We interviewed Tracy Riley, former employee at KW Habilitation (KWH) on the beautiful raised flower bed that her late partner Rodger Dekraker built for the people we support. Here’s what she had to say: KWH: When was it built and who was it built for?
On Tuesday August 22nd, MP Tim Louis came out to Our Farm to visit some of our staff who were hired through the Canada Summer Jobs program. Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) is a program that provides wage subsidies to employers from not-for-profit organizations like KW
What we are seeing is that agencies across the region are relying on ulterior methods to off-set the rising costs including fundraising and one-time grants to account for the expenses of their valuable programs and services. This current form of funding is unsustainable and is
The Dance Mix Y2K is back at The MUSEUM this Friday night! Get out for a poppin’ night of nostalgia, music video dance of your favourite 2000’s songs, throwback activities, 2000’s trivia, games and prizes! Click below for more details and to purchase tickets. Dance
Fall sessions for LEG Up! are just around the corner and registration is OPEN NOW. There are some awesome LEG Up! courses being offered from September to November that you won’t want to miss out on! Below we’ve highlighted a few of the courses we
Direct Support Professionals (DSPs) work with individuals with physical, intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing support and assistance to help them achieve their goals, maintain their independence, and improve their quality of life. Here are five of the many benefits to becoming a DSP: 1.
On Saturday, March 4th, 2023 from 10:00am to 4:00pm join Microboards Ontario for a day-long event focused on learning, creating meaningful interactions, and fostering a sense of community. Microboards Ontario’s mission is to help families build a support network around children with disabilities by providing
As we quickly approach the Christmas Season, KW Habilitation is making plans to support many people through the holidays. Each year friends and staff of KW Hab donate money to purchase gifts for adults supported by KW Hab. In the past, we have raised funds for
Have you ever wondered what’s happening in your neighbourhood? Your Neighbourhood Association is a great place to connect with and learn more about what is going on around you in your community. At KW Habilitation, Out and About Waterloo Region is all about connecting
Joe is someone who is very creative and has an amazingly active imagination. He was the one who planted the idea and worked to help assemble last February’s “Stay At Home Idol”, where participants performed on the ZOOM stage. Deeply knowledgeable on many topics, including
ReportON is a service for reporting suspected or witnessed abuse of adults with developmental disabilities. Click for info.