Family Network February Newsletter
It's February Already!
Hi there, we are so excited to share our February edition of the Family Connections newsletter with you! This newsletter is an initiative of the Perth County Family Network. This newsletter has been created by families for other families.
We send four newsletters a year.
Help Us Spread The Word
Our last newsletter reached almost 80 families in December! Please help us spread the word by forwarding this newsletter to other families you think might enjoy our stories. They can subscribe by clicking the blue "subscribe" button above or by clicking here.
Thank You To Our Supporters
This newsletter initiative has been made possible by the Ontario Caregiver Organization and the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services as part of the Family Network Grant opportunity and with support from Facile Perth.
Finding Joy and Purpose in the Journey: Leah's Story
Leah Akroyd Snider’s journey to finding joy and purpose has been defined by perseverance, passion, and her love for working with children.
Steve's Employment Venture
Meet Steve. His story shows everyone that not giving up and following your dreams is the right thing to do!
Connect With Our Community
Being in places and spaces where our community naturally thrives is a great way to build relationships. Our team of families have put together a LIVE community calendar to help your family get connected and have fun doing it! Check back frequently as this calendar is constantly being updated as we become aware of new events.
Employment Equity and Inclusive Workspaces
There are approximately 500,000 people with an intellectual or developmental disability in Canada. Only 1 in 4 people with an intellectual disability are in the regular workforce despite government and corporate commitments (Inclusion Canada, 2025). Paid employment offers our loved ones a sense of purpose, greater independence and the opportunity to expand their social circle.
Want to learn more about the movement towards equitable and inclusive workspaces?
Featured Resource:
The Inclusive Workplace: Exploring Self-Employment Careers
The Inclusive Workplace is an initiative of Ready, Willing and Able (RWA), a partnership of the Autism Alliance of Canada and Inclusion Canada. It is a unique platform that offers tons of resources to support your loved one's employment journey.
Check out their new Self-Employment Course! If you or your loved one haven't thought about self-employment before, this course is for you!
Want to read more employment focused success stories? Check out RWA's collection here.
