Still Sideline Support We’ve probably all seen a coach on the sidelines encouraging an athletic player. Usually it is loud, energetic, boisterous and sometimes even appears aggressive – so caught up in the athletes actions. The coach CAN’T jump in…
Granola Bar Recipe
Recently the participants of our day services architect program at BOSS worked on perfecting this recipe for Granola Bars! Featuring the new and amazing Kick Start Granola by the CommonFare Kitchen – these are peanut free, school friendly, easy &…
Rooted in Love
Rooted in Love by: Sara Clarke February 14th is a day often associated with love and romance. As Mahatma Gandhi said, “Where there is love, there is life.” Our lives can be greatly enriched by sharing it with others who…
Student Stories
I began placement at Branching Out Support Services (BOSS) in September of 2022, doing my practicum at the day-service program. Throughout my practicum experience, I have had the opportunity to meet staff members who genuinely care to eliminate societal stigma…
Architect Style Day Services
Architect Style Day Services Brings Empowerment to the Participants Designing and beginning the Architect style of day services has been rewarding for our community. At this point in time a lot of people now understand the WHY of Branching Out:…
Dimensions of Neurodiversity at the Bluebird Cafe
On Saturday January 14th we had the pleasure of presenting our Dimensions of Neurodiversity training to the amazing staff of the Bluebird Cafe in Orangeville. This is part of our Business Development Opportunity series of training for teams. Our goal…
In The Media – Innovation Guelph
In The Media – Innovation Guelph In The Media – Innovation Guelph – Continuing the conversation – Equity, Diversity, Inclusion. Kimberley Van Ryn, founder of Branching Out, a social enterprise that provides community supports for individuals with neurodiversity and their families,…
Branching Out celebrates third anniversary supporting the neurodiverse community
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…