Theory of Change: The BOSS Model Over the course of fall 2023 the Branching Out Leadership team dug into where the last 4 years have brought us and how we want/need to see the future shaping up for those with…
Press Release Affordable and Accessible Therapeutic Options For The Community
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Branching Out Support Services (B.O.S.S.) and Julie Elsdon-Height Join Forces to Provide Affordable and Accessible Therapeutic Options for the Community — Branching Out Support Services (B.O.S.S.), is dedicated to serving our community and creating…
New Community Offerings
Branching Out Support Services (B.O.S.S.) is dedicated to serving our community and creating a space where everyone can experience life to its fullest potential. Toward this goal, B.O.S.S. has partnered with Julie Elsdon-Height to offer community members affordable, accessible therapeutic…
Advocacy
Recently our Architect participants had a very positive experience with the Town of Orangeville, and we would like to share this story here. This is a learning experience about advocating for ourselves and others. The Architect crew had been experiencing barriers…
Autistic Representation in Media
How the Media Represents Autistic People As an autistic person, I’ve often felt frustrated by the way that media portrays people like me. Too often, autistic characters are depicted as emotionless automatons, lacking in the depth and complexity of real…
BOSS Tools for Accessibility and Support
Here you will find a list of items that the BOSS team suggests to aid in accessibility and for support. Some links below may contain links to affiliate programs and if you follow the link and make a purchase BOSS…
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…
