Families helping families
WEFN is pleased to have Kayla Dumlao, sister and OT, speaking following our AGM on June 24, 2025. She will discuss navigating sibling relationships, disability and everything in between. You do not have to be a member to attend the learning event. Click Here to register
Come Join Us for our 2nd Annual Ice Cream Social for families of Windsor-Essex who have a loved one with a disability, of any age.
A Microboard is a small group of people—family, friends, and allies—who come together to support a person with a disability to live a self-directed, meaningful life. It’s about creating security, building a strong circle of support, and making sure your loved one’s voice is at the center of decisions
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Open to families who have a loved one with a disability, their friends and supporters. We will have games, a scavenger hunt, trivia questions, a minecraft chill station (books, building blocks, fidgits etc). To Register CLICK HERE
This interactive day will include two engaging sessions: Building Authentic Spaces: exploring inclusion, empathy, and the power of youth voice. How to Be a Good Leader: discovering individual strengths, teamwork, and leading with kindness. The day will feature hands-on activities, small group discussions, and opportunities for youth to build confidence and connections — and itContinue reading "Lead the Change, Youth Day"
Tired of feeling lost in your child’s IEP? You’re not alone. In this small, supportive session, we’ll pull those IEPs apart — in a good way — to help you understand what’s there, what’s not, and how to make sure your child’s needs are truly reflected. Bring your IEP and your highlighter!
Join us for a special launch event celebrating the 2025 Safe and Secure: Ontario Edition — a trusted, family-created guide to planning for the future of a loved one with a disability. Hear from the author, explore practical planning steps, connect with other families, and take part in interactive discussions designed to make long-term planning feel doable and empowering.
Limited seating. Free book available for registered families (one per family, while supplies last).
Join us for a special launch event celebrating the 2025 Safe and Secure: Ontario Edition — a trusted, family-created guide to planning for the future of a loved one with a disability. Hear from the author, explore practical planning steps, connect with other families, and take part in interactive discussions designed to make long-term planning feel doable and empowering.
Limited seating. Free book available for registered families (one per family, while supplies last).
RISE is working on a social media campaign to bust myths about disability. At this session, youth (ages 14-29; of ALL ABILITIES) will: Identify common myths about disability & inclusion, Decide what messages actually need to be said; Brainstorm ideas for a youth-led social media campaign. Then youth will have time to take part in activities they chose at the first group meeting in November 2025.