September 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 Emily Phan: One Year Work Anniversary!
September 17, 2018
On September 14, United Way Ottawa presented the This is Ottawa Project: 2018—the reveal of the new Wall of Inspiration, honouring the amazing people, organizations, agencies and community partners across this city who share a commitment to driving lasting change. Last September, more than 500 people joined United Way Ottawa in bringing the first 150 pieces… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Joins United Way Ottawa Wall of Inspiration Celebration!
September 13, 2018
Just Enough: The Right Mix of Natural Supports, Technology, and Paid Resources for Enjoying a Home of One’s Own 1:30 pm – 2:45 pm – Thursday, September 13 Presenters: Keenan Wellar (LiveWorkPlay) with Maurice Voisin (South-East Grey Support Services) This session is also available as a webcast! The new Just Enough Support video series will be… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay: Ready For The Barn-Raising with Community Living Ontario!
September 10, 2018
What a great tradition! Families, volunteers, staff, and other supporters getting together to celebrate belonging, renew friendships, and build new relationships! On September 7, 2018, we welcomed newcomers, and remembered Xavier Plaus, a long-time supporter and father of member Jalynn Plaus, who passed away on September 5. “X” was famous for his sense of humour,… Continue reading Welcome Back Family Feast 2018
September 4, 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 Grace Hudson: Celebrating 13th Year Work Anniversary!
August 20, 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 Chris Floyd: Celebrating A One Year Work Anniversary!
July 30, 2018
The Toronto Summer Institute is a unique learning opportunity offered by the Inclusion Network. Members of the LiveWorkPlay staff team first took part in 2015, and this year Community Connectors Rebecca Coxon and Wendy MacEwan were joined by Volunteer Coordinator Alex Darling for the 2018 experience (July 14-19). It was their first time at TSI,… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay Experience at the Toronto Summer Institute “Building A Bigger We”
July 21, 2018
We didn’t want to let this pass without immediate comment – Al Condeluci has announced his retirement as CEO of CLASS, and as he always does, even his retirement announcement is embedded with overt messaging about the importance of relationships and the path to a better and more inclusive world that comes from social capital… Continue reading “Know that I plan to continue teaching, consulting, and speaking publicly about the importance of full and inclusive community, social capital, and cultural change”
July 18, 2018
In March of 2018, a joint communique from Anne Marie Smart, Chief Human Resources Officer at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, and Patrick Borbey, President of the Public Service Commission of Canada, talked about the success experienced by 14 different departments in hiring more than 25 persons with intellectual disabilities through a pilot project… Continue reading Celebrating 50 Jobs with the Public Service of Canada!
July 5, 2018
LIVEWORKPLAY AGM CELEBRATES OPPORTUNITIES Thanks to a change of fiscal year-end to March 31, the Annual General Meeting has moved to the end of June. The new version features snacks and beverages and a straightforward focus on our by-laws and responsibilities as a federal non-for-profit corporation. This was also the first AGM with our new… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Summer News!