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Ronnie you are so great keeping us up to date on everything.thanks so very much.
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Canadian Fashion Designer Izzy Camilleri talks about her new Iz Collection of Adaptable Clothing specifically designed for a seated cliental essentially giving those confined to wheelchairs the freedom to be fashionable.
A recent update from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act - Alliance addresses the Province of Ontario's political views on the issue of spending provincial tax dollars towards improving accessibility in public spaces. It is clear tha…
Sometimes a serious question can lead to plenty of laughter.
Arlene Dickinson, a popular judge on CBC's Dragons' Den, answers an audience question whether any entrepreneurs have come to the Dragons undervaluing their business.
All friends are invited to join AM740's Marilyn Wetston of " From A Woman's Perspective" and her team of experts (I am one of them!). At the Zoomers Show, Toronto's only Consumer Show & Lifestyle Expo for Men and Women age 45+ on Oct 31st & Nov 1,…
Reliable Independent Living Services provides comprehensive consulting resources and solutions to building owners, architects and contractors seeking practical and cost-effective answers.
Click here...GTA Construction Report - Special Feature
SIMPLY PEOPLE
Celebrating Our Lives & Identities
The 6th Annual
Disability Pride Celebration in Toronto
FREE for ALL to Attend!
Brought to you by CANWAPSS (Canada-Wide Accessibility for Post-Secondary Students) & friends of CANWAPSS
LinkUp Emplo…
I'm posting the below link for a recent Toronto Star article in order to help raise awareness about a local PSW training school that is putting people at harm & potentially lethal risk.
Please share this link with anyone that is hiring a personal s…
Public meeting
Brief description: Ontario has released the proposed draft Accessible Built Environment Standard for public review. Under this proposed standard, all new buildings and buildings undergoing major renovations would need to meet the pro…
Hi Ronny,
Congrats on your recent media coverage and continuing success of your business!
Great new profile pic, too!
Maureen ;-)
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- For more than 19 years, Ronny Wiskin has consistently committed to meeting his customer’s evolving needs offering tremendous value, service and experience in the fields of construction, renovation and home improvements. Ronny is the Founder & President of Reliable Independent Living Services®, a company established in 2004, which specializes in providing complete access solutions for residential and commercial environments.
ReliAble Independent Living’s guiding core values are listening to the customer and enhancing quality of life with integrity and honesty. The company’s vision is ‘to continually strengthen the social fabric by keeping families together’. Reliable's mission is to be recognized as the North American industry leader helping people live comfortably and independently in fully accessible homes and workplaces.
The spark that led Ronny to focus the company into the home modification niche came from his own grandmother. She was afraid of injuring herself while trying to climb into her bathtub. Ronny’s decision to shift the direction of the business came after the bathroom modifications were made and he saw how quickly his grandmother regained her confidence, independence and happiness. Reliable’s new focus would be to improve people’s lives in the same way his grandmother’s life changed for the better. After conducting market research, Ronny developed a niche around this market, which was being under serviced. The company has since retrofitted more than 300 homes & assessed more than 1000 properties.
Reliable Independent Living is poised for growth as demographic trends show more than 93 percent of seniors plan to remain at home as they age and prefer in-home care support. The company’s business model is proven with plans to expand their reach across Canada through franchising.
Reliable has successfully formed several strategic alliances with third party government funded and non-profit organizations. The company acts as an ongoing resource for Community Care Access Centres across Ontario and was also approved as a vendor for Veterans Affairs Canada.
Ronny’s passion for telling his company’s story has led to being a regular guest as the Home Modification Expert for the weekly radio show “From a Woman’s Perspective” on AM740 Zoomer Radio, answering listener questions. The company has also been featured twice in the Toronto Star, the Greater Toronto Area Construction Report and several community publications representing the disabled community.
Ronny, true to his values, has volunteered for most of his life towards strengthening ties and building communities. He has supported community organizations including recruiting and leading a group of volunteer's to upgrade and modernize facilities at Touchstone Youth Centre and housing for Jewish Family Childcare Services in Toronto. He also provided consulting services for a barrier-free washroom and shower facility at The Parkdale Activity & Recreation Centre. His view has always been to find ways to improve living environments that enrich and support families in staying together.
Ronny also actively volunteers as a mentor to the next generation of entrepreneurs for the Toronto Business Development Centre. He is happily engaged in a supportive relationship and is a proud father to three loving children.
