Traverse Independence

01/16/2026

We wanted to share this important support group for car accident survivors that occurs the second Tuesday of each month from 12-1PM put on by Midtown Counselling / Midtown Rehab

Are you dealing with complicated injuries following a car accident?

You’re NOT alone! Join our drop-in support group. Meet others on a similar journey.

This is a friendly, trauma-sensitive, therapist guided support group for encouragement, recovery guidance, and resource sharing.

Visit our website for more information: https://midtowncounselling.ca/news/event/2025/08/30/mvagroup

Our flyer: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DJmdJ9oKDUdIwNzASN6wePIAz5ztEiIC/view?usp=drive_link

Call or text 519-589-1550 or email us at groups@midtownrehab.ca to register.

01/16/2026

Our Head Office and Opportunity Centre/day program will be open today: Friday January 16th, 2026.

01/15/2026

Please note our Head Office and The Opportunity Centre/day program will be CLOSED Thursday January 15th, 2026 due to inclement weather. Stay safe everyone!❄️

01/14/2026

Given the alarming pace at which homelessness is increasing, and the mismatch between current needs and available resources, homeless encampments are on course to persist - and potentially even multiply - in our communities.

What are the tools we need to navigate this forecasted reality? What constrains our options, and where are there opportunities to do things differently?

On January 21 (6-8pm), bring your questions to a candid Q&A with:

▶ The City of Kitchener Bylaw Enforcement Team
▶ Waterloo Region Community Legal Services
▶ A Lived Expert from SDCWR
▶ Sanguen Health Centre

Free and open to the public.
RSVP today at: tinyurl.com/uz56c3tn

01/14/2026

Jawid Rahi is a Traverse client that has always lived through music - singing, playing keyboard, writing songs, and leading his own band. After his brain injury, life changed drastically, and he couldn’t make music for a long time.

Last year, he decided to write about his journey in a song called “I Fight with Life.” He approached one of our Life Skills Facilitators, Sua, for help recording this song and we were able to book a session at the Cambridge Library with some helpful tech support.

From there, JR sent the audio overseas for mixing, and after months of work, his music video is now complete. 🎶

He is incredibly proud to share this achievement and grateful for the support and encouragement he received along the way.

His message is powerful: "Life changed suddenly, but love helped him rise again. Whatever he was and whatever he is now - he will live to sing for love."❤️

Disclaimer: This song is not performed in English, but good music speaks for itself.

https://youtu.be/7eHoqAjLVdw?si=LiBizQwox2-mtcS4

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

01/12/2026

Be My Eyes connects people who are blind or have low vision with volunteers and companies worldwide through live video and artificial intelligence.

With just one tap, the app opens a live video connection where volunteers can help with everyday visual tasks, like:
• Reading labels or expiration dates
• Navigating unfamiliar surroundings
• Matching clothing
• Setting up electronics
• Identifying objects around the home or workplace

For more complex or professional tasks, the app also offers Be My AI, a powerful visual interpretation tool powered by artificial intelligence that provides instant descriptions of anything the camera sees.

Volunteers from around the world support users with kindness and quick assistance, creating meaningful, human connections.

Be My Eyes is completely free and incredibly easy to use. And with over a million volunteers worldwide, there’s always someone ready to lend a hand.

You can download Be My Eyes on iOS or Android and join a global community making the world more accessible.

01/07/2026

One of our amazing staff managers, Karen Liphard, is lacing up her boots and taking part in the Coldest Night of the Year walk to help support people in our community who are experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness.

She’s set a fundraising goal and could really use our help to get there! 💙

If you’re able, please consider donating to her page below. Every contribution, big or small, makes a real difference:

https://secure.e2rm.com/registrant/FundraisingPage.aspx?registrationID=5548300&langPref=en-CA&Referrer=direct%2fnone

Let’s cheer Karen on and help her make an impact!👣

01/06/2026

🥩 Our day program is raising the steaks today!

Thanks to a generous donation from our local food bank, our clients are enjoying a steak lunch that’s truly a rare treat.

Once again, we are so grateful for the continued support the The Food Bank of Waterloo Region provides and we are udderly grateful!

01/05/2026

Upcoming ABI Caregiver Support sessions:

1. FREE In-Person ABI Caregiver Workshop
o Topic: The Invisible Load: Understanding and Easing Caregiver Fatigue
o Date: Saturday, January 17
o Time: 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
o Location: Traverse Independence Opportunity Center
o Note: This workshop was postponed to January 17th.

2. Care to Share ABI Caregiver Support Group - Winter Session
o Format: Virtual (Zoom)
o Schedule: Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
o Dates: February 17 – April 7 (8 weeks)
o Description: A supportive space for caregivers of individuals with ABI to connect and share experiences.

This workshop is an extension of the Care to Share ABI Caregiver Support Group, offered twice a year in partnership with BIAWW, Traverse Independence, St. Joe’s Guelph, and Ontario Health.

Jett Psychological Services

12/31/2025

We are looking forward to kicking off the new year with lots of fun new activities.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and let’s make January a month of growth, connection, and creativity!

📅 Reminder: The Opportunity Centre will be closed on Thursday, January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. Regular programming resumes Friday, January 2nd.

12/31/2025

Charlie's new years resolutions are:
- Stop barking at the mailman
- Continue to master the art of “puppy eyes” for extra treats.
- Eat healthier...by only stealing snacks that are organic.

All jokes aside, as we welcome another new year, we reflect on all that was accomplished in 2025. We are grateful for the incredible community we serve and look forward to continuing our journey together in 2026.

Our team is dedicated to continuously improving our services to meet our various clients needs better. We appreciate your continued support throughout the years and look forward to serving our current and new clients in the future.

We wish you a New Year filled with joy, success, and personal growth. Your contributions have been invaluable to our team’s achievements. Let’s embrace the challenges and triumphs that the coming year holds.

12/31/2025

We wanted to share some fun shots from our Tagge Street staff and clients having a magical time together on Christmas day. It was a day filled with laughter, thoughtful gifts and festive cheer.

Now we're ready to ring in the new year!