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Join In For a Neighbourhood Cleanup, Saturday April 25th thumbnail
Join In For a Neighbourhood Cleanup, Saturday April 25th thumbnail

Join In For a Neighbourhood Cleanup, Saturday April 25th

Neighbourhood Clean Up April 25 Celebrate Earth Day by joining in for a litter pick-up. 7th Annual Neighbourhood Cleanup with Festival of Neighbourhoods We will focus on streets and alleys between King & Weber St.; Wellington & Guelph St. RSVP is appreciated – Date: Saturday April 25, 2015 Time: 10:30 a.m. gloves & bags provided 12 […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, Youth

The Direct Support Person’s Newsletter – April 1, 2015 thumbnail
The Direct Support Person’s Newsletter – April 1, 2015 thumbnail

The Direct Support Person’s Newsletter – April 1, 2015

Conversation Pieces: Using Artwork and Art-Making to Enhance Communication for People with Intellectual Disabilities This month’s article is a great guide on how to use art making, art activities, and visual representations to enhance communication for individuals who lack strong verbal communication skills, as well as for people who need some help and encouragement to express themselves. […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Articles and Resources, Community, Direct Support People, News, Press & Releases

Things to Do – April 2015 thumbnail
Things to Do – April 2015 thumbnail

Things to Do – April 2015

Spring has sprung, the grass is riz, I wonder where the birdies is?” ~ Winnie the Pooh March roared both in and out like a lion, but it seems like temperatures are slowly on the climb, and lots of great events are “springing” up for April! April is Autism Awareness Month, which our community is […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Articles and Resources, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, News, Press & Releases, Youth

Rescheduled: Peter Marks Conscious Care and Support 8 Week Workshop thumbnail
Rescheduled: Peter Marks Conscious Care and Support 8 Week Workshop thumbnail

Rescheduled: Peter Marks Conscious Care and Support 8 Week Workshop

Unfortunately, we have had to cancel the April 27th 8 week course in Conscious Care and Support (CCS) facilitated by Peter Marks due to low enrollment. A new class will be offered starting January 11th 2016 with the hope that the extended lead time will allow for a full roster. New Course Dates: January 11, 2106 […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Articles and Resources, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, News, Press & Releases, Youth

Jean Vanier wins $1.7M Templeton Prize thumbnail
Jean Vanier wins $1.7M Templeton Prize thumbnail

Jean Vanier wins $1.7M Templeton Prize

As you may have heard, Jean Vanier has been awarded the prestigious Templeton Prize! This is great news for L’Arche and people who have a developmental disability around the world. The Templeton Prize is one of the world’s largest annual awards given to an individual. It honors a living person who has made exceptional contributions […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Articles and Resources, Blog, Community, Direct Support People, News, Press & Releases

Rock for Autism April 10 with Ryan McTavish and Friends, Featuring Fred Penner! thumbnail
Rock for Autism April 10 with Ryan McTavish and Friends, Featuring Fred Penner! thumbnail

Rock for Autism April 10 with Ryan McTavish and Friends, Featuring Fred Penner!

April is Autism Awareness Month! We will be celebrating diversity and promoting awareness to support individuals with autism in our community *Proceeds from this event will go to support I Choose Dignity Tickets: $20, $15 for Students Date: April 10th, 2015 Time: Show starts at7:15pm *Doors open at 6pm Rock for Autism with Ryan McTavish […]

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Posted by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, in Adult, Articles and Resources, Blog, Children, Community, Direct Support People, Youth