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
October 5, 2015
Patrick Doyle has been a LiveWorkPlay member since 2012, and we have had the opportunity to support him in a variety of life pursuits. This video (prepared independent of LiveWorkPlay by MAPS see below) details some of the journey Patrick and his family have followed in supporting Pat to make his way in the adult… Continue reading Patrick’s Place
September 29, 2015
20TH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING NEWS Wrapping up Super September at LiveWorkPlay was the 20th Annual General Meeting and Welcome Back Family Feast. Attendance of 140 set a new all-time record! The evening included the required corporate business of the night (as afederal non-profit corporation and registered charitable organization the AGM is critical to remaining in good standing)… Continue reading Celebrating Super September at LiveWorkPlay
August 17, 2015
COMING EVENTS: CHEESE, GOLF, WELCOME BACK! September is just around the corner! Even as we enjoy those last weeks of the summer holiday season, please make a place for LiveWorkPlay on your calendar. There will be three major events of note in September but they are spaced out nicely, we hope to see you at… Continue reading The LiveWorkPlay News – August 14, 2015 – Summer Update!
August 5, 2015
The service having ended just a few hours ago, those of us in the LiveWorkPlay community who knew Emma Jean Francis Berringer are nowhere close to getting over the shock of her passing at age 24. We share our grief with her extensive network of friends, with her parents Ross Berringer and Helen Francis, with… Continue reading Celebrating the Life of Emma Jean Francis Berringer