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!
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!
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!
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
November 29, 2015
As many of us are busy preparing to enjoy the Grey Cup championship featuring the Ottawa RedBlacks taking on the Edmonton Eskimos in Winnipeg, whatever the outcome of the game, at LiveWorkPlay we’ll also remember this day as one that is important in the evolution towards person-centred, assets-based, and community-focused supports and services for people… Continue reading A Social Change Touchdown on Grey Cup Day!
November 23, 2015
UPDATE: Algonquin PR Students Select LiveWorkPlay For This Year’s Fundraising Campaign! Every year the first year Public Relations students at Algonquin College throw a fundraising campaign for a charity of their choice. Over the past 30 years, the students have raised $300,000 for charity, and this year’s event is expected to raise over $20,000. The… Continue reading Algonquin College PR Students Make A Buzz for LiveWorkPlay!
November 16, 2015
This is a historic day for Ontario and we look forward to working with the Government of Ontario and our community partners to be a part of the solution. The excerpt below is from the Toronto Star, November 11, 2016. Ontario is moving to stop new admissions to the provincially funded sheltered workshops where people… Continue reading “No new admissions to sheltered workshops” in Ontario
October 20, 2015
The new season of AMI This Week includes a feature with LiveWorkPlay member Fred Dixon and his relationship with Ottawa Swordplay. Below are some screen captures from the video which you can watch here. Special thanks to Caitlin Fortier, Fred’s Community Connector. Just like her behind-the-scenes involvement in helping Fred have success with his interests in… Continue reading Fred Dixon featured on AMI This Week, LiveWorkPlay facilitates connection to Ottawa Swordplay
October 14, 2015
The Amazing People Gala recognizes local people and organizations who are making a difference here in Ottawa and around the world. Gala proceeds support the SchoolBOX program and also the Hera Mission of Canada. The LiveWorkPlay 20th Anniversary Committee of Cooper Gage, Ian Murphy, Warren Murphy, and Jennifer Harris nominated Keenan Wellar and Julie Kingstone… Continue reading Support Your Local Amazing People Finalists!
October 7, 2015
Photos and information provided by Caitlin Fortier One of the key barriers to an included life in the community is “getting around.” Most people with intellectual disabilities rely on the public transportation system, which often includes a service specific to people with mobility and other issues that make traditional bus service difficult or impossible to… Continue reading Transportation Advocacy: Jennifer Harris and Jalynn Plaus