Tomorrow marks the annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities.

Launched by the United Nations in 1992, the occasion celebrates the contributions of people with disabilities, promotes their rights and well-being, and increases awareness, understanding, and acceptance.

Modern OT recognizes the importance of this day’s message of inclusion, equality, and accessibility for all individuals, and works with clients to help them overcome perceived barriers or biases to remain active in their community.

Today, and every day, we should remember the importance of imagining a better future for everyone. The disability rights movement recognizes that people with disabilities are instrumental members of our community who must be represented in the way society is organized.

We invite our readers to check out the resources in this article to access disability-related support and learn more about creating a just world for all.

Join Modern OT and others at this year's Brain Injury Association of the Ottawa Valley (BIAOV) Fall Fundraiser.  Together we are helping brain injury survivors and their families build skills, make connections, and find support in their community! 

Tickets are still available and can be purchased on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biaov-15th-annual-fall-fundraiser-tickets-424465065437

When: Wednesday October 19, 2022

Time: 5:00-8:00pm

Where: Bayview Yards, 7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa (Home of Invest Ottawa)

Dress: Business Casual

Tickets: $100 each

What to expect:  Live music, Raffle, 50/50, food stations and bar.
Please note that there is no ATM on site. The bar and raffle will accept debit and credit purchases, and 50/50 will be cash-only.

Thank you for your support!
See you there!

Modern OT is pleased to announce an exciting new partnership with LifeMark Health Group and Shoppers Drug Mart Inc.

LifeMark is a national leader in health care, offering community rehabilitation, workplace wellness, and medical assessment services to 3 million patients annually. Additionally, having recently become a division of Shoppers Drug Mart, they are part of a growing health network reaching small and large communities across Canada.

Through this partnership, Modern OT will expand our resources and boost accessibility to our existing services while developing new forms of treatment and care. By joining a larger healthcare network, we will be able to participate in national and provincial programs offering occupational therapy, case management, and vocational rehabilitation services. We will also have the opportunity to diversify our programs, share resources with our partners, and better advocate for the needs of our clients.

That said, while much is changing at Modern OT, much is staying the same.  Shannon McGrath and Fiona Smith Bradley stay in their leadership roles with the Modern OT team.   We will still retain the same name, locations, services, and staff, who have worked hard to earn a trusted reputation of client-centred care. As we embark on this exciting new chapter, we invite everyone to stay in touch with us and reach out with any questions or concerns.

We look forward to continuing to work with you.

Thank you.