LiveWorkPlay / VivreTravaillerJouer
@liveworkplay.bsky.social
Helping the Ottawa area community welcome and include people with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis to live, work, and play as valued citizens.
P4P presents...
www.planningnetwork.ca/webinar/stra...
Strategies for Employment:
Preparing, Finding, and Retaining Work
January 27th, 2026, 7pm
[RECORDED]
Presenters:
Frank Fagan, Assistant National Director, @rwaworks.bsky.social
Keenan Wellar, Co-Leader, @liveworkplay.bsky.social
www.planningnetwork.ca/webinar/stra...
Strategies for Employment:
Preparing, Finding, and Retaining Work
January 27th, 2026, 7pm
[RECORDED]
Presenters:
Frank Fagan, Assistant National Director, @rwaworks.bsky.social
Keenan Wellar, Co-Leader, @liveworkplay.bsky.social
January 29, 2026 at 4:00 PM
P4P presents...
www.planningnetwork.ca/webinar/stra...
Strategies for Employment:
Preparing, Finding, and Retaining Work
January 27th, 2026, 7pm
[RECORDED]
Presenters:
Frank Fagan, Assistant National Director, @rwaworks.bsky.social
Keenan Wellar, Co-Leader, @liveworkplay.bsky.social
www.planningnetwork.ca/webinar/stra...
Strategies for Employment:
Preparing, Finding, and Retaining Work
January 27th, 2026, 7pm
[RECORDED]
Presenters:
Frank Fagan, Assistant National Director, @rwaworks.bsky.social
Keenan Wellar, Co-Leader, @liveworkplay.bsky.social
We are proud to share “Beyond Job Coaching” a new three-part eLearning series by LiveWorkPlay developed in partnership with Ready, Willing and Able. The course is FREE!
bzbz.ca/beyondjobcoaching
bzbz.ca/beyondjobcoaching
January 22, 2026 at 7:21 PM
We are proud to share “Beyond Job Coaching” a new three-part eLearning series by LiveWorkPlay developed in partnership with Ready, Willing and Able. The course is FREE!
bzbz.ca/beyondjobcoaching
bzbz.ca/beyondjobcoaching
Just a quick check in from Madahoki Farm from LiveWorkPlay member and Madahoki volunteer Ian Murphy who is making the rounds to ensure everyone is happy and healthy!
January 22, 2026 at 4:53 PM
Just a quick check in from Madahoki Farm from LiveWorkPlay member and Madahoki volunteer Ian Murphy who is making the rounds to ensure everyone is happy and healthy!
We've been sharing posts about our members out enjoying the winter outdoors, but Zhenni, Daniel, and Meagan (look carefully, they are in the photo!) are here to remind us that there's indoor fun to be had as well!
January 21, 2026 at 7:47 PM
We've been sharing posts about our members out enjoying the winter outdoors, but Zhenni, Daniel, and Meagan (look carefully, they are in the photo!) are here to remind us that there's indoor fun to be had as well!
Aidan vandenBosch has big news to share about the growth and development of his employment at Kinaxis! Aidan has a new expanded role which will now include computer-based duties such as invoice submissions, inventory counts, and ordering supplies.
January 7, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Aidan vandenBosch has big news to share about the growth and development of his employment at Kinaxis! Aidan has a new expanded role which will now include computer-based duties such as invoice submissions, inventory counts, and ordering supplies.
Through a random draw, each staff member makes a video to appreciate a colleague. We cannot share them as part of what makes it special is that it is something just for the team. But here's a screen capture collage that showcases the spirit of it all! Happy Holidays from the LiveWorkPlay team!
December 17, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Through a random draw, each staff member makes a video to appreciate a colleague. We cannot share them as part of what makes it special is that it is something just for the team. But here's a screen capture collage that showcases the spirit of it all! Happy Holidays from the LiveWorkPlay team!
What an amazing night! The LiveWorkPlay News live and then music by Kenny Hayes and a delicious three course meal! Full photos and videos coming!
December 13, 2025 at 3:57 AM
What an amazing night! The LiveWorkPlay News live and then music by Kenny Hayes and a delicious three course meal! Full photos and videos coming!
He's growing up so fast! Grace's son Ben is right on top of the LiveWorkPlay holiday cards, thank you Ben!
December 6, 2025 at 7:41 PM
He's growing up so fast! Grace's son Ben is right on top of the LiveWorkPlay holiday cards, thank you Ben!
What a wonderful first day at the Disability and Work in Canada conference, taking place right here in Ottawa, offering LiveWorkPlay an ideal opportunity to host a panel session to shine a light on what really matters in inclusive employment: hiring!
