May 2, 2013
Friday afternoon the LiveWorkPlay staff team (minus Anthony Stratton who stays in Ottawa with his wife and newborn but including Grace who takes a break from her own maternity leave to join in!) departs for New York City for participation in the YAI International Conference. With the tagline “Seeing Beyond Disability” the conference has a… Continue reading Staff Heads To Big Apple: Neurodiversity Awaits!
April 23, 2013
It’s National Volunteer Week (NVW) in Canada. At LiveWorkPlay we try to celebrate our volunteers every day (since they make an essential contribution every day). When unique opportunities for celebrating NVW have come up in the past, we’ve jumped at the chance to make a fuss over our wonderful volunteer team. This year we will… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2013
April 17, 2013
If you are reading this entry to learn the ins and outs of the LiveWorkPlay trip to Washington, DC then you should head on over to our Facebook page. A picture says a thousand words, and we’ve got each day covered. If you believe it is more about the journey than the destination (the destination… Continue reading Capital Thoughts: LiveWorkPlay Travelers Return from Washington DC
February 27, 2013
It’s been an exciting February at LiveWorkPlay and we are working on a number of stories including: 1) a follow up to the packed house that attended the Employment Supports information session on February 13th; 2) an update from our Volunteer Coordinator about the continuing flow of exciting and diverse volunteers that have completed orientation… Continue reading February Finish: Ottawa Family Magazine & YAI New York City
February 12, 2013
Update! Since 2016 Daniel had been working in the bakery at Costco, in addition to continuing his employment at The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro. He was then offered full-time work at Costco, so he retired from The Works and as of 2022 reports that he continues to enjoy his job and his co-workers! It has… Continue reading From Vision To Reality: A Glimpse Into The Life Of Daniel!
February 5, 2013
A few years back in LiveWorkPlay history, you’d certainly hear stories about “nutrition workshops” as part of our day supports initiative (wrapped up in 2009). While it is never a bad thing to understand more about what we eat and how it impacts on our mental and physical health, it’s hard to be interested or… Continue reading Talking Nutrition (Naturally)
January 1, 2013
Is there a better way to put the “Play” in “LiveWorkPlay” than a trip to Club Med in the Caribbean? A trip in the middle of January – is there a better time for a week on the beach? Supporting different types of travel experiences is consistent with our Play Value and LiveWorkPlay trips contribute… Continue reading Sunny Times Ahead