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| footnotes = <ref>{{cite web|title=Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – thehealthline.ca|url=http://www.southwesthealthline.ca/displayservice.aspx?id=14044|publisher=Southwesthealthline.ca|date=24 April 2013|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)|url=http://niagara.cioc.ca/record/NIA2481|work=Niagara.cioc.ca|publisher=Niagara Community Information Database Record Details|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving|url=http://informationcnd.cioc.ca/record/CND0439|work=Informationcnd.cioc.ca|publisher=Information Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Services Database Record Details|accessdate=20 February 2014|date=6 November 2013}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – OSAID Achievements|url=https://osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/osaid-history/osaid-achievements.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225120205/https://osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/osaid-history/osaid-achievements.html|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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'''Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving''' ('''OSAID''') is an anti-[[impaired driving]] initiative which is found across the province of [[Ontario, Canada]], aimed primarily at youth involvement in combating impaired driving. It was founded in 1987<ref>{{cite web|url=http://niagara.cioc.ca/record/NIA2481|title=Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)|work=Niagara Community Information Database|accessdate=28 February 2010}}</ref> and encourages the student population to practice responsible choices and to never to drive while impaired. OSAID chapter members regularly hold awareness raising activities, such as [[mocktail]] sales or events aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired.


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OSAID describes itself as "... a provincial youth driven organization peer education, health promotion and injury prevention program that strives to promote smart healthy choices through education and public awareness to prevent tragedies caused by impaired and [[distracted driving]]."<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – Home|url=https://www.osaid.org/|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|author=|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135519/https://www.osaid.org/|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
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'''OSAID''' (Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving) is an anti-impaired driving initiative which is found across the province of [[Ontario, Canada]], aimed primarily at youth involvement in combating [[impaired driving]]. It was founded in 1987<ref>{{cite web|url=http://niagara.cioc.ca/record/NIA2481|title=Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)|work=Niagara Community Information Database|accessdate=28 February 2010}}</ref> and encourages the student population to practice responsible choices and to never to drive while impaired. OSAID chapter members regularly hold awareness raising activities, such as [[mocktail]] sales or events aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired.

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OSAID describes itself as: "... a provincial youth driven organization peer education, health promotion and injury prevention program that strives to promote smart healthy choices through education and public awareness to prevent tragedies caused by impaired and [[distracted driving]]."<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID - Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving - Home|url=https://www.osaid.org/|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->|quote=OSAID is a provincial youth driven organization peer education, health promotion and injury prevention program that strives to promote smart healthy choices through education and public awareness to prevent tragedies caused by impaired and distracted driving.}}</ref>


==Mission==
==Mission==
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Its mission statement, as described in an introductory meeting, is, "OSAID is about teens helping teens to consider safe alternatives and new perspectives to the perceived norms about [[Alcoholic beverage|Alcohol]], [[Illicit drugs|Illicit Drugs]], and [[Dangerous driving|Dangerous Driving]]."<ref name="Prezi">{{cite web|last=Gandhi|first=Arjun|title=OSAID Introductory Meeting by Arjun Gandhi on Prezi|url=http://prezi.com/9hdmktwijrd2/osaid-introductory-meeting/|work=Prezi |publisher= |date=1 August 2013|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref>
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OSAID's Mission statement, as described in an introductory meeting: "OSAID is about teens helping teens to consider safe alternatives and new perspectives to the perceived norms about [[Alcoholic beverage|Alcohol]], [[Illicit drugs|Illicit Drugs]], and [[Dangerous driving|Dangerous Driving]].<ref name="Prezi">{{cite web|last=Gandi|first=Arjun|title=OSAID Introductory Meeting by Arjun Gandi on Prezi|url=http://prezi.com/9hdmktwijrd2/osaid-introductory-meeting/|work=Prezi.com|publisher=Prezi|date=1 August 2013|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref>


