February 6
“I have a paid job at Burger King and I volunteer at the YMCA. I am very active in Special Olympics and Sports for Special Athletes. When I go out with my support person, we sometimes play mini golf, go bowling, attend ‘People Helping People’ meetings, or go to Chapters and Starbucks for coffee. We […]
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February 6
“I love what I do with EAFWR. ‘Trevor’ and I have grown together and formed a really meaningful friendship. He is always laughing and enjoying life. What’s so great about being with ‘Trevor’ is that he’s always willing to try new things and it’s amazing how open he is to doing this. Never underestimate ‘Trevor’; he will continue to […]
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February 6
“I like playing laser tag and mini sticks. With my EAFWR support person, we do things like math with blocks and telling time on the iPad. She helped me learn to tie my shoes and right now we are memorizing my phone number. We do fun things too, like rock climbing. Spending time with my […]
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February 6
“My support person and I get together every week for coffee and we have good conversations. My support person helps me out with budgeting, goals I want to achieve, and working through my stress and anxiety. I’m thankful that I have a support person and I feel I have come so far by having a […]
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January 12
With Bill 148 – Fair Workplace, Better Jobs Act coming into effect on January 1, 2018, there’s somethings Special Services at Home families should know. If you are currently served by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, an email or letter was sent to you inviting you to a Bill 148 Info Night. This evening is geared towards […]
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December 21
You’re invited to learn how Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act can affect people with disabilities and their families. On November 27, 2017, Bill 148, The Fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act, became law in Ontario. Bill 148 affects employment standards for minimum wage, public holiday pay, how employees request scheduling changes and more. People and […]
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December 3
Today, as the United Nations’ observe International Day of Persons with Disabilities, we will be raising our glasses to good work and community that is building belonging for all. Each December 3rd, people around the globe celebrate and converse about International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The intention is to focus on issues that affect […]
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December 1
Dear friend of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) began as a way to build community, and that desire still fuels our work everyday. For over 30 years, under the leadership of Maria de Boer, EAFWR grew from a group of friends supporting each other, to an organization that now serves 2000 families […]
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November 13
Start with a big idea – maybe something that connects two drastically different worlds. Then start having conversations. Lots of them. And discover along the way that the two worlds were actually interwoven in so many ways. Building community and beer. We wanted to highlight the work of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region (EAFWR) and share […]
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November 3
Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. present: Cheers to Inclusion! Enjoy snacks + sample of the Edna Rhoda Golden Chai Ale. Music by: DJ D-Rock Photography by: Kelsey Vere Photography [redirect to events page]
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