Two weeks of powerful storytelling, shared identities, and the best of Latin American cinema Featuring films and shorts from more than 10 countries With panels, cineforums, and special presentations Learn More
Teen Hangout Group
The Teen Hangout Group offers respite for caregivers, and meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for ages 8-17.
Special Services at Home
Support for people under 18 with a developmental and/or physical disability, find out how Extend-A-Family Waterloo can help you with SSAH.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
Teen Hangout Group
The Teen Hangout Group offers respite for caregivers, and meaningful recreational activities and skill building opportunities for ages 8-17.
Special Services at Home
Support for people under 18 with a developmental and/or physical disability, find out how Extend-A-Family Waterloo can help you with SSAH.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
TIFS (Trying It On for Size) KW
Gain the skills to learn to live with independence in our TIFS (Trying It On For Size) KW Program.
Community Participation Day Supports
This program will help you work with your interests, goals, and dreams and to develop a plan with you to achieve them.
Supported Extended Experiences and Discoveries (SEEDS)
SEEDS is a supported recreational program designed for people aged 18 and older to use their Passport funding in order to explore Ontario.
Ontario Health atHome
Ontario Health atHome provides various health care supports and services to people of all ages in their homes and communities.
WALES Group
Led by group members, join the many people who have achieved their personal, career and community goals through WALES
Supported Independent Living
Support for adults aged 18 + who wish to live more independently, find out more about the Supported Independent Living Program (SIL).
Community Groups
Community Groups is about supporting members to participate in community, while encouraging the group to make connections to places and people.
Weekend Social Club
Get social and take part in recreational activities in the community at the Weekend Social Club!
FamilyHome
Families come in all shapes and sizes! FamilyHome is an opportunity for an adult with a disability to live with a family and to share life together.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Apartment Respite
Apartment Respite is an opportunity to spend time away from home in a local apartment for those whose Passport funding is managed by EAFWR.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
Passport
Your money, your choices! Passport Funding through Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region puts you and your wants, first!
Employable Skills Development Program
Employable Skills Development Program is for people aged 16+ looking for support with their job search.
WALES Group
Led by group members, join the many people who have achieved their personal, career and community goals through WALES
Community Groups
Community Groups is about supporting members to participate in community, while encouraging the group to make connections to places and people.
Weekend Social Club
Get social and take part in recreational activities in the community at the Weekend Social Club!
FamilyHome
Families come in all shapes and sizes! FamilyHome is an opportunity for an adult with a disability to live with a family and to share life together.
Community Development
Community development is at the heart of belonging and inclusion. We are involved in the community, helping to build caring relationships.
Library of Things
The Kitchener-Waterloo Library of Things (KWLOT) is a space for sharing items ranging from tools to camping and kitchen equipment.
Open Space
Come join us for Open Space! Everyone is welcome and it is free to join.
Summer Program
Offering summertime daily activities that involve all participants, for a positive and fun experience. Weekly themes, over-night vacation and more.
News & Announcements
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Join us at our Living Library Event!
You're invited to an evening of stories & conversation. Hear from our Human Books, people who have or have had a disability, about their journeys to health and happiness through connections to others.
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Applications Now Open for Canada Disability Benefit!
Persons with disabilities between the ages of 18 to 64 can apply for the benefit if they have qualified for the disability tax credit and meet the benefit’s other eligibility requirements.
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Read our 2024-25 Annual Report
Our 2024-25 Annual Report is now available! Find out what we have been up to in the last year.
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Local Developmental Services Agencies Face Funding Shortfalls
We're calling on the provincial government to address the growing demand for essential programs and services, and long waitlists for developmental services supports in our community.
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Join us for Open Space!
Make new connections and meet old friends at our free Open Space groups, held across Waterloo Region! Open to all abilities, backgrounds and interests.
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Join our team
Do you have a passion for inclusion and belonging, and want to support the unique goals and desires of others? Join our team, and become an integral part of our community.
Events
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Sex Talks Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We talk about consent and boundaries, gender and sexuality, masturbation, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. Sex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops, over six […]
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Mental Health First Aid Training, an Opening Minds Program, provides you with the skills needed to support individuals who are navigating mental health crises or challenges. This workshop will help you to identify common signs of distress, and you will learn how you can provide immediate support and resources until professional assistance becomes available. This […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Sex Talks Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We talk about consent and boundaries, gender and sexuality, masturbation, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. Sex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops, over six […]
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […]
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Understanding Conflict and Communication – Foundations & Clearing Conflict is a workshop for personal and professional development. In this workshop, you will become more aware of your preferred conflict style and identify situations where each conflict style can be used most effectively. You will also use your knowledge of conflict styles to practice communication that […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Sex Talks Sex Talks is a workshop series all about sexual health and relationships. We talk about consent and boundaries, gender and sexuality, masturbation, staying safe online and more. All questions are good questions and you will have time to ask about anything you want. Sex Talks is a series of one-hour workshops, over six […]
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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2 events,
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
1 event,
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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Youth Hub with Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region is for participants aged 12 to 17. Developed for teens with disabilities and open to all. Formerly the “Teen Hangout Group” at Extend-A-Family Waterloo Region. Come by for a teen drop-in to play video games, board games and more! No registration required. When: Mondays, 6-8pm from October 6 - December 15, 2025 […]
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GAMES & DROP-IN When: Mondays from 6:30 - 8:00pm Where: Kitchener Public Library, Central Library at 85 Queen St. N. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do […] |
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2 events,
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Join us and Kitchener Public Library on Wednesdays from 3:45-4:45 pm and try out the new board game collection developed just for tweens! Each week we will feature a new board game or bring a friend and choose your own. Ages 9-12 or Grades 4-7. No registration required. This session runs 8 weeks. Questions? Please […]
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Wednesdays from 12:00 - 2:00pm Where: Cambridge Centre, Food Court, 355 Hespeler Rd. Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to […] |
1 event,
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Thursdays from 1:00 - 3:00 pm Where: 2960 Kingsway Drive, Kitchener Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and you do not need to be supported […] |
1 event,
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COFFEE & CHATS When: Fridays from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Where: Conestoga Mall, Food Court at 550 King St. N Waterloo Open Space is a weekly gathering that promotes inclusion within the community by getting people together at a cafe for food, fun and conversation. All are encouraged and welcome regardless of ability, and […] |
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