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AMI tv feature: Accessible Transit Training in Regina
Meet Mitchell Anderson. Have you ever worked on a project that you’re so proud of you want to share it with everyone? Mitchell has! In fact, ever since the travel training program began he has been thinking about and working on ways to help lift it to new heights. In his own words Mitchell stated, […]
Royal Roads University article on innovation features COR
“These solution-seekers want to tackle problems head on. This is not your traditional way of doing business.” When you’ve got a big question with no clear answer, it’s time to innovate. That’s what drew Glenda Tarnowski to Royal Roads Graduate Certificate in Corporate Social Innovation program. As the director of professional practice for the College […]
Two organizations prove that nice guys can finish first!
Mastermind Toys and Creative Options Regina September 17, 2018 BY: Rebeca Kuropatwa While they may not seem that similar on the surface, Mastermind Toys and Creative Options Regina (COR) are two organizations proving that when you take care of your employees, your employees will take care of your clientele. One is a toy retailer and one […]
COR featured on AMI: Our Community
In August 2018, COR was featured in a documentary that aired to a national audience highlighting our approach to services. A special thank you to the AMI team and Halter Media for capturing our story so beautifully! We are very appreciative. To learn more: https://www.ami.ca/category/our-community/media/creative-options-regina People experiencing disability often don’t have the same options afforded […]
I have seen tremendous transformations in the people I support
I, Jusinda, have had the opportunity to work with people who each have their own unique abilities. I have been able to become creative in a variety of different ways to create a barrier free environment for the individuals I support. The training I received — Gentle Teaching and application has given me the tools […]
Canadian Transit at the Forefront of Equitable Mobility
June 28, 2018 National AccessAbility Week is an important annual event that celebrates the progress we have made as a society to facilitate accessibility and promote inclusion throughout our communities and workplaces. This year, National AccessAbility Week took place from May 27 to June 2, marking a time to recognize the milestones that Canadian individuals, […]
Supporting at COR has made me approach life at a slower pace and truly take in my surroundings
Gentle Teaching has transformed the person I am and aspire to be by making me more personally aware of who I am and who I want to be. Through my time at COR I have truly learnt the meaning of empathy, as opposed to sympathy. It is easy to be sympathetic towards someone and just […]
Regina Leader-Post: ‘Champions of transit’: Reginans with disabilities will teach peers to ride the bus
‘Champions of transit’: Reginans with disabilities will teach peers to ride the bus Dylan Morin will be one of four transit trainers who hope to help the city ease pressure on the Regina Paratransit system by teaching new skills. Arthur White-Crummey, Regina Leader-Post Published on: March 22, 2018 | Last Updated: March 22, 2018 5:29 […]
CBC Saskatchewan: Regina group celebrates unsuspecting do-gooders with 100 Acts of Kindness campaign
Regina group celebrates unsuspecting do-gooders with 100 Acts of Kindness campaign Creative Options Regina spent winter months handing out gifts, helping community members By Samanda Brace, CBC News Posted: Mar 21, 2018 4:00 PM CTLast Updated: Mar 21, 2018 4:00 PM CT Ecole Connaught secretary Janine Jackson is given some baking after being nominated through Creative […]
