August 1
The Art of Summer The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 8 By: Amanda Gee, multi-modal therapist, Vita Cls Summer is such a fun time of year but it can also be a difficult time to come up with activities. When the weather is nice, you just want to get out of the house or program and DO […]
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July 10
Workforce Transformation: From Caregivers to Direct Support Professionals The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 7 By: Perry Samowitz, New York State Region 3 Leader of the Centers for Workforce Transformation The most important staff in any organization are those who work directly with the individuals with developmental disabilities. They have the greatest impact on […]
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June 3
TEAM! Simple Strategies to Success The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 5 By: Michael Adegoke, Kenny Balogun, Kimberley Beattie, Mark Berko, Dehan Clarke, Kenneth Duncan, Chris Edigue, Andrew Efosa, Esohe Erhun, Joseph Eyiah, Nosiru Folaji, Luke Lynn, Bunmi Okanlawon, Osagie Osarentin, Neshevitha Siripathy Initially, the caption to this article was going to be […]
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May 29
Are you looking for some ways to become more connected to other direct support workers and your community? Check out our May Worker Bulletin for some great Extend-A-Family events and groups, as well as training opportunities and see who’s provided support through EAF for over five years! May Worker Bulletin
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May 15
Are you looking to learn about local history and get to try some new (old) activities, but just don’t have the budget? Then the Joseph Scheneider Haus is for you! This Region of Waterloo Museum is an affordable option, right in the heart of downtown Kitchener. Located at 486 Queen St. S. in Kitchener and […]
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May 8
Happy May! We think that it’s finally time to pack away the winter gear and start thinking about all of the great things that spring has to offer. To check out 50 fun, free spring activities (as chosen by Today’s Parent magazine), click Spring Activities .
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May 2
Medication, Education and Advocacy: Useful Insights: Improving How People with Developmental Disabilities Use Medication The Direct Support Workers Newsletter: Volume 3, Issue 5 By: Yona Lunsky and Virginie Cobigo A few opening questions How many medications do you take each day? How did you decide to take them, and how do you know they work? How […]
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April 29
Citizenship Edition: Spring 2014 We at EAFWR are proud and excited to share the very first edition of the I Choose Dignity Press. This magazine will be issued twice a year and will focus on telling the stories of families and individuals we support, celebrating our community and igniting conversation. This issue is all about […]
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April 9
Come paint with us and have fun for the whole family! Join us in supporting community involvement and show us “What Makes You Happy?” All paintings will be used in collages and assembled by local artists and displayed in the community. Public Relations students from Conestoga College have organized the “What Makes You Happy?” Fundraising […]
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April 4
While spring has come on the calendar, it sometimes seems like the “spring” message has not made it all the way to the weather outside! However, there are plenty of great things “springing up” (sorry – couldn’t help it!) at your local library. From movies, to terrarium building programs, to computer classes, to craft and […]
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