Celebrating Super September at LiveWorkPlay
September 29, 2015
20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NEWS Wrapping up Super September at LiveWorkPlay was the 20th Annual General Meeting and Welcome Back Family Feast. Attendance of 140 set a new all-time record! The evening included the required corporate business of the night (as afederal non-profit corporation and registered charitable organization the AGM is critical to remaining in good standing)… Continue reading Celebrating Super September at LiveWorkPlay
The LiveWorkPlay News – August 14, 2015 – Summer Update!
August 17, 2015
COMING EVENTS: CHEESE, GOLF, WELCOME BACK! September is just around the corner! Even as we enjoy those last weeks of the summer holiday season, please make a place for LiveWorkPlay on your calendar. There will be three major events of note in September but they are spaced out nicely, we hope to see you at… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News – August 14, 2015 – Summer Update!
The Beginning of the End of “Special People, Special Places” Human Rights Complaints are Symptom of Wider Problem
July 15, 2015
In response to the sheltered workshop controversy in Ottawa the LiveWorkPlay Board of Directors issued an official statement on March 27 that included the following: “Sheltered workshops present a significant systemic barrier to inclusion, so we are advocating that those who are not yet receiving adult Developmental Services be supported differently, and that those currently… Continue reading The Beginning of the End of “Special People, Special Places” Human Rights Complaints are Symptom of Wider Problem
Ending The ODSP Anti-Employment Myth
June 16, 2015
Media coverage of sheltered workshop issues exposed when the Ottawa-Carleton Persons with Developmental Disabilities (OCAPDD) contract with the federal government was coming to an end in March 2015 resulted in significant misinformation about the motivations and rationale for hourly wages that are far less than minimum wage (for example, $1.15 an hour). One of the most… Continue reading Ending The ODSP Anti-Employment Myth
The LiveWorkPlay News – May 28, 2015: The Next 20 Years Begins!
May 28, 2015
THE NEXT 20 YEARS BEGINS! We have yet to celebrate our 1995-2015 history at Engines of Success on June 4 (see story below) but LiveWorkPlay is already making moves – in more ways than one – to ensure a successful future. Effective June 1, our headquarters is now located in the Pebb Building at… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News – May 28, 2015: The Next 20 Years Begins!
Employment Advocacy, Celebrating Twenty Years, and Cooking Up a Recipe for Success!
April 2, 2015
RECIPE FOR SUCCESS APRIL 9 No fooling, it’s the first day of April tomorrow, and a week from Thursday is Recipe for Success! If you have been out recruiting donations and sponsorships, please get that information to Julie Kingstone as soon as possible (now would be good). Presented by TD Bank with confirmed gold sponsors WestJet… Continue reading Employment Advocacy, Celebrating Twenty Years, and Cooking Up a Recipe for Success!
LiveWorkPlay Board of Directors Statement on Sheltered Workshops
March 27, 2015
“Sheltered workshops present a significant systemic barrier to inclusion, so we are advocating that those who are not yet receiving adult Developmental Services be supported differently, and that those currently in segregated situations receive the planning and supports they need to make a successful transition to inclusive environments. LiveWorkPlay is here not only to assist… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Board of Directors Statement on Sheltered Workshops
Reflections On The Year That Was: 2014
December 19, 2014
REFLECTING ON 2014 The LiveWorkPlay year runs July to June, so we don’t tend to reflect on the calendar year, but as 2015 is the year of our twentieth anniversary (celebration on June 5) it’s perhaps an appropriate moment to take a quick look back! It’s a topic that tends to get a lot of attention,… Continue reading Reflections On The Year That Was: 2014
Life is a Journey: Checking in with Frances
September 21, 2014
At LiveWorkPlay we do not offer any site-based programs. In other words, it’s not a place you come to. It’s about helping you go places! This can be confusing or even scary for people with intellectual disabilities and their family members, who are unsure what this might mean for their daily life. They might be… Continue reading Life is a Journey: Checking in with Frances
Staff Retreat 2014: Being Worthy!
May 3, 2014
They’ve never quite achieved the true status of “annual” but nearly-yearly staff retreats are important to LiveWorkPlay not only to build hope and resiliency in the staff team through education and team-building, but for identifying opportunities and concerns, and making plans for addressing them. Over the years the team has helped establish priorities and strategies… Continue reading Staff Retreat 2014: Being Worthy!