OSAID by the numbers:{{needs update|date=February 2014}}
OSAID by the numbers:
* OSAID positively impacts over ½ million families every year<ref name="Prezi" />
* OSAID positively impacts students and families every year<ref name="Prezi" />
* OSAID reaches more than 300,000 students annually<ref name="Prezi" /><ref name="MoT">{{cite web|title=Impaired Driving - Programs and Campaigns|url=http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired/programs.shtml|publisher=Ministry of Transportation|accessdate=16 February 2014|date=June 20, 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID ~ Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving|url=http://www.youthforroadsafety.org/network/organisations/organisations_item/t/osaid_ontario_students_against_impaired_driving|publisher=Youth For Road Safety|accessdate=17 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->}}</ref>
* OSAID reaches more than 50,000 students annually<ref name="Prezi" /><ref name="MoT">{{cite web|title=Impaired Driving – Programs and Campaigns|url=http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired/programs.shtml|publisher=Ministry of Transportation|accessdate=16 February 2014|date=20 June 2010|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140221021645/http://www.mto.gov.on.ca/english/safety/impaired/programs.shtml|archive-date=21 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID ~ Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving|url=http://www.youthforroadsafety.org/network/organisations/organisations_item/t/osaid_ontario_students_against_impaired_driving|publisher=Youth For Road Safety|accessdate=17 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222000218/http://www.youthforroadsafety.org/network/organisations/organisations_item/t/osaid_ontario_students_against_impaired_driving|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


==History==
==History==
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The organization was started in 1987 as a collaboration between students, teachers and police to raise awareness to youth about the dangers of [[driving while impaired]].<ref name="OSAID history">{{cite web|title=OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – OSAID History|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/osaid-history.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135521/https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/osaid-history.html|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> In 1989, the logo was designed and the name "OSAID" was chosen.<ref name="OSAID history" /> A newsletter was created and distributed among about 200 students involved with the project.
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The organization was started in 1988 as a collaboration between students, teachers, and police in order to raise awareness to youth about the dangers of [[driving while impaired]].<ref name="OSAID history">{{cite web|title=OSAID - Ontairo Students Against Impaired Driving - OSAID History|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/osaid-history.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->}}</ref> In 1989 the logo was designed and the name ''OSAID'' was chosen.<ref name="OSAID history" /> A newsletter was created and distributed among about 200 students involved with the project.


The organization began holding workshops and launching various media campaigns in order to get its message out. Scholarships have been awarded to youth shown to be exemplary in raising awareness of driving while under the influence, and continue today.<ref name="OSAID history" />
The organization began holding workshops and launching media campaigns to get its message out. Scholarships have been awarded to youth shown to be exemplary in raising awareness of driving while under the influence, and continue today.<ref name="OSAID history" />


=== Media campaigns ===
=== Media campaigns ===
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OSAID's media campaigns have consisted of short films, public service announcements, newsletters, and a DVD. They have received funding by a varying number of organizations, including The Ministry of Transportation, The Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, The Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, insurance companies such as OTIP/RAEO (Ontario Teachers' Insurance Plan) and the Ontario Mutual Insurance Association, and individual sponsors to their programme.<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID - Ontairo Students Against Imparied Driving - Sponsors and Supporters|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/sponsors-and-supporters.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014}}</ref>
OSAID's media campaigns have consisted of short films, public service announcements, newsletters, and a DVD. They have received funding from a varying number of organizations, including the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, Transport Canada, insurance companies such as OTIP/RAEO (Ontario Teachers' Insurance Plan) IBAO, Teacher Life, Wawanesa, and individual sponsors to its programme.<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID – Ontario Students Against Imparied Driving – Sponsors and Supporters|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/sponsors-and-supporters.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=20 February 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140225115619/https://www.osaid.org/index.php/osaid-corporate-6/sponsors-and-supporters.html|archive-date=25 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>


In 2022 OSAID created SAID Day in May of each year. This was an opportunity for Schools, Businesses and Community organizations to align themselves with OSAID to promote youth leadership on the issue road safety. "Safe Roads -Safe Community"
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In 1990 a short film entitled ''Life of the Party'' was produced by OSAID and nominated for best short education film at Canada's Short Film Festival,{{thirdparty-inline|date=February 2014}} and in 1996 was selected as one of the top ten videos as a resource for educators by the Driver Education Advisory Committee.{{thirdparty-inline|date = February 2014}} [[Public service announcement]]s aired on television in 1991 for six months.<ref name="OSAID history" /> In 1993 [[Ministry of Transportation of Ontario|The Ministry of Transportation]] collaborated in the poster ''Santa Rides with Deers, Not Beers''.{{MIR|date=February 2014}} OSAID teamed with the [[Attorney General D/D Countermeasures Office]] to offer ''Arrive Alive'' video dances in Ontario high schools.


