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April 2019

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Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things OTF Grant Recognition Social

April 27, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things, 91 Moore Avenue
Kitchener, Ontario N2H 3S4 Canada

On Saturday, April 27, join us as we celebrate the new supported employment model at Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things (KWLOT), made possibly by funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). Speakers include MPP Laura Mae Lindo, Executive Director Al Mills of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region, an OTF representative and staff from KWLOT. This employment model is a welcome addition to KWLOT that provides meaningful employment opportunities to people with disabilities in Kitchener-Waterloo, Ontario. Tour the space, hear more about the supported…

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May 2019

Drive for Autism

May 5, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Edelweiss Tavern, 600 Doon Village
Kitchener, Ontario N2P 1G6 Canada

Join Edelweiss Tavern at this free event on Sunday May 5 from 1-6PM as they broadcast the Monster Energy Nascar Cup Series live! Watch the excitement with us while racing to make a differences in the lives of those with autism. Featuring great food, great fun, a silent auction, prizes, bids and draws and so much more! All proceeds will go to Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Thank you so much to Edelweiss Tavern for your support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region.

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September 2019

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Coffee, Treats & an Inclusive Community – An On The Table event

September 29, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Kitchener Waterloo Community Foundation and Cambridge & North Dumfries Community Foundation are inviting people to have conversations about what matters to them while they are having food from Sept. 27 to 29. As part of this, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will be hosting an "On the Table" conversation! Join us for Coffee, Treats and an Inclusive Community on Sunday September 29 from 1-3PM at the EAFWR Office (91 Moore Ave., Kitchener, ON). Drop by and enjoy refreshments, engage in conversations about fostering inclusive communities…

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$50

All in for Community, a Poker Night in support of EAFWR

September 27, 2019 @ 6:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Dearborn Restaurant, 105 Lexington Road
Waterloo, Ontario N2J 4R7 Canada

Join us on Friday September 27 for an evening of food, drink and poker at All In for Community, a Poker Night in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Please note that this is a 19+ event. The entrance fee is $50, with unlimited $50 rebuys in the first 1.5 hours. A $20 top-up available at the first break.

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WEBINAR: Developmental Services Housing Task Force – FINAL REPORT

September 11, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Hear Ron Prussen, Chair of the Housing Task Force and Lynda Kahn, Vice-Chair about key recommendations in the Ontario Developmental Services Housing Task Force's final report in P4P Planning Network's webinar, happening on Wednesday September 11 at 7PM. Register for the webinar here The Ontario Developmental Services Housing Task Force has released their final report, GENERATING IDEAS AND ENABLING ACTION: Addressing the Housing Crisis Confronting Ontario Adults with Developmental Disabilities. Read the full report: Final Report (Full Version – English Only)…

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October 2019

WRDSS Evening Speaker Series Presents: Nutrition and Specific Health Concerns for People with Down Syndrome: A Proactive Approach with Dr. Danielle O’Connor

October 16, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

THEMUSEUM, 10 King St. W.
Kitchener, Ontario N2G 1A3 Canada

The Waterloo Regional Down Syndrome Society (WRDSS) will host Dr. Danielle O'Connor as part of their Evening Speaker Series on Wednesday October 16. Dr. Danielle O’Connor has been a Naturopathic Doctor for over 15 years and has a clinical focus on treating children with Down Syndrome, Autism, ADHD, anxiety, OCD, tics and Tourette’s as well as chronic pain and infections such as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Fibromyalgia, and Lyme disease.  Dr. Danielle lectures internationally on these subjects and is a Board…

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October 2020

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Affordable Housing Focus Group – Staff of Developmental Service Agencies

October 19, 2020 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm

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

October 19, 2020 @ 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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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February 2021

Summer Camp Planning Virtual Workshop – Kitchener/Waterloo

February 2, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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

February 3, 2021 @ 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

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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