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ON OUR OWN TOGETHER II
Interdependence - Independence - Self-Advocacy
The Innovative LiveWorkPlay Approach To Long-Term
Housing For People With Intellectual Disabilities
June 25, 2004
The OOOT2 end of project celebration received rave reviews from all in attendance. From the surprising arrival to tribute songs to the slide show to the secret guest entertainers, it was truly an evening to remember. CJOH television was on hand to capture part of the evening for the 11:00 news. For the complete story, including dozens of pictures and several video clips, please click here.
June 23, 2004
The crew from the CBC television program Moving On wrapped up their final two days of interviews and filming with participants and facilitators of OOOT2. They may be back later in early spring to see how things are progressing and the edited footage from all these visits will be presented next season. The date the piece goes to air will be publicized as soon as it is known.
June 17, 2004
Over 100 visitors enjoyed the tours, displays, slide show, and songs at the Open House event! The New RO and Rogers Ottawa Citizen Citydesk were on site for coverage and interviews for the 6:00 news. Get the whole story by reading Day 41 of the chronicles.
May 29, 2004
"The most REAL piece of writing about LiveWorkPlay that I've ever seen."
That was co-founder Julie Kingstone's instant reaction to the article in today's Ottawa Sun by AJ Blauer. There's been lots of great articles written about LiveWorkPlay by many talented writers over the years, but there was something different about this one.
AJ spent three hours with the group on May 25, and although he got lots of background information from staff, it's obvious that he really listened to the participants, because that's where the story came from. There are quotes from Rachel, Ryan, Moira, John, and Laura but there's a bit of everyone in the article. This paragraph really captured the flavour of this year's housing project:
Most days though, it's the little things that make for the greatest challenges. Like balancing work, chores and recreation. Or building up the confidence to express personal interests and feelings, as well as approaching others to resolve small concerns before they become big problems.
The text of the article is available by clicking here and information can be gathered firsthand at the Open House on June 17 or the Banquet on June 25.
May 20, 2004
In recent years the United Way of Ottawa and the City of Ottawa have collaborated to offer community project funding on an annual basis. Originally, the total amount of $1,183,000 was available for the 2004 grants process. However, City Council recently voted to eliminate their $883,000 contribution, leaving only the $300,000 United Way portion available for funding requests. Requests considered for this stream had to best meet the priorities and social service mandate of the United Way of Ottawa.
This may sound like the beginning of a story about a rejection letter, but it's not. The United Way said in a letter dated May 14 that they are pleased to announce LiveWorkPlay is to receive a grant of $3500 in support of the On Our Own Together II housing project!
"We had asked for $4,800 but given the hundreds of quality proposals that were made with just $300,000 to allocate, the $3500 represents more than 1% of the funds available, so we have to be pleased with that," says LiveWorkPlay co-founder Julie Kingstone. "We are of course appreciative of receiving the grant, but it's also important to note that this is the first time we have connected formally with the United Way, and we look forward to demonstrating that we are putting those funds to excellent use."
May 13, 2004
The crew from the CBC television program Moving On wrapped up two days of interviews and filming with participants and facilitators of OOOT2. They will be back later in June to see how things are progressing and the edited footage from both visits will be presented next season. The date the piece goes to air will be publicized as soon as it is known.
May 8, 2004
The New RO showed up just in time to catch all the move-in action! LiveWorkPlay co-founder Keenan Wellar and OOOT2 participant Lucas Rodgers were interviewed, and there was footage of the action in the rooms as well as the big group celebration outside. For more about the Day 1 excitement, visit the chronicles.
April 15, 2004
LiveWorkPlay co-founder Keenan Wellar was on The New RO at Noon to talk about the organization's long-term plans to support housing for people with intellectual disabilities. He unveiled plans developed with McRobie Architects with funding assistance from the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation. The design offers a mix of private, semi-private, and community spaces, and is being developed as a direct response to the needs and abilities of LiveWorkPlay's adult program participants.
February 24, 2004
The University of Ottawa Gazette published an article about the launch of On Our Own Together II. You can read a copy of the article by clicking here.
February 6, 2004
It was quite a night! Despite some inclement weather, attendance topped 80 persons for the On Our Own Together II housing project launch ceremony. Ontario Minister of Culture Madeleine Meilleur announced a grant of $40,000 from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, and Minister of Consumer and Business Services Jim Watson served as guest MC to introduce the 15 project participants, and assist in paying tribute to a long list of partners. The New RO captured some of the festivities for the late news, and an article is forthcoming in the University of Ottawa Gazette. Click here find out more about this event.
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