January 2, 2013
Welcoming 2013 This party started back in 1998 with one simple question posed to LiveWorkPlay members: what are you doing on New Year’s Eve? From the first gathering of about 50 people, it grew and grew until 600 people attended in 2007. Then members said they actually preferred a more exclusive party, and that’s the… Continue reading 15th Annual NYE Party Welcomes 2013, Feast Says Goodbye 2012
January 1, 2013
LiveWorkPlay does not have a formal annual campaign for donors or a particular focus on donations in the holiday season, but December 2012 has certainly been a month to remember, with about $12,000 donated over a period of two weeks. We’re putting a donation button next to this story in case you want to join… Continue reading Thanks To A Generous Community
January 1, 2013
Is there a better way to put the “Play” in “LiveWorkPlay” than a trip to Club Med in the Caribbean? A trip in the middle of January – is there a better time for a week on the beach? Supporting different types of travel experiences is consistent with our Play Value and LiveWorkPlay trips contribute… Continue reading Sunny Times Ahead
January 1, 2013
It has been a remarkable year for LiveWorkPlay as champions of employment for people with intellectual disabilities, and this advocacy has been extended more broadly as we encourage inclusion of all persons with disabilities in workplaces across the country. Thanks to the Canadian Association for Community Living and People First of Canada, LiveWorkPlay took part… Continue reading Champions For Employment
December 15, 2012
LiveWorkPlay News DECEMBER 2012 (Archived) Coming Events LiveWorkPlay New Year’s Eve Dinner & Dance tickets are now available. Get your tickets soon to avoid disappointment! This year we are once again using a “members-only” format: seating priority is for members and relatives. The party is selling out fast, so don’t delay, get your tickets today!… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News DECEMBER 2012 (Archived)
October 15, 2012
The LiveWorkPlay Blog – October 28, 2012 (Archived) Coming Events Don’t miss the opportunity to see Darcy Elks on Saturday, November 17 for her presentation and workshop “Supported Decision-Making: Wisdom, Life Experience, and Common Sense Needed.” Co-hosted by LiveWorkPlay and Family Matters Co-op, you can register online right now! This year’s LiveWorkPlay Festive Family… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News OCTOBER 2012 (Archived)
September 15, 2012
LiveWorkPlay News SEPTEMBER 2012 (Archived) On The Road Again LiveWorkPlay continues to support our members to enjoy inclusive travel with Ottawa Valley Tours. A group of 9 supported by 2 staff members joined with about 35 other travelers and headed out of Ottawa by motor coach to Nashville Tennessee. Nashville proved a remarkable destination, with… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News SEPTEMBER 2012 (Archived)
April 15, 2012
LiveWorkPlay News APRIL 2012 (Archived) Recipe for Success April 12 The Recipe for Success Culinary Adventure and Charity Auction for LiveWorkPlay is almost here: Thursday, April 12 at St. Anthony’s Banquet Hall. We are thrilled to announce that one of our most important event traditions continues: our first and only title sponsor for the past… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News APRIL 2012 (Archived)
January 15, 2012
LiveWorkPlay News JANUARY 2012 (Archived) Please Like Us Again Just a quick note off the top: if you have been a Facebook follower of the LiveWorkPlay page (or if you’d like to be) please “like” us again (or for the first time). The page name “LiveWorkPlay” recently became available, but the cost of acquiring the… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News JANUARY 2012 (Archived)
November 15, 2011
LiveWorkPlay News NOVEMBER 2011 (Archived) Employment Excitement Sweeping Ottawa! The LiveWorkPlay membership has never been confused about the importance of employment in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. After all, “work” is right in the middle of our name! We’ve also partnered with some amazing employers over the years, with familiar names like MBNA… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay News NOVEMBER 2011 (Archived)