On Monday, December 5th the Reena Pathways and Channels groups visited the Scotiabank Arena to watch the Raptors 905 team play a basketball game against the Greensboro Swarm. “I went to my very first Raptors 905 game and it … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Blog
Employment Advice Column: Setting boundaries at work
Dear Joanna I’m just a girl who can’t say no! I am working as a medical office clerk and my Reena job coach is helping me handle five bosses. Each one assigns me different tasks, and I’m learning how to … Continue reading
Small Shot. Huge Impact.
With the cold weather here to stay for the next couple of months, and the possibility of chill and snow just around the corner, something else is upon us; the Flu Season ? Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is a common, highly contagious … Continue reading
Reena Bowling a HUGE success!
With your help, we raised $302,553.00 and counting… This year, we brought Striking directly to those we support: We organized week-long bowling activities We delivered 100 pizzas We delivered 400 Swag Bags and Medals We delivered 500 Thank You Gifts to our frontline staff … Continue reading
Province Announces Ontario Health Team in Western York Region
July 23rd, 2020 On behalf of the individuals supported by Reena and their families, the Boards and staff of Reena, Reena Foundation, Batay Reena and Chai Tikvah (Reena group of charities) we want to congratulate Bryan Keshen, our President and CEO, … Continue reading
Employment Advice Column: The Online Virtual Job Interview During COVID19 and Beyond
Dear Joanna I have applied online for a warehouse job at one of the large box store’s distribution centre with the help of my Reena job coach. And I have great news – I have a job interview. But for … Continue reading
Empowering Family Caregivers to Improve Health Care Communication
We are reaching out on behalf of the Health Care Access Research and Developmental Disabilities (H-CARDD) Program at CAMH. Families play a key role in supporting adults with developmental disabilities (DD) to manage their health. How can parents and siblings … Continue reading
Coronavirus – Ensuring our Health and Well-being
As you are aware, there has been a lot of media attention over the last few weeks on the Coronavirus. According to the Government of Canada website: “On December 31, 2019, a cluster of cases of pneumonia was reported in … Continue reading
Reena Rumble is Back
Reena Rumble, our live wrestling, fun-filled and exciting fundraiser is back for the second year – and with exciting new talents. Buy Tickets Today Proceeds from the 2019 event were used to purchase a van, to transport individuals to programs, … Continue reading
Save the Date – Canada Israel Inclusion Mission 2020
July 6 – 14, 2020 Reena and Israel4all are excited to invite you to the2020 Inclusion mission to Israel. Join the second annual Canada Israel Inclusion mission.The mission will acquaint Canadian disability service providers,policy makers and persons living the experience … Continue reading
2020-2025 Strategic Plan Survey
We are looking for your input! We are pleased to inform you that Reena’s strategic planning process for the years 2020-2025 continues, and we are excited about what the future holds. Thank you for being a great support for Reena … Continue reading
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES : Asking for a raise
Dear Joanna I’ve been working as a lot attendant at a local grocery store for five years. I’m a person with developmental disabilities so it took me a long time and lots of support from Reena’s job coaches to finally … Continue reading
Employment Advice Column: Handling the First Week of a New Job
Dear Joanna, Thanks to my Reena job coach, I will be starting a new job next week as a stocking clerk in a busy retail store. I’m excited and nervous as I want to make a good impression with my … Continue reading
EMPLOYMENT ADVICE COLUMN: PREPARING YOUR RESUME FOR THE JOB SEARCH
Dear Joanna I am a recent graduate from community college as a developmental services worker. With one semester in a co-op placement at Reena, and a few summers as a camp counsellor with a special needs camp, I’m clear about … Continue reading
Employment Advice Column: Resigning with dignity – Don’t just quit
Dear Joanna, I told my job coach that I want to quit my job yesterday. The manager got angry at me when I made a mistake at work. I’ve been at this job for two weeks. I don’t want to … Continue reading
