Leading-edge charitable organization supporting inclusion, homes, jobs, friendships for people with intellectual disabilities; en français @VivreTravaillerJouer

7 Bayview Station Road, Ottawa
Joined March 2009
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We agree with concerns raised in this article, which was written by @SarahRitchieTV. In addition to fixing this inequity, the federal government must reform federal disability programs, like the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). It is well past time to remove barriers, decouple the DTC as the sole gateway to the Canada Disability Benefit and automatically qualify individuals already receiving provincial or territorial disability supports. ctvnews.ca/canada/article/fe… #cdnpoli #DisabilityRights
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Welcome to the Project SEARCH Canada community! Are you an employer, advocate, or changemaker? We welcome you to grow your knowledge and your business! Visit projectsearchcanada.ca to learn more about getting skilled, trained workers hired #InclusiveHiring #DisabilityInclusion
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Our second federal priority is inclusive housing and deinstitutionalization. Federal housing dollars still fund congregate, segregated models that isolate people with disabilities and violate Canada's obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities. Canada has no national plan to exit institutions and fund portable, individualized supports. Read more about what we're asking regarding this priority: inclusioncanada.ca/resource?…
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Reminder: applications for the Canada Disability Benefit are open! We’ve prepared a short info sheet on how to apply: inclusioncanada.ca/wp-conten… We continue to work to raise the benefit to an adequate amount. In the meantime, if you are eligible, we encourage you to apply. More information on the application process: bit.ly/405idkA
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🌟 Volunteer Organization Spotlight 🌟 @LiveWorkPlay supports people with Intellectual Disabilities to live, work, and play as valued citizens. Want to get involved? Their Friday Night events are a great start! 🎉 🔗 Sign up today: algqn.co/I8LA50Vz6ek
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Specialized support for #Youth is being cut across #Ontario & the continued existence of programs for people with disabilities are leaving many without the ability to #Reach meaningful #Careers. A responsive incoming @ONgov must invest in #Inclusive workforce development.
New: At least 11 employment programs, many focused on people with disabilities, have ended in the past year after the Ford govt's changes. Confidential documents admit to cuts and suggest workers skip lunch to deal with the increased workload. #onpoli thetrillium.ca/news/the-tril…
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A strong safety net isn’t just a lifeline—it’s a launchpad for jobseekers. When properly resourced, #EmploymentServiceProviders fuel Ontario’s economy. A forward-thinking @ONgov must see our sector as a key partner to Industry in defence of challenges from our southern neighbours
New: At least 11 employment programs, many focused on people with disabilities, have ended in the past year after the Ford govt's changes. Confidential documents admit to cuts and suggest workers skip lunch to deal with the increased workload. #onpoli thetrillium.ca/news/the-tril…
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Since 1995, @LiveWorkPlay has been working to empower people with diverse abilities in the #Ottawa region by connecting individuals with employment opportunities, through supportive living services and more. Thank you to Julie, Keenan, Mark, Kelly and the entire team for the work you do to support your community.
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Today, we honour the memory of the victims of the 1989 École Polytechnique massacre in Montréal: ow.ly/tv5K50Uk7k5 May their deaths ignite a resolve in all of us to fight for a world where violence against women, girls, and gender-diverse people is unimaginable.
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The Royal Canadian Legion is live from the 2024 National #RemembranceDay Ceremony in Ottawa. Tune in to pay your respects here: facebook.com/CanadianLegion
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At a time when Ontario nonprofits who deliver employment supports for marginalized workers are under extreme conditions of financial scarcity and increased bureaucracy, this is amazing.
Thank you to David Young, Mary Gusella, and other supporters who brought to our attention that LiveWorkPlay has been mentioned in several recent Government of Canada and federal public service reports and documents! This includes, for example, this statement from the 31st Annual Report to the Prime Minister on the Public Service of Canada "Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada achieved an impressive milestone by doubling its number of permanent LiveWorkPlay appointments. This endeavour transcends mere numbers; it’s about embodying a core belief in inclusivity and support for every member of the LiveWorkPlay community." [ see canada.ca/en/privy-council/c… ] Additionally, there are several relevant comments in the Call to Action on Anti-Racism, Equity, and Inclusion in the Federal Public Service, such as: "ISED’s approach of developing and utilizing partnerships, within Human Resources (HR), across the department and interdepartmentally, to advance diversity goals has been particularly important in advancing towards departmental representation goals. Examples of external partnerships include collaboration with organizations such as LiveWorkPlay (LWP), and the Knowledge Centre for Indigenous Inclusion (KCII), to support hiring to achieve departmental representation targets. Additionally, partnerships within ISED are exemplified by collaboration amongst various HR teams who are each implementing new approaches to diversity and inclusion." [ see more references to LiveWorkPlay at canada.ca/en/privy-council/c… ] Congraulations to our federal public service partners, the LiveWorkPlay employment team, and of course, the amazing employees who are serving their country as public servants in various roles throughout the federal government!
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Report: Tangled in Red Tape: Ontario's Employment Services Transformation (EST) is Leaving Too Many Job Seekers Behind. @CLOntario @odenetwork #ONpoli 👇 communitylivingontario.ca/wp…
"This is a significant change to how employment services are delivered for recipients of Ontario social assistance programs, and the evidence available suggests it is not working." @o_n_n @casecanada @CCRW @EARN_UWEO @ccpa @CBCNews @CTVNews @TheAgenda @CityNewsTO @globeandmail @nationalpost @TheTyee @ODSPAction @InclusionCanada @CCDISocial @TorontoStar @ontario360 @IRISInstitute @RWAworks
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HISTORY!!!! 🇨🇦⚽ – at Ottawa, Ontario
CANADA HAS ADVANCED TO THE KNOCKOUT STAGE! With their draw vs. Chile and Argentina’s victory over Peru, Canada has advanced to the knockout stage in their first-ever run at Copa America. #CA2024
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💼 Only 62.8% of people with disabilities in #Ottawa are in the workforce, and 1 in 6 live below the poverty line. @LiveWorkPlay and @UnitedWayEO are helping people with disabilities, like Graham, find jobs and gain independence. 🤩 Read Graham's story: unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stor…
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Talk about worlds colliding! I enjoyed the extreme privelege of being a member of both groups for the two-day collaboration of the #InclusionSymposium @FPTCitizenship @CLOntario @LiveWorkPlay
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"It's so great to work w/ a network like @EARN_UWEO b/c it brings together orgs like @LiveWorkPlay w/ employers who are interested in learning more about how to support people in the workplace,” Laura Lobay, Inclusion Specialist @LiveWorkPlay. 💬 unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stor…
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By creating a more accessible job market, breaking down barriers, and fostering a culture of acceptance, we are changing lives and creating a more equitable society. @EARN_UWEO @LiveWorkPlay @tdplace_Levy Read Graham's employment story 🔗👇 unitedwayeo.ca/news-and-stor…
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Many of you have likely seen or heard reports of the awful events that happened in Barrhaven last night. This news is hard to see and you'll likely be affected by this, perhaps even more than you’d expect.  (1/3)
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As a part of our @REDBLACKS Mentorship Program, we were proud to join the "Your Future, Your Choice" Youth Conference celebrating Black History Month. The event celebrated Black excellence through lived experiences, featuring inspiring speakers and live performances.
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Canadian Human Rights Commission issues statement on MAiD today @CdnHumanRights "MAiD cannot be a default for Canada’s failure to fulfill its human rights obligations under the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)" chrc-ccdp.gc.ca/en/resources…
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