May 25, 2018
On Wednesday, May 24, LiveWorkPlay was honoured by a visit from a delegation of social services professionals from Gyeonggi Province, near Seoul, South Korea. Gyeonggi is home to one of the most vibrant and modern urban economies in the world, with well-known corporations from Samsung and LG to Kia and Hyundai, and to top it… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Welcomes Delegation from Republic of Korea!
May 22, 2018
LiveWorkPlay’s mission, vision, and values statements (adopted 2011) include the following: “With respect to paid work at minimum wage or better, short-term unpaid work, and volunteer positions, people with intellectual disabilities have the right to the removal of barriers preventing them from experiencing the community on an equal basis with other citizens.” With this in… Continue reading CBC Ottawa News, May 22, 2018: Minimum Wage For All?
May 22, 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 Batoul Auf: One Year Work Anniversary!
May 15, 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 Roberta McKenna: Two Year Work Anniversary!
May 14, 2018
Since 2015, Make A Buzz Ottawa has been a two-room St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall extravaganza. We start with a cocktail hour with appetizers, silent auction, and photo booth, and then make our way into the dining hall for a sit-down meal, recognition ceremonies, and awards to individuals and organizations who promote inclusion in Ottawa and… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Make A Buzz Ottawa 2018
May 4, 2018
This article reproduced with permission from Community Living Ontario Despite recent developments in human rights and education law, as well as a shift in special education delivery and efforts to make schools more inclusive, public education in elementary and secondary schools is failing many students who have intellectual disabilities. This finding is one of… Continue reading Inclusive Education Report: “If Inclusion Means Everyone, Why Not Me?”
May 1, 2018
Next up in our continuing celebration of staff work anniversaries is Jen Soucy! As of May 2, 2018, she has been full-time with LiveWorkPlay for a dozen years, and for the past 5 years has been developing employer partnerships and building the Employment Task Force and Federal Employment Strategy Group. We asked Jen a few… Continue reading Jen Soucy: 12 Year Work Anniversary!
April 23, 2018
MAKE A BUZZ ON MAY 10! Tickets are selling fast for Make A Buzz Ottawa 2018 on Thursday, May 10. This celebration of community recognizes people with intellectual disabilities, volunteers, employers, and partners who contribute to our vision of a community where everyone belongs. There is also a reception with silent auction and a photo booth, and… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News: April 23, 2018
April 17, 2018
It’s National Volunteer Week, and we’re busy celebrating our amazing volunteer team, but we need to interrupt our NVW programming to bring you Joshua Gray’s first work anniversary! It takes our volunteer team and staff team working together to deliver maximum impact for our members and for building a more inclusive community. Read on to… Continue reading Joshua Gray: One Year LiveWorkPlay Work Anniversary!
April 16, 2018
. At LiveWorkPlay we celebrate our volunteers at the annual Make A Buzz Ottawa event, but we also get in on the fun of National Volunteer Week. We benefit from the support of more than 150 volunteers (contact Alex Darling to join the team!) and how they contribute continues to develop. Here are some examples: board… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Celebrates National Volunteer Week 2018!