The LiveWorkPlay News - Broadcast Sixteen - Recorded Live at the Festive Family Gathering, December 6, 2024!
Don't miss the incredible BREAKING NEWS between #6 and #5 on the countdown!
LiveWorkPlay is the 2024 recipient of the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) “Disability Employment Service Award for Promising Practice and Innovation” see all the details at https://liveworkplay.ca/2024/11/05/oden-2024-award/ 👏👏
The live video! LiveWorkPlay is the 2024 recipient of the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) “Disability Employment Service Award for Promising Practice and Innovation” see all the details at https://liveworkplay.ca/2024/11/05/oden-2024-award/ 👏👏
The LiveWorkPlay News - Live from the Welcome Back Family BBQ - August 28. 2024
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With Helen Sanderson Associates – I just got recognized as one of their top fans! 🎉
Fred Dixon Receives Rob More Good Life Award and Standing Ovation at Make a Buzz Ottawa, 10 May 2024
Fred Dixon Receives Rob More Good Life Award and Standing Ovation at Make a Buzz Ottawa, May 10, 2024 more details at https://liveworkplay.ca/fred-buzz-2024/
Finally tonight, the Rob More Good Life Award Please welcome to the stage a very special guest representing the More family, big round of applause for Mike More!
Thank you Keenan.
The Rob More Good Life Award was established to celebrate the life of our son LiveWorkPlay member Rob More, who died tragically, along with five others in the September 18th 2013 bus/train crash.
We continue to celebrate Rob's life, and we also hope to inspire mothers to pursue a good life of their own.
Rob loved his home, his neighborhood, his dogs, volunteering at the Experimental Farm and his work at IBM. He enjoyed the LiveWorkPlay events, as long as they were not on the same night as a playoff hockey game. He's busy tonight, sorry. But we know he's looking down at us because he's got a rink side seat at and he's got a big smile on his face seeing the Rob More Good Life Award ceremonial cup being presented here at the Preston Event Centre.
The Rob More Good Life Award is given every year to an individual who has experienced significant life transitions in pursuit of their own goals and dreams. We could not be more pleased with how well this year's recipient represents the spirit of this great tradition in honour of Rob. When this year's honoree was first connected to LiveWorkPlay more than seven years ago, they took their time getting to know the staff team. But it soon became evident that this individual had a lot of ambitions and many goals in life. Some of the first steps were related to everyday life, mastering elaborate cooking skills, a talent for tracking down the best deals at the local shopping scene, and even being interviewed about some interesting hobbies being pursued in the community. It was not long before some trust was earned, and that led to the opportunity to provide support for employment.
Prior to the
Costco Wholesale Canada receives Inclusive Employer Award at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, 10 May 2024
Costco Wholesale Canada receives Inclusive Employer Award at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, 10 May 2024 more details and photos https://liveworkplay.ca/costco-buzz-2024
Good evening to all, I’m Anna Nelson, the LiveWorkPlay Director of Employment Supports, and I am honoured to be presenting this year’s private sector Inclusive Employer Awards.
This award has a long history that includes employers like The Parliament Cleaning Group, current employer of Cooper Gage; Déménagement Outaouais Moving, current employer of Gillian Gillespie; DOW Honda, current employer of Frances Laube, and Coconut Lagoon, current employer of Shawna Scott and Deloshana Ganeshavidel!
This year we are celebrating more than one private sector employer, and I will start with one of our oldest ongoing employment partnerships.
There are currently 5 employees hired to work here with help from LiveWorkPlay, two of whom are here with us tonight, and both have recently celebrated 10-year work anniversaries!
And 6 years ago, it was our pleasure to nominate one of their inclusive employment champions who was inducted into the Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) Champions League, and he is also here with us tonight.
Enough hints and clues, our first recipient of the private sector Inclusive Employer Award is Costco Wholesale Canada!
Let’s welcome Anthony Taza, Director of Membership, Credit Card and Services as well as Daniel Pinsonneault and Steven MacPhee from Costco Wholesale Canada to receive their 2024 private sector LiveWorkPlay Inclusive Employer Award!
Anthony Taza
Sometimes it feels a little odd to accept an award for just doing the right thing and, hring employees with different abilities is just us hiring for talent.
So, it’s not us trying to reach a quota.
But it did start as that, but we understood a little less.
And, what it’s developed into is just realizing the talent that’s out there.
And all of you, if you just hire for talent and change the
Levy TD Place receives Inclusive Employer Award at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, 10 May 2024
Levy TD Place receives Inclusive Employer Award at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, 10 May 2024 more details and photos at https://liveworkplay.ca/levy-buzz-2024/
Anna Nelson, LiveWorkPlay Director of Employment Supports:
We have had a relationship with this employer since the launch of the new Lansdowne Park and the establishment of food and beverage services for TD Place arena, stadium, and special events.
We have always enjoyed working with their team, but last year and continuing into this year, they accelerated their commitment to inclusive hiring with evolved hiring and onboarding processes that make great employment outcomes easier for everyone! They have also increased their number of hires, which may soar to as many as 20 during their upcoming busy season.
This employer has partnered with LiveWorkPlay for customized information sessions for jobseekers to learn more about the opportunities, roles, and responsibilities of their workplace. Their managers have worked closely with our team of Inclusion specialists to help determine any needed accommodations and implement the solutions that are best for each individual employee.
They have done the work of establishing a culture where inclusion is not a chore, but rather an integral aspect of creating a workplace where people feel supported to learn, grow, and contribute.
They exemplify what it means to be a supportive and inclusive employer: congratulations to Levy TD Place!
Let’s welcome Levy TD Place Director of Operations Jessica Yee and colleagues Nasra YusUf and Natalee Wistow to receive their 2024 LiveWorkPlay Inclusive Employer Award!
Jessica Yee, Levy TD Place Director of Operations:
Thank you so much for this amazing award.
And I know for all of us at TD Place, Levy specifically, we have been pursuing a personal goal for us to be able to continue to
be as inclusive as possible and continue to support the LiveWorkPlay organization, as we had an amazing experiences working with your teams.
Graham Armstrong Receives LiveWorkPlay Ambassador Award at Make a Buzz Ottawa May 10, 2024
On the occasion of the LiveWorkPlay 29th Anniversary and the annual Make A Buzz Ottawa Celebration of Community, Graham Armstrong receives the Community Ambassador Award on May 10, 2024 at the Preston Event Centre. Congratulations Graham! For more details:
https://liveworkplay.ca/ambassador-2024/
My Own Home Bursary
By next year's 30th anniversary in May 2025 we should easily surpass supporting SIXTY individuals with an intellectual disability to move to a home of their own in the Ottawa community. On Friday, we reached 59, and also $11,800 in celebratory bursaries! Barry Wellar Community Living Ontario From Presence to Citizenship - De la présence à la citoyenneté - Canada Helen Sanderson Associates details https://liveworkplay.ca/my-own-home-buzz-2024/
Celebrating Stephanie Seguin, Alex Seguin, Josh Balanaser and Janet Balcome (Match-Up) and Jessica La Rue (Volunteer Leadership) and Déménagement Outaouais Moving (Community Partner) at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, May 10, 2024.
Get the full story: https://liveworkplay.ca/volunteers-buzz-2024/
Celebrating Stephanie Seguin, Alex Seguin, Josh Balanaser and Janet Balcome (Match-Up) and Jessica La Rue (Volunteer Leadership) and Déménagement Outaouais Moving (Community Partner) at LiveWorkPlay Make a Buzz Ottawa, May 10, 2024.
