Branching Out celebrates third anniversary supporting the neurodiverse community By Sam Odrowski Branching Out Support Services (BOSS), an organization that serves adults with neurodiversities, marked its three-year anniversary last week. The social enterprise, located at 5 First Street, first opened…
In The Media – Orangeville granola initiative feeds the community in more ways than one
Orangeville granola initiative feeds the community in more ways than one Thank you to Matthew Strader from the Orangeville Banner for this wonderful article. A granola made by those who are neurodiverse, to support those who are neurodiverse Lack of…
“What’s The Point?” a Pathway to Inclusion for Autistic and Neurodivergent People
“What’s The Point?” a Pathway to Inclusion for Autistic and Neurodivergent People By Jeff Baker Inclusion is the new buzz word in the 21st century, and rightly so. We should be innovating and striving for greater levels of inclusion, but…
In The Media: In The Hills
Don’t miss the most recent edition of In The Hills Magazine – the article “Counter Culture” Here is a little excerpt from our contribution **Social enterprise too** Other organizations, such as Orangeville’s Branching Out Support Services (BOSS), which provides day…
Commonfare Kitchen Granola Team Members
DAKOTA: Cook at CommonFare Kitchen Q:“What do you like the most about making granola?” A: “I just like mixing the ingredients all together, measuring them too, and seeing it all done”-DM Dakota has a keen eye for levelling her measurements,…
Never Too Young- Educational Advocacy
As the summer is winding down, many people are preparing for back to school. This can be a time of excitement, but also a time of increased anxiousness for those who will need to advocate for additional support from an…
My Main Street Grant
The Commonfare Kitchen Receives Grant Funding The Town of Orangeville’s Economic Development & Culture office congratulates the CommonFare Kitchen on being successful recipients of My Main Street’s Local Business Accelerator program. The Commonfare Kitchen will receive a non-repayable funding contribution…
Choice and Self-Advocacy
I was grateful to have received lots of good feedback on the information I shared about independence and having support in the shadows. A huge part of independence is having choice and the skills for self-advocacy. Freedom to make choices…
Thinking About Independence
Our team spends A LOT of time learning, doing professional development, talking to individuals about what they want, and spending time with others from around the world who are offering the highest level services in the most respectful and impactful…
What is Love?
What is love? Happy February Everyone! Here we are in the last months of winter and in the month that is typically associated (in the mainstream media anyways) with love. Love is not a word we are encouraged to use…