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!
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