June 25, 2019
Our Family Feast celebrations in September, December, and March draw 150-200 attendees, and our sold out Make A Buzz Ottawa community recognition event brings in another 350 each May, so the LiveWorkPlay Annual General Meeting each June is focused less on fun, and more on the business end of operating a federally incorporated non-profit and… Continue reading New Board Members, New Mission Statement: AGM 2019
September 26, 2018
A celebration of Lou’s life will be held in the chapel at the Garden Chapel of Tubman Funeral Homes, 3440 Richmond Rd., Nepean, on Monday, October 1st at 2 pm. (See announcement image below). Lou was on maternity leave as a Community Connector at LiveWorkPlay. For those who did not know Louisa, she came to LiveWorkPlay in… Continue reading Remembering Louisa (Lou) Hawkins
June 14, 2018
The weather forecast was not looking good, but as is typical of BNI (Business Network International) members and their connections, everyone turned out, hoped for the best, and were rewarded! Yes, there were a few sprinkles to contend with, and just as the golf portion of the day was wrapping up, a virtual deluge pounded… Continue reading BNI Annual Golf Tournament for LiveWorkPlay delivers $10,000 and many future possibilities!
April 2, 2018
There are probably few commemorations with less controversy than that those recognizing people with autism. There are many different perspectives about autism and how to best support individuals and families. It is worth going beyond the surface of special marketing and fundraising campaigns to make sure that those behind them value people with autism as… Continue reading World Autism Day April 2, 2018: Beyond Awareness
March 29, 2018
On March 28, 2018, Ontario Minister of Finance, Charles Sousa, announced important changes relevant to people with intellectual disabilities, their families, and Developmental Services agencies as part of the 2018 Ontario budget. This important news comes at a time when funding available to agencies has been limited mainly to short-term grants over the past ten years. The… Continue reading Ontario Budget 2018: Summary of Implications for LiveWorkPlay, People with Intellectual Disabilities, and Families
March 21, 2018
World Down Syndrome Day, observed on 21 March every year, is a global event which has been officially observed by the United Nations since 2012. Down syndrome is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement. People with Down syndrome do not need pity and they don’t need a cure. But they do experience barriers such as bullying… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates World Down Syndrome Day
December 12, 2017
It’s a tradition that dates back to the LiveWorkPlay early years, although back in 1997 when things got started, it was known as the “Family Brunch.” Over time it evolved into the current Festive Family Feast format, an evening to enjoy a meal, be together, and be thankful for each other and for our community.… Continue reading Celebrating Togetherness: LiveWorkPlay Festive Family Feast 2017
October 5, 2015
Patrick Doyle has been a LiveWorkPlay member since 2012, and we have had the opportunity to support him in a variety of life pursuits. This video (prepared independent of LiveWorkPlay by MAPS see below) details some of the journey Patrick and his family have followed in supporting Pat to make his way in the adult… Continue reading Patrick’s Place
January 15, 2013
Over the past two years LiveWorkPlay has worked closely with members and families, the staff team, and the Sharevision organization to improve how we co-create, monitor, and celebrate real life outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. Important to this process is an annual face-to-face meeting with the member, Service Coordinator Allison Moores, family members or… Continue reading Person-Centred Thinking Through Talk & Technology!
January 7, 2013
The LiveWorkPlay staff team is proud to be traveling to New York City in May to attend and present at the annual YAI International Conference. The 2013 conference has a strong focus on person-centered planning (or person-centered thinking, as we see it!), real housing, real employment, and how to engage community volunteers in mission-oriented organizational… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Team to Present at YAI in NYC!