Happy Holidays and December Updates from LiveWorkPlay
December 16, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY LiveWorkPlay received more than $10,000 in donations in the first two weeks of December in addition to scheduled monthly and annual donations. Thank you! Donor dollars make it possible for LiveWorkPlay to invest in more direct help for individuals with intellectual disabilities and to effectively advocate for more inclusive local, provincial and national communities!… Continue reading Happy Holidays and December Updates from LiveWorkPlay
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!
Toronto Summer Institute: Report from the LiveWorkPlay Staff Team
July 27, 2015
The Community Connector team of Grace Hudson, Caitlin Fortier, and George Kranitis were joined by the Employment Supports team at the Toronto Summer Institute. Hosted by Inclusion Press the Pan Am games in Toronto necessitated a change of venue, and a great time was had by all at the campus of the University of California at… Continue reading Toronto Summer Institute: Report from the LiveWorkPlay Staff Team
The LiveWorkPlay News (April 23, 2015)
April 27, 2015
BREAKING NEWS! We had to stop the presses for this item, which our early morning editor inserted just before publication! LiveWorkPlay has been mentioned in the 2015 Ontario Budget, delivered by Minister of Finance The Honourable Charles Souza on April 23, 2015. It is no surprise that it features the story of Royce Rinne, his employment at Dow Honda, and… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News (April 23, 2015)
All Smiles at Recipe for Success 2015: $40,000 Raised in Support of an Inclusive Ottawa!
April 13, 2015
March was an incredibly busy month at LiveWorkPlay, with new staff members being hired, a series of new funding announcements, and the “regular” excitement of supporting members with homes, jobs, and life in the community. This reduced the capacity of the staff team with respect to the 17th annual Recipe for Success fundraising event, and so… Continue reading All Smiles at Recipe for Success 2015: $40,000 Raised in Support of an Inclusive Ottawa!
Happy Twentieth Anniversary (Technically Speaking)
March 16, 2015
March 10 is technically the 20th anniversary of LiveWorkPlay, with our original federal incorporation having been issued on March 10, 1995 (charitable status came later, on May 1). Access the Industry Canada records and you’ll notice a peculiarity: the corporate name history indicates “Keen Learning Centre for Youth (KLCY)” as well as “Special Needs Network… Continue reading Happy Twentieth Anniversary (Technically Speaking)
Nothing Trivial About It: Celebrating 20 Years!
January 14, 2015
It started with a trivia contest at the LiveWorkPlay New Year’s Eve party. Keenan Wellar was putting together a fun activity to warm up the crowd and he needed some contestants as well as some ideas for questions. Cooper Gage ended up as the co-creator of the questions, and Ian and Warren Murphy agreed to… Continue reading Nothing Trivial About It: Celebrating 20 Years!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3, 2014
December 3, 2014
The annual December 3rd observance of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The observance of IDPD aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities: December 3, 2014
Reflections on a busy fall, looking ahead to an exciting winter!
November 12, 2014
A GREAT WELCOME BACK AT AGM 2014 The Welcome Back Family Feast and Annual General Meeting on September 19 was attended by more than 150 supporters and the upbeat atmosphere benefited from the presence of Her Excellency Sharon Johnston, who presented The Governor General’s Caring Canadian Award to 10 recipients. The award recognizes individuals who volunteer their… Continue reading Reflections on a busy fall, looking ahead to an exciting winter!