Responding To Mark Wafer’s Baker’s Dozen For Employment Success
January 14, 2016
I have significant expectations of community agencies who represent candidates who have disabilities. These expectations are written into my accessibility policy and unless an agency can demonstrate their ability and effectiveness to follow these 13 expectations we simply don’t do business with them. This is no different to how we would treat any other vendor. In… Continue reading Responding To Mark Wafer’s Baker’s Dozen For Employment Success
LiveWorkPlay Top 15 of 2015
January 6, 2016
It was a historical year in more ways than one. It was of course our 20th anniversary year, and yes, that story makes our list below. It was also a year in which those two decades of hard work positioned the organization for the significant growth that was experienced through our ability to help more… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Top 15 of 2015
Happy Holidays and December Updates from LiveWorkPlay
December 16, 2015
THANK YOU FOR YOUR GENEROSITY LiveWorkPlay received more than $10,000 in donations in the first two weeks of December in addition to scheduled monthly and annual donations. Thank you! Donor dollars make it possible for LiveWorkPlay to invest in more direct help for individuals with intellectual disabilities and to effectively advocate for more inclusive local, provincial and national communities!… Continue reading Happy Holidays and December Updates from LiveWorkPlay
Elections Canada: Questions and Answers with Employee Ryan Nevitt
December 15, 2015
Elections Canada aims to create a positive work environment by embracing inclusivity and respecting diversity. One way they reflect this is by providing access to job opportunities to those who face barriers to employment. Thanks to a referral from Ready, Willing and Able they decided to reach out to LiveWorkPlay to explore the possibility of hiring someone with… Continue reading Elections Canada: Questions and Answers with Employee Ryan Nevitt
Tim’s Opportunity Came Knocking: Shopify!
December 14, 2015
For most of his adult life, Tim Siebrasse* has been a part of community participation programs and employment training programs. About two years ago, nearing his 40th birthday, he identified an interest in paid employment and asked LiveWorkPlay for help. With the support of his family members, he also expressed some clear expectations about the… Continue reading Tim’s Opportunity Came Knocking: Shopify!
Congratulations Mark Wafer: Henry Viscardi Achievement Award 2015
December 10, 2015
We would like to congratulate Mark Wafer on his receipt of a prestigious Henry Viscardi Achievement Award. Mark has been a mentor and an ally to LiveWorkPlay and despite his very busy schedule is well known for making time for any individual or organization who shares his belief in a world where people with disabilities are… Continue reading Congratulations Mark Wafer: Henry Viscardi Achievement Award 2015
Thank you Volunteers!
December 5, 2015
At LiveWorkPlay we celebrate our volunteers during National Volunteer Week in April and at our annual Engines of Success recognition banquet. However, International Volunteer Day is an opportunity to thank not only those who volunteer for our organization, but also to recognize members of LiveWorkPlay who volunteer for countless community organizations, such as Meals on… Continue reading Thank you Volunteers!
“Be Not Forgotten” a Message of Hope Received!
December 4, 2015
From a letter from a private donor to LiveWorkPlay Co-Leader Julie Kingstone dated December 1, 2015: I’m pleased to be writing you on Giving Tuesday, and am buoyed by the recent Ontario news that workshops for people with intellectual disabilities will begin to be close, and that the future does indeed look much more inclusive… Continue reading “Be Not Forgotten” a Message of Hope Received!
International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015: Inclusion Matters!
December 3, 2015
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD) has been commemorated since 1992 to promote awareness and mobilize support for critical issues relating to the inclusion of persons with disabilities in society. There could not be any closer alignment between the LiveWorkPlay mission, vision, values, and theory of change and this year’s IDPD theme, which… Continue reading International Day of Persons with Disabilities 2015: Inclusion Matters!
After the Shopping: Caring and Donating! #GivingTuesday
December 1, 2015
Most people know about Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Giving Tuesday is a new movement for giving and volunteering, taking place each year after Cyber Monday. This “Opening day of the giving season” is a day where charities, companies and individuals join together to share commitments, rally for favourite causes and think about others. We have… Continue reading After the Shopping: Caring and Donating! #GivingTuesday