Planned Lifetime Networks, now part of Bridges to Belonging

Remember that registration is now open! Come celebrate National AccessAbility Week with us from May 31-June 4, 2021, with our webinar series "Life Made Accessib...le- Accessing the Future". Learn from people who have lived experience with disability and experts in the field about building more inclusive communities and workplaces. For more information visit: www.kitchener.ca/NAAW This post contains the NAWW 2021 logo.

Have you noticed that road paving involves a crew? We come alongside you to assemble your personal "crew," we call a network of support to pave a new road for yourself leading to the destination you choose. #choice #worktogether

Today is the day we celebrate our wonderful group of volunteers! We literally could not walk alongside our families and be part of the community without your hard work and dedication. #NVW #volunteer #waterlooregion

Plan Institute is offering two important workshops, including: Sessions about the Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP), a plan to help individuals save mon...ey for their loved ones with a disability. There are two sessions, depending on your level of knowledge. Upcoming Dates: , , : : ( ) , , : : ( ) Learn more and register here: https://planinstitute.ca/registered-disability-savings-plan/ A workshop about Wills, Trusts, and Estate Planning , , -: , . Learn more and register here: https://planinstitute.ca//wills-trusts-and-estate-planning/

There's a new one-time supplement for parents to help offset costs during the 2020-2021 school year. Deadline to apply is February 8, 2021. Find more informati...on and apply here: https://www.ontario.ca/page/get-support-learners Eligible parents or guardians will receive a one-time payment of: $200 for each child up to age 12 $250 for each child or youth up to age 21 with special needs. Applications are also being expanded to students in post-secondary school.

Share the gift of connection with a child. We have handcrafted bracelets for children and adults. What about purchasing a pair for a parent and child in your li...fe? You can even mix and match! It's a great way to celebrate belonging this season while doing social good for youth and adults with disabilities to experience belonging in Waterloo Region! Shop here: http://www.bridgestobelonging.ca//04/bracelets-for-belong/ #belonging #donate #charity #jewellery This image contains two bracelets with clear beads, black beads and turquoise beads.

BE Connected is BACK tomorrow (WEDNESDAY), 7-8 PM! Come join the fun here: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83768786396... Password: 097260 #fun #friends #kwawesome I...mage Description: Image Description: Picture of several BE-Connected friends with blue and orange writing saying: "BE-Connected: A Virtual Hangout, Wednesdays 7-8 P.M. A place to just hangout, meet new people, and talk about what's happening in your life and have a few laughs." At the bottom of the poster it says: "Come join us we are waiting on you on Zoom" with the Zoom link. It also has the We Belong Waterloo Region logo, the Bridges to Belonging logo, the Well-Being Waterloo Region logo, the United Way logo, and the Canada logo. See more

We hope you had a wonderful holiday, however you celebrate. No Boxing Day sales here, but we do have beautiful bracelets that support people finding belonging! Get them on our website: http://www.bridgestobelonging.ca//04/bracelets-for-belong/ #belonging #donate #charity #jewellery

Saturday is the last day for us to finish our race strong! Help us reach our goal of raising $5000 to reduce isolation for those with disabilities in Waterloo Region here: http://bit.ly/RunForBelonging

Happy Holidays from Bridges to Belonging! We wish you love and connection this holiday season, and we look forward to taking more steps towards a community where everyone belongs in 2021.

Our gift stories continue with our fabulous facilitator Emily!