January 26
Dreaming of Summer? Attend an informative evening about finding the right summer camp for your child, including: •Benefits of camp •Things to consider when choosing a camp •Preparing for camp •Support worker tips •Funding resources A Waterloo session will be held on Wednesday, Feb. 4th @6:30pm-8:00pm, at KidsAbility, Waterloo 500 Hallmark Drive Two Cambridge sessions will be […]
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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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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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