Ronny's commitment to his community, his customers and his family stems from a deep desire to help people reach their full potential by becoming self-sufficient and lead satisfying fulfilling lives. He is a passionate leader and entrepreneur who continues to strive to add value with every new customer.
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- ReliAble Independent Living Services is a unique company specializing in complete home and workplace modification services for people that need better access to their environments. This results in a safe and comfortable surrounding and most importantly helps clients live independently.
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- About Me
- A motivated entrepreneur who enjoys spending time with family and friends. My passion is my work and my love is for family.
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Fashion freedom for people of all abilities.
Canadian Fashion Designer Izzy Camilleri talks about her new Iz Collection of Adaptable Clothing specifically designed for a seated cliental essentially giving those confined to wheelchairs the freedom to be fashionable.
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Posted on February 20, 2010 at 10:20am —
Will Ontario be fully Accessible by 2025?
A recent update from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disability Act - Alliance addresses the Province of Ontario's political views on the issue of spending provincial tax dollars towards improving accessibility in public spaces. It is clear that the government is pushing the responsibility of public accessibility to private industry and indicated that minimal tax dollars will be spent on improving access for people living with disabilities.
The provincial social services budget directly fu… Continue
The provincial social services budget directly fu… Continue
Posted on December 21, 2009 at 7:30pm —
Dragons Den - Arlene Dickenson
Sometimes a serious question can lead to plenty of laughter.
Arlene Dickinson, a popular judge on CBC's Dragons' Den, answers an audience question whether any entrepreneurs have come to the Dragons undervaluing their business.
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Arlene Dickinson, a popular judge on CBC's Dragons' Den, answers an audience question whether any entrepreneurs have come to the Dragons undervaluing their business.
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Posted on November 2, 2009 at 11:53am —
Free passes to the Zoomer Show - Please be our guest
All friends are invited to join AM740's Marilyn Wetston of " From A Woman's Perspective" and her team of experts (I am one of them!). At the Zoomers Show, Toronto's only Consumer Show & Lifestyle Expo for Men and Women age 45+ on Oct 31st & Nov 1, 2009
The Zoomer Show
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Posted on October 22, 2009 at 4:27pm —
Finding Accessibility Solutions - GTA Construction Report, October 2009
Reliable Independent Living Services provides comprehensive consulting resources and solutions to building owners, architects and contractors seeking practical and cost-effective answers.
Click here for web...GTA Construction Report - Special Feature
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Click here for web...GTA Construction Report - Special Feature
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Posted on October 10, 2009 at 9:36pm —
Comment Wall (7 comments)
- At 5:45pm on October 22, 2009,
Wayne Harrigan said…
- Hi Ronny-
Thanks for sending along the link for free Zoomer show passes. We have ours, but I've already passed it along to someone who may not. Hope to see you at the show.
Wayne
- At 12:51pm on July 30, 2009,
Maureen said…
- OK sounds like a deal!
Take good care,
Maureen :)
- At 11:40am on July 28, 2009,
Gabriele James said… - Hi Ronny,
Thanks for introducing me to the Zoomers site. I am still becoming familiarized with all of the options available on this site, but am enjoying what I have seen thus far.
Really liked your portfolio images and company description.
Talk to you later....Gabriele
- At 5:02am on July 26, 2009,
Wayne Harrigan said…
- Glad to see you on the Zoomers site. There are lots of interesting sections here- browse around.
- At 9:07pm on July 25, 2009,
Donna King Miller said… - Welcome, Ronny and thanks for your friend invitation.
I'm pretty new here too, but am enjoying it. Hope you do, too!
Thanks, friend...Donna
- At 3:04pm on July 25, 2009,
Maureen said…
- Hi Ronny,
Pleasure making your acquaintance! Interesting that you are involved in accessibility issues. I am a pharmacist, living in a
4-level townhome, with knees that are not getting any better! Perhaps one day I will be in need of some of your insights into managing better at home!
In the meantime, if you or other members have any medical/health/pharmaceutical concerns/questions/issues,
I would be happy to assist!
Otherwise, I am becoming a BIG fan of AM740, amazed that I can pick up the radio signal from the Upper Midwest USA (and the online streaming is a treat)!
Thanks for reaching out -- I'm looking forward to enjoying this site, and of course, all the great music here!
Happy listening,
Maureen :)
- At 11:44am on July 25, 2009,
Kelly Meloche said… - Hi Ronny!
Thanks or the invitation! Glad to accept! I'm relatively new here too but so far...so good!
Cheers!
Kelly
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