LiveWorkPlay

03/31/2026

LiveWorkPlay is so excited to be working with the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) and The The Ottawa Hospital - L'Hôpital d'Ottawa Civic Campus to launch Project Search Canada in Ottawa!

Join our virtual information night

Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Virtual (Google Meet): meet.google.com/ntt-uzbz-zba
(No registration required.)

Project SEARCH is a one-year intensive program designed for students with an intellectual or developmental disability who have completed high school and are ready to transition into the workforce. By bridging the gap between the classroom and a career, this partnership provides students with the tools and confidence they need to thrive in a competitive work environment.

About the program:
Project SEARCH offers a hands-on experience where interns spend their entire school day at The Ottawa Hospital at the Civic Campus. This immersive program includes:

Daily learning: 1 hour of classroom instruction followed by 4.5 hours of internship rotations.

Professional mentorship: Training and support from OCDSB teachers, LiveWorkPlay skills trainers, and hospital staff.

Career growth: Three distinct 10-week placements designed to build marketable, transferable skills.

This program is open to students identified with an intellectual or developmental disability. To participate, students must be 18+ years old as of September 2026 (must not turn 21 before January 1, 2027).

Join our virtual information night:
Interested in learning more? Eligible students and their parents/caregivers are invited to join us for a virtual information session to learn how we bridge the gap between high school and the workforce.

Date: Wednesday, April 15th
Time: 6:00-7:00 p.m.
Virtual (Google Meet): meet.google.com/ntt-uzbz-zba (No registration required.)

For more information about the program, eligibility requirements, and application details, visit our Project SEARCH Ottawa webpage
https://www.ocdsb.ca/programs-learning/special-education/special-education-secondary/transition-planning/project-search-ottawa

03/31/2026

Transitioning to the World of Work: Resource Fair on April 8th

LiveWorkPlay will be there! This is a great event by the Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) in partnership with the Ottawa Catholic Schools (OCSB) it is a resource fair for students and family members to explore strategies and resources that can help them thrive in the workplace. This event is designed for students with individualized learning needs.

Date: Wednesday, April 8th
Time: 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Location: Confederation Education Centre (1645 Woodroffe Ave, Nepean)

Advance registration is not required.

Panel discussion (5:30 – 6:30 p.m.)
Hear from a panel of community organizations as they share insights on:

- Employment skills and tips for job seekers
- Accommodations and supports
- Disclosing a disability and advocating for yourself
- Employee rights and responsibilities

Service showcase (6:30 – 7:30 p.m.)
This is your opportunity to meet one-on-one with local organizations. Ask questions, gather resources, and connect with community supports that can help you reach your goals.

Who should attend:
This event is open to all secondary students who are planning to graduate into the world of work and who identify as needing extra support in obtaining employment. Families are also welcome to attend.

03/31/2026

With Ottawa-Carleton District School Board (OCDSB) – I just made it onto their weekly engagement list by being one of their top engagers 🎉

03/30/2026

That was an amazing event we hosted at the Mayfair Theatre in 2009, we showed two amazing films and had an incredible live performance to both celebrate the closure of mass institutions and remember the victims and survivors.

03/30/2026

In her article with the Canadian Tax Foundation, Krista Carr, CEO of Inclusion Canada, explains how current Disability Tax Credit rules can push people toward guardianship just to complete a tax form.

Some adults with intellectual disabilities need support to understand information and say what they want, but that does not mean someone else should decide for them.

Everyone has the right to make choices about their own life, and systems must recognize supported decision making instead of pushing people toward guardianship.

Read Krista Carr’s article “Application Denied: How Legal-Capacity Barriers Undermine the Disability Tax Credit” here: https://www.ctf.ca/EN/EN/NEWSLETTERS/PERSPECTIVES/2026/1/260106.aspx

We stand with Inclusion Canada for supported decision making and the right to decide.

In her article with the Canadian Tax Foundation, Krista Carr, CEO of Inclusion Canada, explains how current Disability Tax Credit rules can push people toward guardianship just to complete a tax form.

Some adults with intellectual disabilities need support to understand information and say what they want, but that does not mean someone else should decide for them.

Everyone has the right to make choices about their own life, and systems must recognize supported decision making instead of pushing people toward guardianship.

Read Krista Carr’s article “Application Denied: How Legal-Capacity Barriers Undermine the Disability Tax Credit” here: https://www.ctf.ca/EN/EN/Newsletters/Perspectives/2026/1/260106.aspx

03/28/2026

Big thanks to Matthew Clarke, Daniel Joseph Anderson, Marlene Burton, Jim Mullins, Robert Olsen, Alastair McAlastair, Jen Broad, Shirley Lambert-McPhee

for all your support! Congrats for being top fans on a streak 🔥!

03/28/2026

With TD Place – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 10 months in a row. 🎉

03/28/2026

With Sandy Sharkey – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

03/28/2026

With Ottawa Charge – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