BD Mitchell Prosthetics & Orthotics

05/13/2020

SO proud of Kathryn, one of our technicians, she combined both her skills and great ideas and designed these amazing face masks to donate to Bikers Against Child Abuse....Way to Go Kathryn!!

11/08/2017

Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP)

10/26/2017

A very unique opportunity for some of our younger clients!

******CASTING CLOSED******
Jigsaw Casting Ltd. Is Looking Nationwide for Boys who have a Physical Disability for an Upcoming Olympic Campaign in Canada!

Description
This is a story about a man teaching his son to play sledge hockey.

Roles
Boy: Male, around 5-10 years of age. He is a typical kid. He is wide eyed curious and inquisitive. We are looking for a kid that doesn’t have the use of his legs, but doesn't let that get him down. *Must have a physical disability. Bonus if they have some basic sledge hockey experience or interest in sledge hockey, but not required.

*Pays approximately $2,000.00+ if selected plus flights and accommodation.

Details & Submission Information
If interested, you must submit in order to be invited in to audition.
Please e-mail the following to: [email protected]
1. Your child's name, age & the city they live in.
2. Photo(s) of your child (Where we can clearly see their face. Ideally no hats or sunglasses).
3. Your primary contact information (guardian’s name, phone number & email address) *If your child is a represented actor, please include their union status, resume & the agent’s contact information
4. Please write ‘PROJECT OLYMPIC’ in subject line of e-mail, along with your child's name, age and city. (E.G. Project Olympic - Max Jones- age 8 - Vancouver, BC)

Submissions are due by: Friday october 27th @ 5pm
(However the earlier you submit the better your chances)

You must be available for these key dates:
SKYPE INTERVIEW: Week of Oct 30th
SHOOT: Nov 7th-19th (Dates and filming location TBD)

Questions or Concerns
*If you have already submitted for this project, you do not need to resubmit your information
*Please note that you will not be compensated for the audition
*This is a union job. Non Actors will be permitted
*You must be a Permanent Resident or Canadian Citizen to participate
*If you have received this bulletin after the initial audition date, please still email us your submission as we may still be able to consider you.

PLEASE JOIN OUR FACEBOOK GROUP FOR FUTURE CASTING CALLS: www.facebook.com/jigsawcasting
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT BECOMING A PERFORMER AND PROTECTING YOURSELF GO TO: http://www.actratoronto.com/performers/starting-out/

60 SUMACH ST / 3RD FLOOR / TORONTO, ON M5A 3J7 / T: (416) 360 0336 www.jigsawcasting.com

10/19/2017

A nice step forward from a major retailer. Hopefully other companies will follow suit!

TOMMY ADAPTIVE

10/19/2017

What a beautiful home!

Rosemarie Rossetti, Ph.D, shares how she and her husband used universal design to create a one-of-a-kind wheelchair accessible home, and how you can too.

09/26/2017

What a neat local opportunity! If you have been considering getting involved in sport, this is a great chance to see what is out there in the world of adaptive sports (no experience needed!)

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09/26/2017

It would be great to see more entries from Vancouver Island! We are making a start by entering information for our clinics in Nanaimo and Comox. Check out the guide to contributing, and update information for your favourite local spots.

Google is looking to the public in an effort to make navigating the world easier for people with disabilities.

09/20/2017

Here you will find the BC Rehab Individual Grant Application and the associated program guidelines. This application is intended for individual funding requests from persons with physical disabilities. A range of requests are considered by our review committee.

09/20/2017

Fall is in the air! If you have been thinking about getting new footwear, now is a great time to investigate your options. We have new Fall lines from many of our suppliers, or if you will be heading south for the cooler months, we have plenty of great sandal options. We look forward to seeing you soon!

06/06/2017

Did you know we have a fantastic local War Amps representative? If you are facing barriers due to your amputation/use of a prosthesis, let our office know and we would be happy to connect you with the War Amps.

As an expert in amputee rights, The War Amps identifies and addresses inequities and gaps in support for war, adult and child amputees in Canada.

06/06/2017

Amputee advocates say getting a prosthetic limb can be cost-prohibitive as it's often not fully covered by health care plan.

12/09/2016

Happy Holidays! Our Nanaimo office will be closed on December 26th, 2016.

12/08/2016