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In 1990, a short film entitled ''Life of the Party'' was produced by OSAID and nominated for best short education film at Canada's Short Film Festival,{{thirdparty-inline|date=February 2014}} and in 1996 was selected as one of the top ten videos as a resource for educators by the Driver Education Advisory Committee. [[Public service announcement]]s aired on television in 1991 for six months.<ref name="OSAID history" /> In 1993, the [[Ministry of Transportation of Ontario]] collaborated in the poster ''Santa Rides with Deers, Not Beers''. OSAID teamed with the Attorney General D/D Countermeasures Office to offer ''Arrive Alive'' video dances in Ontario high schools.
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The 2009 [[iDrive]] Road Stories DVD,<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID - Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving - iDrive Road Stories|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/school-events-projects-campaigns-community-connections/idrive-road-stories/idrive-road-stories.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=17 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->}}</ref> a 23-minute video created to educate youth about safe, sober driving, was produced with input from the organization.<ref>{{cite web|title=iDRIVE - Transport Canada|url=http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/roadsafety-1247.htm|publisher=Transport Canada|accessdate=17 February 2014|date=2013-12-10}}</ref>


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The 2009 [[iDrive]] Road Stories DVD,<ref>{{cite web|title=OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – iDrive Road Stories|url=https://www.osaid.org/index.php/school-events-projects-campaigns-community-connections/idrive-road-stories/idrive-road-stories.html|publisher=OSAID|accessdate=17 February 2014|author=<!--staff editor(s);no by-line-->|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140222135827/https://www.osaid.org/index.php/school-events-projects-campaigns-community-connections/idrive-road-stories/idrive-road-stories.html|archive-date=22 February 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> a 23-minute video created to educate youth about safe, sober driving, was produced with input from the organization.<ref>{{cite web|title=iDRIVE – Transport Canada|url=http://www.tc.gc.ca/eng/motorvehiclesafety/roadsafety-1247.htm|publisher=Transport Canada|accessdate=17 February 2014|date=10 December 2013}}</ref>
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OSAID newsletters, such as ''OSAID Speaks'' (began in 2010) have been distributed as an online resource through the OSAID website.


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OSAID newsletters, such as ''OSAID Speaks'' (began in 2010), have been distributed as an online resource through the OSAID website.
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2012's "Meet the Challenge" project,{{MIR|date = February 2014}} produced in partnership with the [[Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport (Ontario)|Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport]], took place across the province.{{thirdparty-inline|date = February 2014}}


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The "Meet the Challenge" project in 2012, produced in partnership with the [[Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport (Ontario)|Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport]], took place across the province.
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OSAID developed and released online cards ("Call Me" cards) to serve as a promise that teens would call a sober driver, if needed, rather than try to drive themselves, with an accompanying contract.

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OSAID developed and released online "Call Me" cards to serve as a promise that teenagers would call a sober driver, if needed, rather than try to drive themselves, with an accompanying contract.


== See also ==
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==References==
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* [http://marymount.scdsb.edu.on.ca/osaid.php Marymount Academy, Sudbury]
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* [http://haldimand.cioc.ca/record/SIM1475 Haldimand Norfolk Information Centre]
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==External links==
==External links==
* [//www.osaid.org Official website]
* [https://www.osaid.ca/ Official website]
* [//www.osaid.org/images/stories/OSAID_PDF_files/osaid_call_me_cards.pdf Call me cards]


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Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving
AbbreviationOSAID
FormationDecember 1, 1988; 35 years ago (1988-12-01)
TypeIndependent charity, non-profit
Location
  • Eastern Ontario
Region served
Ontario
Membership
Free, open to Secondary School students
Official language
English
Executive director
Matt Evans
Volunteers
5,000 (annual)
Websitewww.osaid.ca
[1][2][3][4]

Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID) is an anti-impaired driving initiative which is found across the province of Ontario, Canada, aimed primarily at youth involvement in combating impaired driving. It was founded in 1987[5] and encourages the student population to practice responsible choices and to never to drive while impaired. OSAID chapter members regularly hold awareness raising activities, such as mocktail sales or events aimed at raising awareness about the dangers of driving while impaired.

