Articles and Resources Archives

March 6

New Partnership with The Working Centre – Creating Job Support and Opportunities

Extend-A-Family of Waterloo Region is receiving funding from Ontario to promote inclusive employment and improve services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. EAFWR will be partnering with The Working Centre on this new initiative. Through the Developmental Services Employment and Modernization Fund, the province is investing in the following project: Community Based Employment Supports: Extend-A-Family […]

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March 6

An Inspiring Video to End the Week – Love Has No Labels Campaign

Many of us unintentionally make snap judgments about people based on what we see—whether it’s race, age, gender, religion, sexuality, or disability. Subconscious prejudice—called “implicit bias”—has profound implications for how we view and interact with others who are different from us. It can hinder a person’s ability to find a job, secure a loan, rent […]

February 26

Things to Do – March 2015

March looks destined to come in like a lion, and I hope out like a lamb! Thankfully, there are tonnes of unique community happenings to distract us from the weather. The hardest part will be deciding which ones to do… Join in the excitement Saturday, March 7th – 9am to 4pm, Celebrate Women of Aviation. Try your hand at one […]

February 20

Direct Support Worker Bulletin February 2015

Check out February’s Direct Support Worker Bulletin – this issue is filled with great stories, and exciting new job opportunities! worker bulletin February 2015

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February 18

DS Spotlight on Transformation – Feb 2015

Click the link below to access Developmental Services February 2015 issue of “Spotlight on Transformation”. In this issue, find great stories on: Promoting Employment and Improving Services – 38 projects were selected to receive funding under the new DS Employment and Modernization Fund; Updates on new tools to support quality standards, and support for front-line […]

February 12

Job Opportunity – Direct Support Representatives

EXTEND-A-FAMILY WATERLOO REGION IS LOOKING FOR… DIRECT SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVES! QUALIFICATIONS Active Employee of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region in providing individualized supports (i.e. one of the following areas: Special Services at Home, Passport, Respite, Family Home) ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVES To gather information on worker related issues that can be presented to the […]

February 12

Growing Together

Nic and I were matched and shared an instant connection. We really bonded over our shared love of video games, youtube videos, comic books, and movies. It’s not uncommon for us to get lost in ‘nerding out’ while everyone else’s eyes glaze over and they laugh at how we seemingly speak our own language. Nic’s […]

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January 29

Passport Resource Information Fair – February 19th

Please see the attached flyer for information on the second Passport Resource Information Fair being held Thursday, February 19 from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for families to see what is available from the various community groups and support agencies in Waterloo Region!

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January 19

Let's Talk About Housing! (For Self-Advocates)

On January 31, 2015 from 9:30am—12pm, we encourage you to attend a housing workshop at Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church. All adults with a disability in Waterloo Region are invited! Come tell us about your housing:  What you have  What you need  What you want ** We ask that parents/caregivers encourage self-advocates to […]

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