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…
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…
