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
Jean Misener is a mother of 4 sons. Her third son Jeff has autism. This year Jeff is turning 60 years old. Jean has been advocating for Jeff his whole life. When Jeff was young he attended Portia School and was in a self contained
Andy is well known around Stratford and has always had a love for music. He developed a desire to be a DJ when he was in the CICE program at Lambton College. He got his first DJ board when he was in college. He now
Leah Akroyd Snider’s journey to finding joy and purpose has been defined by perseverance, passion, and her love for working with children. A graduate of St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School in Stratford, Leah’s path to success is one marked by determination and a heart for
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
Building Bright Futures is an umbrella initiative that supports young people with an intellectual and/or developmental disability (IDD), aged 14-21 and exiting the Ontario education system, to begin planning and building futures firmly rooted in community. This past summer, Facile Futures applied for funding from
Calling all families and caregivers! Researchers at Queen’s University and parents who know the challenges of supporting loved ones with developmental disabilities. We would like to invite the person primarily responsible for managing individualized / direct funding for support services to participate in a survey
Michael’s journey highlights the importance and power of thoughtful planning, family support and community collaboration. Michael, born in 1979, has built a life of independence with the help of his parents and a dedicated support team.
Jacob (left) and Matt (right) pose for a photo. The Perth County Family Network, in partnership with Facile, wants to promote and celebrate professionals who make our communities inclusive spaces for people of all abilities. In this edition, we are featuring Matt Phillips, Kitchen
The summer of 2024 was a busy one for Amiera Black, a grade 12 student at St. Michael’s Catholic Secondary School in Stratford. With the help of Jennifer (Amiera’s mom), Mirjam Schut (Facile Futures), the City of Stratford and the Red Cross, Amiera spent the
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,
In 2023, Facile Futures received $6500 in funding from the Smart and Caring Grant Initiative of the Stratford Community Foundation. The project “Celebrating Stories of Inclusion and Diversity” focused on sharing the stories of people living in Perth County. As part of this grant, Facile
