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!
Join us on October 11th at 7:00 pm to receives updates from our DSO representatives.
Join us October 4th at 7:00pm for an introduction session on DSO.
https://www.stratfordtoday.ca/local-news/forum-hears-of-struggles-solutions-for-disability-poverty-6605277
The 11th annual general meeting will take place virtually on June 22nd at 12:00 pm. Please contact info@facilefutures.ca to receive the meeting link.
Facile Futures is very excited to share McKenzie’s story. This video was made possible through the support of the West Perth Smart and Caring Community Fund and the Richardson Family Fund, both held locally within the Stratford Perth Community Foundation. This video shows how social inclusion can
We are so very grateful to be receiving $20,000 from Libro Credit Union. With this funding we will be able to provide webinars to families and caregivers and provide short term independent facilitation and planning to individuals and families in Perth and Huron County. https://www.stratfordbeaconherald.com/news/local-news/two-stratford-organizations-receive-combined-26000-through-libro-credit-union-annual-grant-program
Facile Futures has been awarded $11,000 to provide two workshops Safe and Secure to families and caregivers in Perth and Huron Counties. This workshop will help prepare families and caregiver for a safe and secure life for their loved one living with a disability.
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 inclusive hiring practices.
