BreakingDownBarriers

The Town Hall Clock Tower & CWOOD sign will be lit yellow on May 11 for Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (MCS) Awareness Day MCS is an official disability in Canada that can limit daily life and access to core services. Learn more at ehac-asec.ca #MCS #TownHallClockTower

Registration is open. Contact us for the Zoom link.

Our 10-Week Peer Support Workshop Series offers a safe, welcoming and judgment-free space for people who have experienced gender-based violence or discrimination.

With the rise of AI & chatbot tools, this free workshop will help u understand what AI is & how tools like ChatGPT work, use ChatGPT to get help w everyday tasks, questions/ideas, recognize risks of AI, incl misinformation & scams & protect personal info when using AI tools.

🛟Emergency Preparedness Week is here🛟 This year, the theme is: "Be Prepared. Know Your Risks." Are you prepared? Learn about local risks and how to make a plan for you and your family at ow.ly/fqiG50YTB3Y #EPWeek2026 #FamilySafety

Don’t be left behind. Join us for this free ChatGPT and AI Tools workshop! You’ll learn what AI is, how ChatGPT works and how to use these tools safely and confidently in your everyday life. To register and receive your Zoom link, please email cvc@bdbilrc.ca. Open to all ages.

Our Connecting with Seniors program for May is now open for registrations. Supplies are limited, so register early. Just email cvc@bdbilrc.ca for the Zoom link.

Emergency Preparedness Week (EP Week) 2026 is May 3-9, 2026. Did you know that EP Week has been recognized annually for over 25 years?! 🔗Get prepared & learn more at canada.ca/get-prepared #EPWeek2026 #FamilySafety

Our 1-hour AI/ChatGPT workshop builds confidence in using these tools safely & effectively. Learn practical ways AI can b meaningfully/safely incorporated in2 everyday life. It's a welcoming easy to follow workshop designed for all experience levels. Come curious-leave empowered!

A great and free ChatGPT and AI workshop open to everyone. To register, email cvc@bdbilrc.ca and receive your Zoom link.

Our 2nd Wellness Without Barriers progtam took place Wed. This month’s activity "Stress-Relief Ink Tracing" offered a calming & creative way to ease stress and anxiety as participants settled into the rhythm of tracing.

You're invited to take part. Click the link to register. docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfP…...

Breaking Down Barriers ILRC is proud to be part of the Menstrual Equity Fund Pilot Program with Food Banks Canada & Independent Living Canada 💙 Supporting access to menstrual products across Simcoe, Grey & Bruce. Contact us to schedule pickup.

Breaking Down Barriers ILRC staff came together to launch our 2026–2027 Operational Plan 💙 We’re excited to bring our goals to life, grow our impact & build new projects + partnerships guided by the communities we support. #CommunityDriven

Celebrating a massive step forward for local healthcare🏥 We are thrilled to announce the official land transfer of the future Collingwood General and Marine Hospital site at Poplar Sideroad and Raglan Street! Read the full release at ow.ly/qj2L50YJ1BW