October 8, 2020
On Tuesday, October 8, the LiveWorkPlay community got together online to give thanks and enjoy some good news through a special broadcast, a presentation by board chair Daniel Spagnolo, and entertainment by musician Dave Kalil. Traditionally, the Welcome Back Family Feast takes place in September to bring everyone together after the summer for a plated… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Fall Family Gathering – Giving Thanks!
October 6, 2020
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is an annual awareness campaign that takes place each October. The purpose of Disability Employment Awareness Month is to promote employment inclusion for people who experience disability and to celebrate the many and varied contributions of workers with disabilities. NDEAM (a federal initiative celebrated in the U.S. every October since… Continue reading Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM and NDEAM)
August 30, 2020
Josh Balanaser was excited about enrolling in courses at Discovery University in the spring of 2020, but unfortunately those plans had to be put on hold due to COVID-19. Like everyone else in our community, LiveWorkPlay members have been getting creative with their summer and fall plans, and Josh is no exception. With a bit… Continue reading From Disappointment to Opportunity: Josh’s Summer Learning Journey 2020
August 21, 2020
Sarah Villeneuve is finishing up her summer employment with LiveWorkPlay. She has taken the time to share a few memories with us before she returns to her post-secondary studies. What is your favorite memory of your summer at LiveWorkPlay? I have so many wonderful memories of my summer here at LiveWorkPlay, including hosting and co-hosting… Continue reading Thank You Sarah!
August 19, 2020
It’s moving time! We have enjoyed a fantastic 5 years at Unit 300, 2197 Riverside Drive, and we are pleased to announce that LiveWorkPlay has signed a new lease to continue in the same building. We are moving to a much smaller office in Unit 402 so that we can realize a significant annual savings… Continue reading It’s Moving Time! See You On The Fourth Floor (When The Time Comes)
August 5, 2020
Quality in human services has a direct correlation to quality humans delivering those services! Experienced and committed staff who stay in their jobs over the long term are critical to a strong workplace culture. They serve as mentors to new staff, and establish a consistent trusted presence with individuals supported by LiveWorkPlay and their families.… Continue reading It’s A First Year Full-Time Work Anniversary For Liam Pignat!
July 30, 2020
Back in July of 1997, Keenan left his job in the IT sector to commit full-time to LiveWorkPlay, which was at that time known as Special Needs Network. In 1995, with Julie Kingstone, the organization had been incorporated as a non-profit with charitable status, and was focused on building an advocacy network. Two years later,… Continue reading It’s A Twenty-Third LiveWorkPlay Work Anniversary For Keenan Wellar
June 26, 2020
In the 25th year of LiveWorkPlay operations, our first ever online Annual General Meeting, June 23, 2020! Watch from the beginning or jump ahead via the links below. Pre-Meeting 5:40-6:00pm The year in pictures, a musical tribute Welcome message from Inclusion International Special message about racism and inclusion by Alastair McAlastair Ghartey National Anthem by… Continue reading LiveWorkPlay Annual General Meeting 2020
June 23, 2020
Guest blog from Derick Fage, host of “Let’s Chat with Derick” Another episode of Let’s Chat with Derick is ready for your viewing pleasure. This time I chat with Keenan Wellar! Keenan and his wife Julie Kingstone founded LiveWorkPlay 25 years ago. The organization provides direct supports and services in the Ottawa area to deliver… Continue reading Guest blog from Derick Fage, host of “Let’s Chat with Derick”
June 9, 2020
The COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically changed the labour market and this in turn has radically altered our approach to matching job seekers and employers, and we need your help with some old school crowdsourcing! We have just completed a survey with more than 130 responses from job seekers we are supporting to help us establish… Continue reading Help Wanted: LiveWorkPlay is Going Door To Door for Employment and We Need YOU to Help Make It Happen!
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