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  • Ability To Rise 2025

    Ability To Rise 2025

    Ability to Rise: Celebrating Leaders in Disability Inclusion Celebration will feature motivational speakers, engaging presentations, live performances, awards ceremonies, great food, and meaningful networking opportunities. It’s a space where employers, community leaders, and advocates come together to recognize progress, share stories, and reaffirm their commitment to accessibility and inclusion in our workplaces and communities. Learn More & Register
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  • 7th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference

    Join Ontario Council for International Cooperation for the 7th Annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference, a groundbreaking event celebrating and empowering individuals with disabilities worldwide. This year, the conference will be held online, making it accessible to a wider audience. On Saturday, December 9, 2023, starting at 1:00PM (Eastern Standard Time), the conference will discuss important topics, share inspiring stories, and promote inclusivity. The conference aims to foster a supportive community, encourage dialogue, and raise awareness about the challenges faced...
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  • Open Space – Wednesdays in Cambridge

    Open Space – Wednesdays in Cambridge

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    Cambridge Centre 355 Hespeler Rd., Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
    COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region to attend. Bring a friend and enjoy. Questions? Please contact Trena Barnes at trena.barnes@eafwr.on.ca
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  • Movie for International Day of Persons With Disabilities

    Movie for International Day of Persons With Disabilities

    To Celebrate International Day of Persons With Disabilities, KW AccessAbility and Independent Living Waterloo Region are joining together to show the award winning movie "Crip Camp - A Disability Revolution" on the big screen at the KW AccessAbility office. Learn More  
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  • International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference: Inclusion Benefits Everyone

    International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference: Inclusion Benefits Everyone

    AEBC National, AEBC Toronto, and partners are pleased to host the 9th annual International Day of Persons with Disabilities Conference! The theme for this year's event is Inclusion Benefits Everyone. Our goal for this year's conference is to explore how being inclusive benefits everyone—not just people with disabilities—and to bust the myths that perpetuate exclusion. This virtual conference will be accessible to all and will feature ASL interpreters and real-time live captioning. Featuring guest speakers and an interactive, “Ask Me...
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  • Tween Board Game Club

    Tween Board Game Club

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    Kitchener Public Library - Central Branch 85 Queen St. N., Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
    Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please contact karen.wylie@kpl.org Learn More Tween Board Game Club is run in partnership with Kitchener Public Library and funded by the Waterloo Region Community Fund held at...
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  • Christkindl Market

    Christkindl Market

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    Discover the charm of the Christkindl Market in downtown Kitchener, where festive lights, unique artisan gifts, and delicious seasonal treats create an unforgettable winter experience. Join us and celebrate the magic of the season! Christkindl Market will return from December 4 to 7, 2025. Learn More
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  • Open Space – Thursdays at Fairview Park Mall

    Open Space – Thursdays at Fairview Park Mall

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    Fairview Park Mall 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener, Ontario
    COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported by Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region to attend. Bring a friend and enjoy. Questions? Please contact Trena Barnes at trena.barnes@eafwr.on.ca
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  • Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Film Screening

    Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution Film Screening

    Join Waterloo Public Library for a screening of Crip Camp: A Disability Revolution to recognize International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Crip Camp is a powerful reminder that community is power and culture. The teens in Crip Camp found - and founded - their culture at Camp Jened and we invite you to join the community. “Crip Camp is both a gripping look at the history of the disability rights movement and a timely call to action, urging us to explore our own duty to...
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  • Winter Artisan Market

    Winter Artisan Market

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    Celebrate the holiday season at the Kitchener Market's annual Winter Artisan Market! Whether you're hunting for stocking stuffers or enjoying the festive spirit with your family, this is your one-stop shop for the holiday season with: Seasonal snacks and festive cooking classes Live music and entertainment from local performers Family friendly activities including crafts, visits from santa, and festive photo ops Over 30 talented local artisans to help you support local this holiday season Come for the shopping, stay for...
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