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February 19

Developmental Services HR- Strategy Forum 2016

We were lucky to have one of our own, Jennifer Hanna, attend this year’s Developmental Services Human Resources Strategy Forum. Here’s her experience from the Developmental Services HR Forum: I attended the annual DSHR Strategy Forum in Feb 2016. A big thank you to all those involved and the committees that worked tirelessly in putting […]

November 24

Things to Do in December

“How did it get so late so soon?” ~Dr. Seuss Even with the shortened daylight hours, there are lots of ways to get outside! Check out all the free and low cost family skate options around the Region in December and beyond – click here to see a listing of all the available options! A […]

October 28

The Direct Support Person’s Bulletin – October 2015

October’s issue contains information about the upcoming 5th Annual Inclusion Celebration, tips and resources, stories and highlights from the summer, and so much more! Check out the full issue: worker bulletin October 2015

October 1

Direct Support Newsletter – Vol. 4 Issue 10

Check out October’s Direct Support Newsletter. An excellent article on the power of ‘no’. Direct Support Workers Newsletter Issue 10

September 28

Things to Do – October

“He is outside of everything, and alien everywhere. He is an aesthetic solitary. His beautiful, light imagination is the wing that on the autumn evening just brushes the dusky window.” ~Henry James Saturday Oct. 3rd, pick up a map/brochure at the Art District Gallery or at the Globe Studios and join us for a walking/driving […]

September 8

What’s Happening – September

“Summer afternoon – summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” – Henry James Light heart Yoga classes with Karen Lord, Certified Yoga Instructor @ The Downtown Community Centre: YOGA for Adults 18+: Designed to improve core strength, this program focuses on breathing, posture, flexibility and […]

July 20

Direct Support Persons Newsletter, Issue #7

Be sure to take a read of the most recent Direct Support Person’s Newsletter. It’s got some great information regarding health and personal hygiene. Direct Support Newsletter Issue # 7

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July 2

The Value of Respite in FamilyHome

We hear the word respite and most of us think “a break”. But for those individuals who live with families in the community through our FamilyHome program, respite can be much more than just “a break”. For some it is just time away from home and a change of scenery. For others, it is a […]

June 30

What's Happening – July

Then followed that beautiful season… Summer…. Filled was the air with a dreamy and magical light; and the landscape Lay as if new created in all the freshness of childhood. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Canada Day Events around the Region, for kids and adults alike! Kitchener , University of Waterloo , and 13 Other Places To […]

June 4

What's Happening – June

Green was the silence, wet was the light, the month of June trembled like a butterfly…~Pablo Neruda Free Yoga in the Park, offered by Queen St Yoga! Gather in Victoria Park, off of Schneider St. Entrance. Classes are Wed. 11:45-12:45pm and Sundays 4:00 -5:00 pm and run from June 3 until the end of September. […]

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