December 1, 2025 at 7:50 PM
What a wonderful first day at the Disability and Work in Canada conference, taking place right here in Ottawa, offering LiveWorkPlay an ideal opportunity to host a panel session to shine a light on what really matters in inclusive employment: hiring!
Today the final quarterly meeting of the LiveWorkPlay Federal Employment Strategy Group was another extraordinary 60 minutes; formal speaking roles today: Mary Gusella, Emile Tompa, W. Francis Fung, Anna Nelson, Joëlle Perrier-Olsen, Sherrise Turgeon, Céline Henrie, Joshua Gray, and Ashleigh Benson.
November 26, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Today the final quarterly meeting of the LiveWorkPlay Federal Employment Strategy Group was another extraordinary 60 minutes; formal speaking roles today: Mary Gusella, Emile Tompa, W. Francis Fung, Anna Nelson, Joëlle Perrier-Olsen, Sherrise Turgeon, Céline Henrie, Joshua Gray, and Ashleigh Benson.
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The Future of Supports in Inclusive Hiring: Innovative Practices from the Field (Original broadcast October 8, 2025)
Anna Nelson (LiveWorkPlay)
Oly Backstrom (SCE Lifeworks)
Charmaine McIntyre (Inclusion Alberta)
The Future of Supports in Inclusive Hiring: Innovative Practices from the Field (Original broadcast October 8, 2025)
Anna Nelson (LiveWorkPlay)
Oly Backstrom (SCE Lifeworks)
Charmaine McIntyre (Inclusion Alberta)
November 26, 2025 at 3:06 AM
vimeo.com/1127546811/9...
The Future of Supports in Inclusive Hiring: Innovative Practices from the Field (Original broadcast October 8, 2025)
Anna Nelson (LiveWorkPlay)
Oly Backstrom (SCE Lifeworks)
Charmaine McIntyre (Inclusion Alberta)
The Future of Supports in Inclusive Hiring: Innovative Practices from the Field (Original broadcast October 8, 2025)
Anna Nelson (LiveWorkPlay)
Oly Backstrom (SCE Lifeworks)
Charmaine McIntyre (Inclusion Alberta)
This year's Disability and Work in Canada conference is coming up fast, and LiveWorkPlay will be a part of it with an exciting and challenging panel on Inclusive Employment Accountability with representatives from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) and Ready, Willing and Able (RWA)
November 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
This year's Disability and Work in Canada conference is coming up fast, and LiveWorkPlay will be a part of it with an exciting and challenging panel on Inclusive Employment Accountability with representatives from Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED) and Ready, Willing and Able (RWA)
Another very busy week for the LiveWorkPlay team was capped off today with a presentation by co-leader Keenan Wellar on Just Enough Support as part of the WE Inspire online conference. Over 100 students from 12 different Developmental Services Worker college programs were in attendanc!
November 21, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Another very busy week for the LiveWorkPlay team was capped off today with a presentation by co-leader Keenan Wellar on Just Enough Support as part of the WE Inspire online conference. Over 100 students from 12 different Developmental Services Worker college programs were in attendanc!
Check out this feature in the latest Menu Magazine from our amazing employnent partner Calypso Theme Waterpark represented by Director of Human Resources Sandra Lalonde. You can read the full article online, it includes two very familiar faces, Shelby and Carl!
November 14, 2025 at 4:13 AM
Check out this feature in the latest Menu Magazine from our amazing employnent partner Calypso Theme Waterpark represented by Director of Human Resources Sandra Lalonde. You can read the full article online, it includes two very familiar faces, Shelby and Carl!
This is the 110th anniversary of John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields" thank you to the amazing students of Mount Royal Public School in the Peel District School Board for sharing their rendition of the poem with us.
November 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
This is the 110th anniversary of John McCrae's poem "In Flanders Fields" thank you to the amazing students of Mount Royal Public School in the Peel District School Board for sharing their rendition of the poem with us.
Janet Balcome and Joshua Balanaser were just two many LiveWorkPlay members, volunteers, staff, and supporters in attendance for the amazing Atlético Ottawa victory in the Canadian Premier League championship in Ottawa! They had a great view of the snow clearance team and of course the winning goal!🏆
November 14, 2025 at 4:11 AM
Janet Balcome and Joshua Balanaser were just two many LiveWorkPlay members, volunteers, staff, and supporters in attendance for the amazing Atlético Ottawa victory in the Canadian Premier League championship in Ottawa! They had a great view of the snow clearance team and of course the winning goal!🏆
Breaking news! Kenny Hayes will perform at our members-only (and invited guests) Festive Family Gathering on Friday, December 12!
