September 23
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 […]
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May 3
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 […]
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February 19
We were lucky to have one of our own, Jennifer Hanna, attend this year’s Developmental Services Human Resources Strategy Forum. Here’s her experience from the Developmental Services HR Forum: I attended the annual DSHR Strategy Forum in Feb 2016. A big thank you to all those involved and the committees that worked tirelessly in putting […]
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January 19
On January 31, 2015 from 9:30am—12pm, we encourage you to attend a housing workshop at Kitchener Mennonite Brethren Church. All adults with a disability in Waterloo Region are invited! Come tell us about your housing: What you have What you need What you want ** We ask that parents/caregivers encourage self-advocates to […]
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January 19
On February 11, 2015 from 6pm-9pm, parents and caregivers of adults with a disability are invited to participate in a housing forum at The Family Centre Gym. All parents/caregivers of an adult son or daughter with a disability in the Waterloo Region are invited to come share their housing wants and needs. Please visit www.surveymonkey.com/s/XGDPDGM to […]
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