Finding Joy and Purpose in the Journey: Leah’s Story
February 1, 2025
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
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
Facile Perth is excited to team up with the Perth County Family Network to offer an in-person workshop titled Enhance Your Advocacy Skills. This workshop
Facile Perth has teamed up with the Avon Maitland DSB to offer families a unique opportunity to learn about Developmental Services Ontario (DSO) and the
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
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
Michael’s journey highlights the importance and power of thoughtful planning, family support and community collaboration. Michael,
Jacob (left) and Matt (right) pose for a photo. The Perth County Family Network, in partnership with Facile, wants to promote and celebrate professionals
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
Facile Perth is recruiting new board members! We are eager to grow our Board to
In 2023, Facile Perth received $6500 in funding from the Smart and Caring Grant Initiative of the Stratford Community Foundation. The project “Celebrating Stories of
A continuing partnership between the local Catholic school board and Facile Perth is helping high-school students living with disabilities in Huron-Perth access the support they
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
Facile Perth is hosting an interactive ‘Joy in the Community’ workshop featuring guest speaker and facilitator Paul Born. A coach, consultant and community conversations facilitator,
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@facileperth.ca to receive the meeting link.
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