January 26
February – the month where some of us are fully enjoying winter in all its splendor, and others of us are counting down the days until spring. Either way, there are some wonderful activities to take advantage of this month, especially for Family Day weekend. So whether you try something new or attend an old favourite, […]
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January 19
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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January 19
On February 11, 2015 from 6pm-9pm, parents and caregivers of adults with a disability are invited to participate in a housing forum at The Family Centre Gym. All parents/caregivers of an adult son or daughter with a disability in the Waterloo Region are invited to come share their housing wants and needs. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/XGDPDGM to […]
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January 12
The Independent Living Centre of Waterloo Region has partnered with the City of Waterloo to offer an accessible swimming program at the Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex. The link below shares all the details about the Winter 2015 session of this program, which will run every Wednesday from January 14th – March 11th, 2015 from 12 noon […]
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January 8
Happy 2015! To celebrate the New Year, why not try a new activity or attend one of the fun events happening around the Region? Below are just some of the great things going on in January. Be sure to check the blog every month for new event highlights! The KW Art Gallery is offering a family day January […]
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October 28
Below is the worker bulletin for fall 2014. Read about upcoming events, news and information for EAFWR support workers. Worker Bulletin October 2014
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October 14
A 20 yr old man, in Ayr, requires assistance in the afternoon two days per week. The contract would require you to meet him as his bus arrives at his home, at approx. 3:30 PM and remain with him until 7:30/ 8:00 PM. The family would also be thrilled with an occasional hours on a Saturday […]
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October 3
A man in his 30’s is looking for a support worker to explore the KW community and assist with daily routines. This individual does not use words to communicate and will express himself in other ways. A suitable candidate would need to be comfortable with understanding and supporting unique behaviours, personal care, and assistance with […]
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October 3
A young man is looking for a support worker to assist with morning routines and driving him to a day program in Kitchener. This individual would like support getting out of bed, getting dressed, and preparing breakfast before leaving for the day program. A suitable worker would have a quieter voice and manner, and comfortable […]
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October 3
1:1 support needed for 9 year old on the last Tuesday of every month (5:30-8:30pm) and occasional additional evening during the week. This individual enjoys playing hockey, throwing balls and being active in the Kitchener area. This individual uses limited words to communicate and may run off if he gets distracted. A suitable worker would […]
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