December 8, 2018
Holiday celebrations are one of the oldest of all LiveWorkPlay traditions, starting with a December “family brunch” way back in 1998. Therefore, to make claims about the 2018 Festive Family Feast as one of the greatest of all time must be done with some caution. So let us say instead that thanks to the presence… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Festive Family Feast 2018 A Night To Remember
December 6, 2018
LiveWorkPlay traditionally celebrates our amazing volunteers during National Volunteer Week (April 7-1 in 2019) and at our Make A Buzz Ottawa celebration (May 9 this year) but we did not want to let this United Nations commemoration of volunteerism pass by without sending out a huge THANK YOU to the more than 150 individuals who… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates International Volunteer Day
November 28, 2018
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. 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 of gains to be derived from the… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) 2018: Inclusion and Equality with Just Enough Support
November 27, 2018
On this Giving Tuesday 2018, our co-leader Keenan Wellar will be leading our campaign that asks people to give. But he is humbled to also share the news of what he has just received: an Honourary Membership to the Golden Key International Honour Society! The world’s largest honor society, Golden Key was founded 29 November… Continue reading On This Day Of Giving, A Story Of Recognition: LiveWorkPlay Co-Leader Keenan Wellar Surprised With Golden Key Honour
November 26, 2018
DOUBLE YOUR DONATION WITH A HOLIDAY MATCH OPPORTUNITY! For the second year in a row, an anonymous donor is contributing up to $10,000 to match your donations to LiveWorkPlay during the holiday season! The opportunity starts on Giving Tuesday (November 27) and lasts until December 31, or until the entire $10,000 has been matched. It’s incredibly easy: just… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News: Winding Down 2018, Looking Ahead To 2019
November 21, 2018
For the second year in a row, an anonymous donor is contributing up to $10,000 to match your donations to LiveWorkPlay during the holiday season! The opportunity starts on Giving Tuesday (November 27) and lasts until December 31, or until the entire $10,000 has been matched. It’s incredibly easy: just go to our Canada Helps… Continue reading From Giving Tuesday Until New Year’s Eve, Double Your Donation With A Holiday Match Opportunity!
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 9, 2018
Giving Tuesday is a National Giving Day! Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday…now Giving Tuesday is coming to Canada on November 27, 2018! It is a new Canadian movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Cyber Monday. This “Opening day of the giving season” is a day where… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay & Giving Tuesday (November 27): After Black Friday & Cyber Monday, A Time To Give!
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 24, 2018
Quality in human services has a direct correlation to quality humans delivering those services, and experienced, committed staff who stay in their jobs over the long term are critical to a strong workplace culture. They serve as mentors to new staff, and establish a consistent trusted presence with individuals supported by LiveWorkPlay and their families.… Continue reading Congratulations Alastair: Second Work Anniversary!