Facile Futures has teamed up with Campbell’s Creations, a local business in Stratford, Ont., to offer hand-made keepsake tokens for the holiday season! These laser-cut, wooden tokens take the shape of a heart with a bow and are designed to honour the strengths and gifts
Join the Perth County Family Network on at 9:30am on November 22nd for a coffee and chat on creative housing options. This event can be attended virtually or in person and offers a wonderful opportunity for parents and caregivers with a loved one who has
STRATFORD, Ont. — The Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network Advisory Committee has launched an online survey to gather input and insights from local employers in Huron and Perth Counties. The goal of this survey is to help inform strategies designed to support increased youth employment and
Facile Futures is happy to announce it is hosting this 30-min family event in partnership with the Avon Maitland District School Board. Join us for a 30 min, plain language presentation for families on how to apply to the DSO and ODSP program and learn
HURON COUNTY, Ont. — A consortium of organizations is set to host a one-day housing symposium, in Wingham, Ont., entitled ‘Housing For All.’ Housing industry leaders, municipal government representatives, service providers and residents alike are invited to attend this event, taking place on September 24th,
STRATFORD, Ont. — Facile Futures is excited to announce plans to update the organization’s branding, including its name and visual identity. Starting on September 29, 2025, the Stratford-based non-profit organization currently known as Facile Independent Facilitation Perth (Facile Futures) will begin using the name Facile
The Planning and Facilitation Collaborative and Partners for Planning have announced a new research initiative in partnership with Disability and Medical Anthropologists at Western University. The Expanding the Capacity of Planning and Facilitation Supports in Canada research initiative is a qualitative research study that will
A recent article from Stratford Today highlights the work Facile Futures is doing and how we’re making an impact for individuals with a disability and their families in Huron and Perth counties. Managing Director, Emily Branje, and Founding Board Member, Jean Misner, both share insights on
We are honoured to have local publications sharing news about this valuable partnership! Facile Futures and the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board are proud to continue expanding on our ongoing partnership, which was first introduced during the 2022-2023 school year. Together we are aiding
Facile Futures is excited to support the Perth County Family Network to offer a virtual meet-up around the topic of Microboards. Mirjam Schut, a facilitator with Facile Futures, will facilitate conversations with families who attend. Karen Bell, the Executive Director of Microboards Ontario, will also
Facile Futures is pleased to announce a renewed partnership with the Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board. Facile Futures is proud to continue expanding this on going partnership, which was first introduced during the 2022-2023 school year. Through this partnership, Facile
Facile Futures is excited to team up with the Perth County Family Network to offer an in-person workshop titled Enhance Your Advocacy Skills. This workshop focuses on supporting caregiver and family advocacy. This interactive workshop will focus on supporting parents and caregivers who have a
Facile Futures has teamed up with the Avon Maitland DSB to offer families a unique opportunity to learn about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Families who are thinking about life beyond high school or who have children aged 16
Facile Futures is recruiting new board members! We are eager to grow our Board to include new members who live in Huron-Perth and who are passionate about inclusion and belonging. We are looking for creative individuals,
A continuing partnership between the local Catholic school board and Facile Futures is helping high-school students living with disabilities in Huron-Perth access the support they need and plan for their future. https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/local-news/continuing-facile-perth-partnership-allows-catholic-board-to-help-more-students-with-disabilities
Joe Lambert’s efforts to educate post-secondary students about institutionalized living has impacted their learning, and earned him two prestigious awards https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/coping/an-abuse-survivor-recounts-his-story-to-a-younger-generation-7775033
Planning and facilitation is helpful in times of change, including when someone is ready to leave the family home, get a job, or volunteer, which can all happen around the time high school wraps up https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/helpers/partnership-to-remove-barriers-for-students-with-disabilities-7725705
Facile Futures is hosting an interactive ‘Joy in the Community’ workshop featuring guest speaker and facilitator Paul Born. A coach, consultant and community conversations facilitator, per his website, Bonn is the author of five books and is a sought-after speaker. “We want community members to come, so
Join this interactive workshop to celebrate inclusive communities and to be inspired!
