February 12
EXTEND-A-FAMILY WATERLOO REGION IS LOOKING FOR… DIRECT SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVES! QUALIFICATIONS Active Employee of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region in providing individualized supports (i.e. one of the following areas: Special Services at Home, Passport, Respite, Family Home) ROLES AND FUNCTIONS OF THE DIRECT SUPPORT REPRESENTATIVES To gather information on worker related issues that can be presented to the […]
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February 12
Nic and I were matched and shared an instant connection. We really bonded over our shared love of video games, youtube videos, comic books, and movies. It’s not uncommon for us to get lost in ‘nerding out’ while everyone else’s eyes glaze over and they laugh at how we seemingly speak our own language. Nic’s […]
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February 11
There are some great opportunities to get outside and enjoy free Family Day fun! In addition to Winterloo, Daiene Vernile (MPP for Kitchener Centre) is hosting a free skate at the Kitchener Memorial Auditorium Kiwanis Park (400 East Ave, Kitchener) from 1:30-3:30pm. Warm refreshments will be served, everyone is welcome! Grand River Conservation Authority is […]
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January 29
Please see the attached flyer for information on the second Passport Resource Information Fair being held Thursday, February 19 from 6:00pm – 8:00 pm. This is a great opportunity for families to see what is available from the various community groups and support agencies in Waterloo Region!
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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 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 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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