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Independent Living Waterloo Region Independent Living Waterloo Region is a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting people with disabilities in living independent lives.

Happy Attendant Services Day!Today, we celebrate our Attendants and the important role they play in the lives of our Con...
10/27/2026

Happy Attendant Services Day!

Today, we celebrate our Attendants and the important role they play in the lives of our Consumers.

Their work goes beyond daily tasks. It’s about making Independent Living possible for each Consumer by supporting their rights and responsibilities and promoting their continued independence through self-directed services.

Our Attendants bring skill, dedication, and commitment to their work, helping ensure our Consumers can live life their way.

To our Attendants: THANK YOU for everything you do! Your contributions make a meaningful difference in the lives of our Consumers and the community we serve. We celebrate you and the work you do!

Learning, connecting and growing together! 💜At ILWR, learning never stops! Our annual staff training brought together mo...
10/23/2026

Learning, connecting and growing together! 💜

At ILWR, learning never stops! Our annual staff training brought together more that 160 team members over several days, with rotating sessions and smaller groups to make the experience engaging, interactive and meaningful for everyone.

From hands on practice with transfers, activities of daily living, hand hygiene and PPE, to exploring cybersecurity, HR, Operations, staff wellness, and Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM), there was something for everyone to learn, practise and take back to their roles.

These opportunities allow us to share knowledge, strengthen our skills and continue building on the work we do to support our Consumers and the community we serve.

A special thank you to our leadership team for listening to feedback from previous years and using it to make this year’s training extra special! And thank you to everyone who organized, led and participated in the sessions.

Some of the Independent Living Resources team was practicing their Hallowe'en costume ideas - and if you are old enough,...
10/23/2026

Some of the Independent Living Resources team was practicing their Hallowe'en costume ideas - and if you are old enough, you'll know what the intention was with this one....

Feel free to caption this photo though!

10/21/2026

ILWR HAS TALENT! 🎶

Who knew we had so many karaoke stars on our team?

At our first-ever Employee Appreciation Event, our staff showed us they’re not just talented at what they do, they’re also ready to take the mic! And forget the usual karaoke classics. Our team had a set list all their own!

👏 Allan kicked things off with Achy Breaky Heart, giving Billy Ray Cyrus a run for his money.

🎶 Donna took us back with These Boots Are Made for Walkin’.

🎤 Angelica and Mariam teamed up for Breathless.

✨ Andee reached new heights with Defying Gravity.

🔥 Martin showed off his range, going from rap star with Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It to country crooner with Red Solo Cup.

🏆 And bringing the house down with a show-stopping finale, Emily closed out the event with All I Do Is Win! Talk about ending on a high note!

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for this first-ever event, took the mic and shared their talents. You made it a memorable celebration of our amazing team!


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Here we come Guelph!Our Direct Funding team will be at the Healthy Ageing Show in Guelph tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m....
10/13/2026

Here we come Guelph!

Our Direct Funding team will be at the Healthy Ageing Show in Guelph tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.! Stop by to chat with us about Direct Funding and how it can support your choice to age in place at home.

10/05/2026

Our Community Resource Program has a busy fall season full of a variety of activities! These activities and events are for anyone who self-identifies as having a disability.

If you are interested in participating in any of them - reach out!
👉You can send us a DM
👉You can email Andee, our CRP Coordinator at [email protected]
👉You can request to be on our mailing list too that comes out every two weeks and get it in your inbox every other Monday!
👉Do you have an idea for an activity that you would like to do?
You can let us know that too!
👉And if you are not able to attend, please re-share it anyways!

We are so happy to be able to offer these events for our Consumers and community!

ILWR needs some creative assistance from you!!!We are excited to announce that we are launching a new newsletter in Nove...
10/02/2026

ILWR needs some creative assistance from you!!!

We are excited to announce that we are launching a new newsletter in November. We are looking forward to sharing stories with Consumers, staff, community partners, and the community at large about the work we do, upcoming internal and community events, and information about the disability community.

Can you think of some catchy names??? We hope so! If you submit the winning name, you will receive a $25 gift card of your choice.

Submit up to 3 suggestions through the following link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/JHJVbFUFvg

10/01/2026

ILWR is out in the community full force at the The City of Cambridge Active Living Fair!

We, and the other 60 vendors, are sharing all of the services that are available in Waterloo Region with the senior community!

Can we get a woohoo!!! 😁

Today we are honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities, and recognizing the lasting impact...
09/30/2026

Today we are honouring Residential School Survivors, their families, and communities, and recognizing the lasting impacts of Canada’s Residential School system. These commemorations provide an opportunity to deepen Canada’s understanding of the intergenerational effects of residential schools and to reflect on their enduring legacy as part of the ongoing journey toward truth, healing, and reconciliation.

We are grateful for the opportunity to operate and meet here and affirm our collective commitment to make the promise and the challenge of Truth and Reconciliation real in our organization.

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201-127 Victoria Street South
Kitchener, ON
N2G2B4

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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