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 28, 2018
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST: VOTING MEMBERSHIP The LiveWorkPlay board of directions is accepting expressions of interest for voting membership. Apply via a brief survey that takes less than three minutes! As explained in the application (link below) LiveWorkPlay has established a new membership process that goes into effect for our June 25, 2018 AGM. Click here… Continue reading Expression of Interest: Voting Membership for Annual General Meeting 2018
March 26, 2018
Every year on a Friday close to April 1, LiveWorkPlay hosts the Foolish Family Feast. Whenever it lands right on April Fool’s, we enjoy a few jokes and dress for the occasion. Interesting hats are the most popular celebratory apparel. Because the event also occurs close to World Down Syndrome Day on March 21, a… Continue reading Annual Family Gathering Celebrates Togetherness with Music by Chicken Fried
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
March 19, 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 Anthony Stratton: Celebrating Nine Years at LiveWorkPlay!
March 13, 2018
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: for quality human services you need quality humans to deliver them! For LiveWorkPlay this means finding, training, and supporting a great staff, both as individuals, and as a team. We have started sharing information about each of our staff members on their annual work anniversary, and March… Continue reading Anna Nelson: One Year Work Anniversary!
March 12, 2018
LiveWorkPlay has received a $1,000 donation from the Pita Pit Canada “Refuse to Settle 2018 Community Nomination Program.” Multi-franchise owner Andrew Scott made the nomination, and LiveWorkPlay was one of 20 nominees to receive the award for “going above and beyond the norm to embody community spirit.” The ceremony took place on March 8 at the… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Receives $1000 with Pita Pit “Refuse To Settle 2018” Award!
March 2, 2018
The secret to quality human services is no secret at all – you need quality humans to deliver them! For LiveWorkPlay this means finding, training, and supporting a great staff, both as individuals, and as a team. We have started sharing information about each of our staff members on their annual work anniversary. Wendy MacEwan… Continue reading Wendy MacEwan: Celebrating Two Years Of Service!
January 30, 2018
LiveWorkPlay is pleased to announce Graham Kay as our host for Make A Buzz Ottawa 2018. Although he now makes his home in New York City, Graham is making a beeline back to his old flower patch in Ottawa on May 10 to support LiveWorkPlay and our annual celebration of community. Known best to many… Continue reading Comedian Graham Kay To Host Make A Buzz Ottawa 2018