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Latest From Bridges to Belonging

WRFN and BtoBe Receive Grant to Support Adults with ASD

The Waterloo Region Family Network (WRFN) and Bridges to Belonging (BtoBe) are pleased to announce that we have received a $30,000 grant from Autism Speaks Canada to offer Independent Facilitation and Person-Directed Planning to adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who are not eligible for Ministry funded supports. WRFN will play a coordinating and referral […]

“I like doing my job, I’m really proud of the work I do there. But I wasn’t feeling connected to my community. With the help of my facilitator, now I’m doing more things in my community.” Greg is a charming young man who participated in the Independent Facilitation Demonstration Project. Dedicated and hard-working, he has […]

Weaving a Story of Change

We are now on the other side of the original 2 years of the Independent Facilitation Demonstration Project. What have we learned? David Hasbury with the Ontario Independent Facilitation Network, has published “Weaving a Story of Change,” an in-depth look at the history of Independent Facilitation, the stories and challenges shared by people and families, […]

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"My family is so fortunate to have found such an organization as Bridges to Belonging. The individuals who are responsive to our daughter's needs are caring, selfless, conscientious and dedicated. They are committed to making sure our family member is included within the community. I can't thank them enough."Kathleen and Margaret, Bridges to Belonging family members

“Our independent facilitator has brought people into my daughter’s life that she would never have met in a traditional program and now there are special relationships developing which we could never have imagined before.”Roslyn Vincent-Haven, Bridges to Belonging family member

"Having a facilitator in our lives has made a world of difference. All of a sudden I don't have to do everything myself, I'm not the one always asking for help, and I'm discovering every day things my son can succeed at that he might not have had the opportunity to try before."Clare Hitchens, Bridges to Belonging family member

"I have been working with my Facilitator for a while. We have tried quite a few things and slowly I am starting to put some passion back into my life."Graham, Bridges to Belonging Self-Advocate

"Cristin [my facilitator] is a special person in my life."Evie, Bridges to Belonging Self-Advocate

"We are grateful to Cristin [Evie's facilitator] for how well she has connected with Evie. She brings so many gifts to her relationship with Evie and to our family. She sees possibilities and potential in Evie and her community that we have not identified. We have an ally in Cristin and that is a great feeling."Doug and Wendy, Bridges to Belonging family members

"We sincerely appreciated meeting you today, Chaitali. Your attitude towards our son and his future development, especially supporting him to develop a personalized healthy way of cooking meals and team work with other supporters such as his social worker, job facilitator, etc. is most appreciated. Chaitali, you seem to understand a wholistic approach for our son."Marcy, Bridges to Belonging family member

“As Steph would say, ‘I like small steps.’ In this way, Steph’s independent housing journey is a work in progress, taking time and thoughtful planning.”Barb Prysnuk, Bridges to Belonging family member

“Please pass along my heartfelt thank to Bridges to Belonging. It's been a year with his facilitator and we are starting to see huge break-throughs! I know that where we are at is a direct result of having Danielle there to rely on, to encourage and to hear him, that we've gotten to this place. I'm feeling full of gratitude to your organization, for Wendy suggesting it, and for Danielle for being there so solidly for both my son and I every week for the past year.”Bridges to Belonging family member

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WRFN and BtoBe Receive Grant to Support Adults with ASD

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