November 7, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Breaking news! Kenny Hayes will perform at our members-only (and invited guests) Festive Family Gathering on Friday, December 12!
Martin Couture and Frances Laube purchased this beauty straight from the farmer's pumpkin patch! They decided on a challenging cat design, carved to perfection, and ready to go for tomorrow. Happy Halloween!
- Photos by Mikayla Young, LiveWorkPlay Community Supports Team
- Photos by Mikayla Young, LiveWorkPlay Community Supports Team
October 31, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Martin Couture and Frances Laube purchased this beauty straight from the farmer's pumpkin patch! They decided on a challenging cat design, carved to perfection, and ready to go for tomorrow. Happy Halloween!
- Photos by Mikayla Young, LiveWorkPlay Community Supports Team
- Photos by Mikayla Young, LiveWorkPlay Community Supports Team
Co-Leader Keenan Wellar was pleased to join in this webinar "Integrated Employment Services in Ontario: Challenges and Opportunities for Job Seekers with Intellectual Disabilities" hosted by Community Living Ontario's Shawn Pegg, and Ines de Escallon from the Family Support Network for Employment.
October 28, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Co-Leader Keenan Wellar was pleased to join in this webinar "Integrated Employment Services in Ontario: Challenges and Opportunities for Job Seekers with Intellectual Disabilities" hosted by Community Living Ontario's Shawn Pegg, and Ines de Escallon from the Family Support Network for Employment.
Amazing news! LiveWorkPlay is thrilled to report the 50th indeterminate hire that we have supported for people with intellectual disabilities and autistic persons in the federal public service! Full story: liveworkplay.ca/2025/10/23/50/
October 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Amazing news! LiveWorkPlay is thrilled to report the 50th indeterminate hire that we have supported for people with intellectual disabilities and autistic persons in the federal public service! Full story: liveworkplay.ca/2025/10/23/50/
A productive Public Service Neurodiversity Week continues for the LiveWorkPlay team! For Wednesday and Thursday we are thrilled to be with the team at Accessibility Standards Canada hosting a workshop on Creating Welcome Workplaces, with a specific focus on people with intellectual disabilities.
October 22, 2025 at 10:00 PM
A productive Public Service Neurodiversity Week continues for the LiveWorkPlay team! For Wednesday and Thursday we are thrilled to be with the team at Accessibility Standards Canada hosting a workshop on Creating Welcome Workplaces, with a specific focus on people with intellectual disabilities.
Naim Abdallah released his four-song EP at the monthly John Howard Society of Ottawa Coffee House “This Is My Story” which is now available from online record store Bandcamp: naim23.bandcamp.com/album/this-i... the LiveWorkPlay team is thrilled to have helped with this project.
October 20, 2025 at 3:39 AM
Naim Abdallah released his four-song EP at the monthly John Howard Society of Ottawa Coffee House “This Is My Story” which is now available from online record store Bandcamp: naim23.bandcamp.com/album/this-i... the LiveWorkPlay team is thrilled to have helped with this project.
The October 6-7 @vraie-idea.ca Symposium brought together partners including LiveWorkPlay to showcase the progress being made towards supporting inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. The theme of the symposium was “The Win-Win of Designing Workplaces for Disability Inclusion”.
October 16, 2025 at 9:17 PM
The October 6-7 @vraie-idea.ca Symposium brought together partners including LiveWorkPlay to showcase the progress being made towards supporting inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workforce. The theme of the symposium was “The Win-Win of Designing Workplaces for Disability Inclusion”.
LiveWorkPlay was pleased to participate in this important webinar which Ready, Willing & Able and colleagues across the country!
October 10, 2025 at 8:25 PM
LiveWorkPlay was pleased to participate in this important webinar which Ready, Willing & Able and colleagues across the country!
A new United Way East Ontario minute started airing today on CTV News Ottawa! It was on CTV Ottawa Morning Live as well as the evening news! You can look forward to seeing it many times in the weeks to come. Congratulations to Jennifer, Percy, and Nick, and the amazing team at DHL Express.
October 10, 2025 at 8:23 PM
A new United Way East Ontario minute started airing today on CTV News Ottawa! It was on CTV Ottawa Morning Live as well as the evening news! You can look forward to seeing it many times in the weeks to come. Congratulations to Jennifer, Percy, and Nick, and the amazing team at DHL Express.