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Zoomers at AutoShow
ZoomerNew Videographer Darrin Maharaj, visits the 2013 Toronto International Autoshow, to check out the latest Zoomer-Friendly vehicles.
Anonymous tip line to ‘rat out’ unfit elderly motorists unfairly targets seniors, critic says
In what a seniors advocate calls unfair targetting of older people, Sudbury police are urging residents to anonymously report elderly motorists they feel are no longer fit to drive. “If [someone] is really erratic, sure, rat people out. The thing is, that’s not what’s happening here. This is targeting older people,” Susan Eng, vice president for advocacy at the Canadian … Read more
Susan Eng talks “Snitch Line” on Goldhawk Fights Back
On January 21st, 2013 – Susan Eng, vice-president of Advocacy at CARP was invited to do a segment for AM740′s Goldhawk Fights Back to discuss the Sudbury Crimestoppers program that invites people to turn in senior drivers they believe should not be on the roads. To listen to Susan’s chat with Dale Goldhawk about the “snitch line”, please click here. … Read more
Sudbury Snitch Line to Report Older Drivers
People in Sudbury are being encouraged to use Crimestoppers to report older drivers; police then show up at the home of the driver and counsel the driver to get tested or give up their licence This initiative is targeted at family members who want to get the older driver off the road but don’t want to confront him/her themselves There … Read more
Tip line to identify unsafe elderly drivers draws criticism
In what a seniors advocate calls unfair targeting of older people, Sudbury police are urging residents to anonymously report elderly motorists they feel are no longer fit to drive. “If [someone] is really erratic, sure, rat people out. The thing is, that’s not what’s happening here. This is targeting older people,” Susan Eng, vice president for advocacy at the Canadian … Read more
The Mississauga Furniture Bank
Looking to volunteer your time or donate your furniture? The Mississauga Furniture Bank collects new and gently used basic household item and furniture from individuals and corporations and redistributes those items to families in need as determined by local social agencies. By acting as a hub between donors and social agencies the furniture bank not only helps those in need … Read more
Become a Volunteer Facilitator with the Family Literacy Program The Family Literacy Program is a series of free, interactive workshops for parents and children ages 0-6, offered by the Region of Peel, Children’s Services. This program is led entirely by volunteers who actively facilitate the program at one of our sites each week. We rely on volunteers to make the … Read more
Don’t discriminate against aging drivers
Research shows seniors get a bad rap By Tom Carney, North Shore News June 24, 2012 LOOKING to fire up the conversation around the barbecue this summer? Try talking with your friends about senior drivers. Drivers who are 80 and above are the fastest growing segment of the driving population. There are currently approximately three million senior drivers in Canada … Read more
Canadian Cancer Society – Volunteers Needed!
All Paws on Deck! Bark For Life Committee Volunteers Needed! Join us as we fight back against cancer with our four-legged loved ones as a Bark For Life Committee member. The Canadian Cancer Society is looking for key leadership volunteers to lead the 2012 Bark For Life event in Toronto. Bark For Life is a fun walk event for dogs … Read more
The Grey Lane
Doc on Senior Drivers
CARP’s long-serving Advocacy Consultant, Carol Libman makes a cameo appearance in a new documentary that looks into the increasingly controversial topic of older drivers. We just watched the preview and think it would be of interest to CARP members. It may not cover the age discrimination topic as much as we’d like (New Hampshire seems to have it right), but … Read more
