Our Rockin’ the House Bonspiel returns March 1, 2025
All the information you need to register, sponsor and participate can be found HERE
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Breaking Down Barriers is a registered charity and inclusive agency serving individuals with visible and invisible disabilities. These diverse disabilities include physical, sensory, emotional and intellectual. Located in Collingwood, ON, we are an accredited member of Independent Living Canada and provide a wide range of independent living skills programs, peer support activities, services and supports, resources and referrals across Simcoe, Grey and Bruce Counties. Learn more about our Mission and our 2022-2025 Strategic Plan. Our 2023 -2024 Annual Report can be seen here. The Disability Resource guide is now available.
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We welcome those interested to participate in our programs and events either as Consumers, supporters or Members. Come and join us as we continue to break down barriers that prevent the full participation of people with disabilities in our community.
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Cookbook for Charity
Our Breaking Bread cookbook is the gift that keeps giving. Every purchase, helps support programs and services BDB provides individuals with diverse disabilities. To order, email us at cvc@bdbilrc.ca
Registration is NOW open for our Bonspiel!
Ontario’s Direct Funding is an innovative program enabling adults with physical disabilities to become employers of their own attendants.
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Community Corner
Volunteering at Breaking Down Barriers means a lot to me. The variety of things to do is great and I even get invited to publicly speak at events. As someone who lives with multiple disabilities, it has opened a lot of doors for me. I am very proud to be a volunteer with Breaking Down Barriers