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

October 16

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

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 […]

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September 29

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

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 […]

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September 27

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

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 […]

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WEBINAR: Developmental Services Housing Task Force – FINAL REPORT thumbnail

September 11

WEBINAR: Developmental Services Housing Task Force – FINAL REPORT

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, […]

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September 10

Developmental Services Housing Task Force releases final report and recommendations about housing for adults with developmental disabilities

In response to Ontario’s housing crisis, the provincial government launched the Developmental Services Housing Task Force in 2015 issuing a province-wide call for “innovative new housing proposals designed specifically for adults with a developmental disability.” As of 2018, the Housing Task Force funding generated 18 projects designed to create innovative, inclusive, sustainable and affordable housing solutions for adults who have […]

May 5

Drive for Autism

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 […]

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May 3

Ontario Autism Consultations Now Open

Ontario’s government is engaging families in public consultations on how children and youth with autism who have complex needs can be better supported. There are two ways for families to participate in the consultations during the month of May – an online survey and a series of telephone town halls. Participants will be asked to […]

6th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament 2019 at Neighbour’s Day Extravaganza thumbnail

May 3

6th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament 2019 at Neighbour’s Day Extravaganza

Get together with your friends and neighbours and face off at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region’s 6th Annual Ball Hockey Tournament, part of Neighbours Day Extravaganza! EVENT DETAILS: Date: Saturday June 8th, 2019 Time: 9 a.m., first ball drop at 9:30 a.m. Location: Stanley Park Community Centre – Parking Lot (505 Franklin St. N., Kitchener) Get ready […]

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April 27

Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things OTF Grant Recognition Social

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 […]

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March 26

WALK-OR-WHEEL 2019

Believe in a community where everyone belongs? Join us at WALK-OR-WHEEL 2019, a Better Together Event in support of Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. On Saturday June 1, 2019, Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region will host this fan favourite fundraiser. Raise funds, walk, run or wheel in support of inclusion and belonging for people with disabilities and their families. […]

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