October is disability employment month. In collaboration with the Huron-Perth Employment Network, Facile is offering a free Exploring Employment workshop for parents, caregivers and families who have a loved one with a disability on October 21, 2026. This event is designed for families of all
Join the Perth County Family Network on September 22 for an introductory night that will give attendees the opportunity to learn about the 2025 Safe and Secure: Ontario Edition, and the upcoming Safe and Secure Book Club being hosted in Listowel, and facilitated by Facile
Facile Futures is offering a fall cohort of its Exploring a Vision for Home course that will kick off in October. Exploring a Vision for Home is a discovery process designed to help people with a disability and their families create a vision for what
We know that one of the best parts of being part of the Perth County Family Network is connecting with other families who just get it. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, someone to listen, or simply a chance to enjoy good company, we’ve got
Danny Steeves, a 31-year-old Neustadt resident is turning a lifetime of navigating inaccessible spaces into a mission to make Ontario communities more inclusive. Living in a wheelchair since birth, the former Listowel resident has become a passionate advocate for accessibility – a cause he says
Facile Futures, together with Huron-Perth Catholic District School Board (HPCDSB) and Perth County Family Network, is hosting a free webinar focused on financial tools and financial planning on June 18, 2026, at 6:00 PM. Building Financial Confidence: Understanding RDSPs and DTC with Insight from Local
Facile Futures is offering two cohorts of its Exploring a Vision for Home course in 2026, including one set to kick off in early June. Exploring a Vision for Home is a discovery process designed to help people with a disability and their families create
Facile Futures is looking for a new member to join its Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who share a passion for inclusion, people and community. Specifically, we see a need for people who identify as a family member, a caregiver and/or a
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
Facile Futures has teamed up with Campbell’s Creations — a local Mother-Daughter owned business in Stratford, Ont. — to offer hand-made keepsake tokens for this Mother’s Day! These laser-cut, wooden tokens take the shape of a heart with a bow, and are designed to honour
The Voices Perth initiative and Facile Futures are excited to offer a new series of free webinars for youth ages 14 to 17. These presentations will focus on the topic of relationships, and will be led by Facile Futures Facilitator and Elevatus Certified Sexuality Educator
Facile Futures is launching a series of casual online meet-and-greets that we’re calling: Coffee with a Facilitator. This is a great opportunity to get to know the Facile team, ask questions, and learn more about how the Facile team can support your loved
Facile Futures is launching a new webcast in partnership with the Avon Maitland District School Board. A Smooth Transition is focused on the transition to high school for families with a child who has a disability. In this workshop, we will offer families an insight
Families in Perth County are eager to discuss housing options for their loved one with a disability. In particular, families are interested in arrangements that enable their loved one to live in their community alongside their neighbours and in less congregated settings. The network planned some
Facile Futures is looking for new members to join its Board of Directors. We are looking for individuals who share a passion for inclusion, people and community. Specifically, we see a need for members with expertise in marketing, finance, governance, and/or entrepreneurship. We are eager
For St. Anne’s Catholic Secondary School student Erica, the biggest change since taking part in the Building Bright Futures initiative is knowing what she wants for her future. Since she began working with her facilitator, Erica has gained a clearer picture of what she wants
For St. Michael Catholic Secondary School student Luc, and his family, taking part in the Building Bright Futures initiative has offered a new perspective of what is possible for Luc’s future. One of the biggest changes for Luc has been exploring opportunities to work through
Mitchell District High School student Anna knows what she’s passionate about. She enjoys working with children and wants to pursue it as a career. “I like working with kids and [will be] going to college for Early Childhood Education (ECE),” Anna shares. By working with
Stratford District Secondary School student, Rich, has been building a life full of meaningful community connections through the Building Bright Futures initiative. Because Rich and his family were new to the community, their first focus when working with his facilitator was connecting the family to
A recent article from Stratford Today highlights the efforts of Facile Futures and the Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network Advisory Committee, including the Huron-Perth Youth Employment Network Employer Survey, which is currently live and seeking submissions. Emily Branje, Executive Director of Facile Futures and chair of
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.
