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April 1

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. […]

April 1

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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March 24

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 […]

March 12

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 […]

March 6

New Partnership with The Working Centre – Creating Job Support and Opportunities

Extend-A-Family of Waterloo Region is receiving funding from Ontario to promote inclusive employment and improve services and supports for people with developmental disabilities. EAFWR will be partnering with The Working Centre on this new initiative. Through the Developmental Services Employment and Modernization Fund, the province is investing in the following project: Community Based Employment Supports: Extend-A-Family […]

February 20

Direct Support Worker Bulletin February 2015

Check out February’s Direct Support Worker Bulletin – this issue is filled with great stories, and exciting new job opportunities! worker bulletin February 2015

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February 18

DS Spotlight on Transformation – Feb 2015

Click the link below to access Developmental Services February 2015 issue of “Spotlight on Transformation”. In this issue, find great stories on: Promoting Employment and Improving Services – 38 projects were selected to receive funding under the new DS Employment and Modernization Fund; Updates on new tools to support quality standards, and support for front-line […]

February 12

Growing Together

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 […]

October 28

Fall Worker Bulletin

Below is the worker bulletin for fall 2014. Read about upcoming events, news and information for EAFWR support workers. Worker Bulletin October 2014

September 23

Communications Coordinator

Part Time Contract Position (10 – 15 hours per week) This position is responsible for using exceptional time management , organizational, creative and people skills to ensure that our organization is represented in a positive manner in the community. Responsibilities include keeping the community and those we serve informed through our website, social media, blogging, newsletters, […]

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