April 17, 2013
If you are reading this entry to learn the ins and outs of the LiveWorkPlay trip to Washington, DC then you should head on over to our Facebook page. A picture says a thousand words, and we’ve got each day covered. If you believe it is more about the journey than the destination (the destination… Continue reading Capital Thoughts: LiveWorkPlay Travelers Return from Washington DC
March 21, 2013
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February 27, 2013
It’s been an exciting February at LiveWorkPlay and we are working on a number of stories including: 1) a follow up to the packed house that attended the Employment Supports information session on February 13th; 2) an update from our Volunteer Coordinator about the continuing flow of exciting and diverse volunteers that have completed orientation… Continue reading February Finish: Ottawa Family Magazine & YAI New York City
February 12, 2013
Update! Since 2016 Daniel had been working in the bakery at Costco, in addition to continuing his employment at The Works Gourmet Burger Bistro. He was then offered full-time work at Costco, so he retired from The Works and as of 2022 reports that he continues to enjoy his job and his co-workers! It has… Continue reading From Vision To Reality: A Glimpse Into The Life Of Daniel!
February 5, 2013
A few years back in LiveWorkPlay history, you’d certainly hear stories about “nutrition workshops” as part of our day supports initiative (wrapped up in 2009). While it is never a bad thing to understand more about what we eat and how it impacts on our mental and physical health, it’s hard to be interested or… Continue reading Talking Nutrition (Naturally)
January 22, 2013
With the return of 19 members from the LiveWorkPlay supported trip to Club Med Punta Cana on Sunday, there has been much to celebrate. After a day of rest, individual Facebook accounts have been pumping out stories and photos to go along with the more than 200 photos and videos already shared on the official… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Travel Support: Update From Punta Cana!
January 17, 2013
District 7040 of Rotary International is made up of active Rotary clubs in Nunavut, Eastern Ontario, Western Québec and Northern New York State. Operating in two countries and in two languages, managing hundreds of community service programs in their own communities and around the world, these Rotarians strive to bring about the Rotary ideal of… Continue reading District 7040 Supports Rotary At Work
January 16, 2013
Join us on February 9 for an RDSP Ontario Registered Disability Savings Plan workshop with optional lunch and learn! The morning session sponsored by HRSDC is entitled “Securing the financial future for people with disabilities.” This is a free morning workshop (registration required) with an optional lunch and learn afternoon (registration required) with a range… Continue reading Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) Workshop February 9
January 15, 2013
Over the past two years LiveWorkPlay has worked closely with members and families, the staff team, and the Sharevision organization to improve how we co-create, monitor, and celebrate real life outcomes for people with intellectual disabilities. Important to this process is an annual face-to-face meeting with the member, Service Coordinator Allison Moores, family members or… Continue reading Person-Centred Thinking Through Talk & Technology!
January 7, 2013
The LiveWorkPlay staff team is proud to be traveling to New York City in May to attend and present at the annual YAI International Conference. The 2013 conference has a strong focus on person-centered planning (or person-centered thinking, as we see it!), real housing, real employment, and how to engage community volunteers in mission-oriented organizational… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Team to Present at YAI in NYC!