May 30, 2019
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) takes place every year starting on the last Sunday in May. It is a time when accessibility and inclusion is promoted across communities and workplaces and a time to celebrate the contributions of Canadians with disabilities. It is also an opportunity to recognize the efforts of Canadians who are actively removing… Continue reading A National AccessAbility Week To Remember!
May 15, 2019
Today LiveWorkPlay representatives were honoured to join with friends, family, and colleagues of Troy Vandergeest as guests of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) at their National Headquarters to witness Troy receiving his official offer of employment as an Indeterminate Appointment. Previously contracted for a fixed term, this change means Troy is now working for… Continue reading Congratulations Troy: RMCP Hosts Ceremony To Celebrate Promotion
February 19, 2019
Ottawa West-Nepean MP Anita Vandenbeld rose in the House of Commons to address the 1st Session of the 42nd Parliament of Canada on February 19, 2019, and discussed her recent Town Hall for Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, the importance of the federal government taking a leadership role in the employment of members of this… Continue reading MP Anita Vandenbeld Rises in House of Commons to Celebrate Federal Government Employment of People with Intellectual Disabilities, LiveWorkPlay Partnership
February 12, 2019
We first met MP Anita Vandenbeld at a housing forum event in November. After a recent visit from our Public Sector Employer Partnerships leader Jen Soucy and our Co-Leader Keenan Wellar (to discuss the LiveWorkPlay federal government employment initiative) a panel spot became available for a public event at Carlingwood Library. MP Vandenbeld asked if… Continue reading Janet Talks Jobs: MP Vandenbeld Hosts Panel
February 4, 2019
LiveWorkPlay helps some 100 people with intellectual disabilities and/or autism to find a job every year, but that doesn’t mean we don’t take a moment to celebrate ongoing employment relationships! That’s just what went on last week at Outaouais Moving, when Gillian Gillespie was surprised by recognition of her second year work anniversary (pictured above). A… Continue reading Celebrating A Second Work Anniversary: Gillian and Outaouais Moving!
December 12, 2018
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (+) It might be a one day commemoration (December 3) but International Day of Persons with Disabilities launched a full five days of advocacy and celebration for LiveWorkPlay members, staff, volunteers, and partners. The extra activity included the National Conference on Disability and Employment (December 4-5), International Volunteer Day (December 6), a Developmental Services… Continue reading Thank You for An Amazing 2018
November 21, 2018
Three years ago we brought readers a story about Tim Siebrasse and his journey into paid employment at Shopify headquarters in Ottawa (Shopify is one of the world’s leading companies for ecommerce platforms). LiveWorkPlay’s tagline is “where possibilities take flight” and this is one of those stories that really lives up to the concept. By connecting… Continue reading Catching Up With Tim: Employment And Inclusion At Shopify!
November 6, 2018
Canadian Down Syndrome Week helps show the world that Canada is where ALL people are valued, fully participating citizens. It is a week to celebrate people with Down syndrome and teach others to “See the Ability.” Created by the Canadian Down Syndrome Society (CDSS), Canadian Down Syndrome Week (formerly National Down Syndrome Awareness Week) is celebrated… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates Canadian Down Syndrome Week!
October 18, 2018
The Ontario Disability Employment Network is a professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability. With over 100 member agencies, all in the business of helping people with a disability get into the workforce, ODEN is all about connecting employees and employers for excellence in employment practices… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates Inclusive Employment with the Ontario Disability Employment Network, Including Newly Inducted Business Champion Anthony Taza from Costco in Ottawa!
October 16, 2018
CONGRATULATIONS DANIEL: CELEBRATING DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT AWARENESS MONTH October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM) also celebrated as Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in provincial and local jurisdictions. At LiveWorkPlay we typically focus our employment celebrations on December 3rd (International Day of Persons with Disabilities) and our Make A Buzz Ottawa event (see above) but the timing… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Fall Season News 2018: Celebrating Disability Employment Awareness Month, Launching “Just Enough Support”