North initiative.

Waterloo, Ontario
Population: 97,475
Senior Demographic: 10875 (11%)
Overview: Waterloo is an urban centre that has evolved from an agriculture-based community to a telecommunications and technology hub. Waterloo has hosted a series of events based on community engagement and inclusion called Focus on Inclusion- Waterloo Community Action Forum. They also have an active Disabilities and Human Rights Group.

Township of Woolwich, Ontario
Population: 19,658
Senior Demographic: 2,850 (14.5%)
Overview: Woolwich is comprised of an extensive rural area and 15 residential settlements, 5 industrial/commercial areas and 3 open space areas. It is located in South-western Ontario, in the northeast section of Waterloo Region. The township vision is: “The Township of Woolwich will continue to meet our community’s needs through particular focus on managing growth, roads and infrastructure, human resources, community health and safety and quality services while being recognized as a leader in the provision of municipal services.”

Selkirk, Manitoba
Population: 9,515
Senior Demographic: 1,870 (19.6%)
Overview: Selkirk is a growing urban centre directly north of Winnipeg and its economy is derived from agriculture, manufacturing, tourism, culture and heritage. Major employers include Manitoba Hydro, Selkirk Mental Health Centre, Gerdeau MRM Steel Mill and several personal care homes. Selkirk is a regional hub for rural municipalities of St. Clements, East St. Paul and West St. Paul with a population of about 40,000 people.

Rossburn, Manitoba
Population: 546
Senior Demographic: 205 (37%)
Overview: Rossburn is a rural community close to Riding Mountain National Park. Its predominant economic activities include agriculture, mixed farming, ranching and recreational activities. Rossburn is a hub for 3000 people in the surrounding areas. The community is actively involved with the Age-Friendly Communities initiative in Manitoba.