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Volunteering was awesome at the Woodstock Truck Sh

Volunteering was awesome at the Woodstock Truck Show this weekend!

We still have lots of spots left for our Art Attac

We still have lots of spots left for our Art Attack Summer Camp in July! Registration closes soon- don't miss out. Check out the link in our bio or email youthcamp@wdds.ca for more information ☺️🎨 ✏️

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! How m

Today is Global Accessibility Awareness Day! How many of these tips are common practice for you? We encourage you to choose one tip and create action today to make the world a more welcoming, accessible place. Together we can create a community where everybody belongs.

#GlobalAccessibilityAwarenessDay #AccessibilityMatters

We had lots of excited participation in our Earth

We had lots of excited participation in our Earth Week Challenge! Thank you to everyone who was out cleaning up our public roads and parks, making new meat and dairy free dishes, enjoying our beautiful outdoors, delivering plants to neighbours, and making pledges to limit their household water use. Way to go!

We still have spots available for our 2022 Summer

We still have spots available for our 2022 Summer Camp! ☀️ Registration open to youth with special needs ages 10-21. We've got lots of fun up our sleeves for the whole summer with 6 engaging, themed weeks starting July 11 and ending August 19. More info on our website!

It is Earth Week- and we want to challenge you to

It is Earth Week- and we want to challenge you to join us in making some more sustainable and earth-friendly choices.

Each day has a theme from the Before It's Too Late 7 day challenge. Whether you already practice these things in your daily routines or whether you're looking for some new ways, we can all agree the earth and climate need our help. Not just this week, but always.

WDDS is partnering with the Ontario Government, Me

WDDS is partnering with the Ontario Government, Metrolinx, and our local public health units to offer a Go-Vaxx mobile vaccine clinic. The bus will be in the 212 Bysham park parking lot on Thursday, April 14 from 10am to 6pm. First, second, third, and fourth* doses of Pfizer are available for anyone ages 5 and up.

You can book an appointment with the link in our bio or by calling the Provincial Vaccine Contact center at 1-833-943-3900. Walk-ins welcome while supplies last.

Wow. We are blown away by the participation and su

Wow. We are blown away by the participation and support for our online auction. Of course, none of it would have been possible without our generous sponsors, donors, and countless bidders. Thank you!

And counting!! Thank you so much to everyone who h

And counting!! Thank you so much to everyone who has bid on the auction so far. You have until Sunday at 10pm to claim your favourite items- don't miss out!

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Our Online Auction IS LIVE! We can’t wait to see

Our Online Auction IS LIVE! We can’t wait to see who wins these incredible packages. Happy Bidding! Link is in our bio- 32auctions.com/wdds

“Alexa, set a reminder to log on to WDDS’ onli

“Alexa, set a reminder to log on to WDDS’ online auction on Monday at 10am’

The countdown is on- less than two weeks! We can't

The countdown is on- less than two weeks! We can't wait for you to see all of the amazing businesses we have teamed up with. You are definitely not going to want to miss this.

Appreciation comes in many forms- so for Nonprofit

Appreciation comes in many forms- so for Nonprofit Appreciation Week we partnered with some incredible local businesses to show our staff just how much they are valued. Throughout the week we delivered thank you cards, engraved Yetis from Parion, Tim Cards, pizza from Crispy Slice, pens, and personalized notes to our all of our amazing teams who go above and beyond in their roles. Your dedication and support is so vital to the people living in your communities and we see your impact every day.

Mark your calendars for our online auction beginni

Mark your calendars for our online auction beginning March 21st! There are so many amazing items and packages you can bid on- and many of them have been purchased and donated by sponsors to use at our local businesses here in Oxford. Winning bids will go directly back to your community, and to help WDDS support people to live full lives in and outside of their homes. It really is a win-win.

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we conti

Now more than ever, it is imperative that we continue to focus on actions to increase awareness around mental health and mental illness. The pandemic has been difficult for everyone, especially the people we support, their families and our hardworking staff.

Keep listening, keep talking and keep being there for ourselves and each other.

Comment below with encouraging words for those who may need it, or tell us how you are supporting your own mental health/the mental health of others. 💬 #bellletstalk

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