OSAID describes itself as "... a provincial youth driven organization peer education, health promotion and injury prevention program that strives to promote smart healthy choices through education and public awareness to prevent tragedies caused by impaired and distracted driving."[6]

Mission[edit]

Its mission statement, as described in an introductory meeting, is, "OSAID is about teens helping teens to consider safe alternatives and new perspectives to the perceived norms about Alcohol, Illicit Drugs, and Dangerous Driving."[7]

OSAID by the numbers:

  • OSAID positively impacts students and families every year[7]
  • OSAID reaches more than 50,000 students annually[7][8][9]

History[edit]

The organization was started in 1987 as a collaboration between students, teachers and police to raise awareness to youth about the dangers of driving while impaired.[10] In 1989, the logo was designed and the name "OSAID" was chosen.[10] A newsletter was created and distributed among about 200 students involved with the project.

The organization began holding workshops and launching media campaigns to get its message out. Scholarships have been awarded to youth shown to be exemplary in raising awareness of driving while under the influence, and continue today.[10]

Media campaigns[edit]

OSAID's media campaigns have consisted of short films, public service announcements, newsletters, and a DVD. They have received funding from a varying number of organizations, including the Ministry of Transportation, the Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services, the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, Transport Canada, insurance companies such as OTIP/RAEO (Ontario Teachers' Insurance Plan) IBAO, Teacher Life, Wawanesa, and individual sponsors to its programme.[11]

In 2022 OSAID created SAID Day in May of each year. This was an opportunity for Schools, Businesses and Community organizations to align themselves with OSAID to promote youth leadership on the issue road safety. "Safe Roads -Safe Community"

In 1990, a short film entitled Life of the Party was produced by OSAID and nominated for best short education film at Canada's Short Film Festival,[third-party source needed] and in 1996 was selected as one of the top ten videos as a resource for educators by the Driver Education Advisory Committee. Public service announcements aired on television in 1991 for six months.[10] In 1993, the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario collaborated in the poster Santa Rides with Deers, Not Beers. OSAID teamed with the Attorney General D/D Countermeasures Office to offer Arrive Alive video dances in Ontario high schools.

The 2009 iDrive Road Stories DVD,[12] a 23-minute video created to educate youth about safe, sober driving, was produced with input from the organization.[13]

OSAID newsletters, such as OSAID Speaks (began in 2010), have been distributed as an online resource through the OSAID website.

The "Meet the Challenge" project in 2012, produced in partnership with the Ministry of Health Promotion and Sport, took place across the province.

OSAID developed and released online "Call Me" cards to serve as a promise that teenagers would call a sober driver, if needed, rather than try to drive themselves, with an accompanying contract.

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – thehealthline.ca". Southwesthealthline.ca. 24 April 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  2. ^ "Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)". Niagara.cioc.ca. Niagara Community Information Database Record Details. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving". Informationcnd.cioc.ca. Information Cambridge and North Dumfries Community Services Database Record Details. 6 November 2013. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  4. ^ "OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – OSAID Achievements". OSAID. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  5. ^ "Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving (OSAID)". Niagara Community Information Database. Retrieved 28 February 2010.
  6. ^ "OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – Home". OSAID. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  7. ^ a b c Gandhi, Arjun (1 August 2013). "OSAID Introductory Meeting by Arjun Gandhi on Prezi". Prezi. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  8. ^ "Impaired Driving – Programs and Campaigns". Ministry of Transportation. 20 June 2010. Archived from the original on 21 February 2014. Retrieved 16 February 2014.
  9. ^ "OSAID ~ Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving". Youth For Road Safety. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  10. ^ a b c d "OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – OSAID History". OSAID. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  11. ^ "OSAID – Ontario Students Against Imparied Driving – Sponsors and Supporters". OSAID. Archived from the original on 25 February 2014. Retrieved 20 February 2014.
  12. ^ "OSAID – Ontario Students Against Impaired Driving – iDrive Road Stories". OSAID. Archived from the original on 22 February 2014. Retrieved 17 February 2014.
  13. ^ "iDRIVE – Transport Canada". Transport Canada. 10 December 2013. Retrieved 17 February 2014.

External links[edit]

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