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  • Block Party 2019, A Better Together Event

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    Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum 10 Huron Rd, Kitchener, ON, Canada
    Join us to celebrate the neighbourhoods of Waterloo Region at Block Party, a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. On Saturday November 9, 2019, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will host its second annual Block Party fundraiser. Join us for an evening of fun, live music, craft beer, ‘street eats’, a DJ, pop up surprises and more! Better Together Events are fundraising events for Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. All proceeds from this event will go towards EAFWR initiatives. We support...
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  • NEW DATE: Cheers to Inclusion

    NEW DATE: Cheers to Inclusion

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    Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. 319 Victoria Street North, Kitchener, ON, Canada
    Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region and Descendants Beer & Beverage Co. present: Cheers to Inclusion! Enjoy snacks + sample of the Andre Campbell Cranberry Ale. Beer by: Descendants Beer and Beverage Co. Label artwork by: Andre Campbell Photography by: Edgar & Pooch Photography Tickets are $8 online or at the door. Get tickets here Available in cans and on draught as of Dec. 1. The story of Andre Campbell: “Inclusion doesn't have to be a big production...” Local author and graphic artist Andre...
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  • Understanding Conflict & Communication

    Understanding Conflict & Communication

    Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region 91 Moore Ave., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
    Understanding Conflict and Communication – Foundations & Clearing Conflict is a workshop for personal and professional development. You will become more aware of your preferred conflict style, identify situations where each conflict mode can be used most effectively and practice communication that clears up conflict. Registration and Details
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  • Information Session – Using technology to increase independence

    The Family Centre 65 Hanson Ave., Room 2015, Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
    Waterloo Region Family Network and Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) will be holding an Information Session on Using Technology to Increase Independence.  When: Thursday February 6, 2020, 7-9 PM Where: The Family Centre (Rm 2015), 65 Hanson Ave., Kitchener Join Amber Armstrong, Housing Navigator for the DSO Central West Region, for a presentation on technology to promote independence. You will learn about: • the various types of technological assistance available today, and • how others have used technology to increase independence and reduce support costs. To register,...
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  • 2019-20 Annual General Meeting

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    Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be holding its Annual General Meeting electronically via Webex conferencing on June 20, 2020 from 11 a.m. to noon. If you are attending electronically, you must RSVP to receive the Webex meeting link by June 15, 2020 at 4:00 pm by emailing Heather Dowling at heather.dowling@eafwr.on.ca with your name and address. Click here to view the Notice of Annual General Meeting of Members
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  • Online Forum: Affordable Housing and Homelessness – Part of Wellbeing Waterloo Region’s Virtual Fall Forum Series

    Join Wellbeing Waterloo Region for their first in a series of virtual forums on Affordable Housing and Homelessness on Thursday October 1 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. At the forum, participants will have an opportunity to hear from a panel of speakers who will share their insights the Region’s Housing and Homelessness Plan, immediate needs of the unsheltered community, importance of housing supports and ways community members can help. Register here: https://event.webinarjam.com/register/65/vox57f72   
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  • Affordable Housing Focus Group – Staff of Developmental Service Agencies

    Affordable Housing Focus Group – Staff of Developmental Service Agencies

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    Have your say! The City of Kitchener is seeking feedback and input for their Affordable Housing Strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape decision-making that will have a significant, positive impact on housing in our community. Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region asked the City to ensure that their consultations include people with developmental disabilities. Staff of Developmental Service Agencies are invited to share their ideas and feedback in a focus group hosted by City of Kitchener on Monday October 19 from...
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  • Affordable Housing Focus Groups – People with Disabilities and Families

    Affordable Housing Focus Groups – People with Disabilities and Families

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    Have your say! The City of Kitchener is seeking feedback and input for their Affordable Housing Strategy. This is your opportunity to help shape decision-making that will have a significant, positive impact on housing in our community. Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region asked the City to ensure that their consultations include people with developmental disabilities. People with disabilities and their families are invited to share their ideas and feedback in a focus group hosted by City of Kitchener on Monday October 19...
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  • Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop – Kitchener/Waterloo

    Join KidsAbility for their Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop (Kitchener/Waterloo) on Tuesday February 2 from 7-8:30 P.M. This free parent workshop is intended for families who have children with disabilities to learn about: City of Kitchener and Waterloo summer camps How to find inclusive and specialized camps in your community How to access one to one supports such as volunteers or trained workers Funding for camp fees and specialized supports How to share information about your child to promote their...
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  • Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop – Cambridge

    Join KidsAbility for their Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop (Cambridge) on Wednesday February 3 from 7-8:30 P.M. This free parent workshop is intended for families who have children with disabilities to learn about: City of Cambridge summer camps How to find inclusive and specialized camps in your community How to access one to one supports such as volunteers or trained workers Funding for camp fees and specialized supports How to share information about your child to promote their success Click...
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