VIVRETRAVAILLERJOUER

What VIVRETRAVAILLERJOUER does

LiveWorkPlay (legal name, operating as VIVRETRAVAILLERJOUER) is a Canadian registered charity founded in 1995 and headquartered at Bayview Yards in Ottawa. It provides direct community supports to adults with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis, structured around three service pillars: Supported Independent Living (serving approximately 60 individuals in homes of their own), Employment Supports delivered under contract through Employment Ontario and WCG Services, and social-inclusion programs (Friday Night Meetups running 8-10 gatherings per week and 1:1 friendship matching). The organization applies a proprietary "Just Enough Support" methodology built on seven principles (Honouring Personal Autonomy, Person-Centred Thinking, Authentic Valued Roles, Always Building Bridges, Community First Approach, Assets-Based Solutions, and Barrier-Busting Tech), developed in partnership with Helen Sanderson Associates and reinforced through a video series and the newly launched "Beyond Job Coaching" eLearning course.

The "technology" surface is intentionally low-tech and human-led: assistive consumer devices (smart locks, fingerprint locks, automatic shut-off stove valves, smartphone reminder/navigation apps, Uber) deployed as barrier-busting tools, paired with extensive volunteer infrastructure (9,100+ hours annually) and curated employer/housing/community partnerships (200+ private sector employers, 42+ federal departments, non-profit housing providers CCOC, Options Bytown, and Multifaith Housing Initiative). There is no proprietary software product or AI capability; the website is WCAG 2.1 compliant.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. The model is government-transfer-dependent: MCCSS funds Community Supports via Developmental Services Ontario placement, Employment Ontario (via WCG Services) funds Employment Supports, and Azrieli Foundation and Ottawa Community Foundation anchor a federal employment initiative. Individual donations flow through CanadaHelps, and Friday Night Meetups operate on a small fee-for-service basis. Distribution is direct-to-consumer — DSO referral for community supports, direct intake for employment, and direct contact for meetups — with no intermediary channel partners. In FY2024-25 the organization supported 360+ individuals, placed 46 jobseekers, and facilitated 100+ public-sector hires, while absorbing a 55% Employment Ontario funding cut that forced restructuring from 24 to 16 program staff.

Name

VIVRETRAVAILLERJOUER

Legal name

LiveWorkPlay

Website

https://liveworkplay.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LiveWorkPlay is an Ottawa-based Canadian registered charity founded in 1995 that delivers Supported Independent Living, Employment Supports, and social-inclusion programs to adults with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis using a person-centred Just Enough Support methodology.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Support Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (624120), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Work-Based Learning Programs (Internships, Apprenticeships, Community-Based Instruction) (EDAKANAF), Housing Transition & Supported Living Navigation (EDAKANAK)

Keywords

• Disability support services
• Supported independent living
• Inclusive employment services
• Community inclusion programs
• Autism employment support

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Revenue model

1. Government Funding - Employment Ontario: Employment supports provided under contract to WCG Services, overseen by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development. Funding framework provides significantly reduced funding compared to previous ODSP-Employment Supports.
2. Government Funding - Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services: Community Supports (except fee-for-service) funded by MCCSS through Developmental Services Ontario placement process. Supports accessed via DSO have no cost to individuals.
3. Fee-for-Service - Friday Night Meetups: Friday Night Meetups initiative where participants pay for their own food, admissions, tickets, transportation, and other costs plus an annualized fee. Limited by volunteer availability.
4. Donations: Charitable donations accepted through CanadaHelps platform to support the organization's mission of community inclusion.
5. Foundation Support: Financial support from foundations including Azrieli Foundation for expanding inclusive employment across the country.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

LiveWorkPlay (VivreTravaillerJouer) is a Canadian charitable nonprofit that provides Supported Independent Living for adults with intellectual disabilities, Employment Supports for jobseekers with intellectual disabilities and autistic persons, and community inclusion programs such as Friday Night Meetups and 1:1 friendship matching. Services are delivered under a "Just Enough Support" person-centred methodology in Ottawa and Eastern Ontario.

Product overview

LiveWorkPlay (VivreTravaillerJouer) is a charitable organization providing a suite of community support services for people with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis in Ottawa. The organization operates three core service pillars: Supported Independent Living (SIL) helping approximately 60 individuals live in their own homes; Employment Supports under Employment Ontario helping jobseekers discover and maintain employment; and Social Programs including Friday Night Meetups (340+ weekly gatherings) and 1:1 friendship matching. Supplementary offerings include educational resources like the Just Enough Support Video Series and Beyond Job Coaching eLearning course, as well as signature annual events including Make A Buzz Ottawa and the Festive Family Gathering. The organization follows a Just Enough Support approach centered on seven principles designed to provide just enough assistance to foster independence and community inclusion.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Supported Independent Living (SIL) Individualized supports for adults with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis to live successfully in homes of their own, including help with daily living, community involvement, mental health, and healthy lifestyle choices. Funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services through Developmental Services Ontario.
• Employment Supports Employment services funded through Employment Ontario, helping jobseekers with intellectual disabilities and autistic persons find and maintain employment. Includes Employment Discovery (20 hours over 2-3 months), job matching, and ongoing support for employees and employers. Recognized with ODEN 2024 Disability Employment Service Award and CASE Phillip Emmerson Award.
• Friday Night Meetups Weekly social gatherings supporting people with intellectual disabilities and local citizens to enjoy community activities together. Participants pay an annualized fee plus their own food, admissions, transportation, and other costs; can be funded through Passport individualized funding.
• 1:1 Matching Friendship matching program that pairs individuals supported by LiveWorkPlay with volunteers who share common interests or hobbies, supporting the development of meaningful one-to-one connections and natural community relationships.
• Just Enough Support Video Series Educational video series explaining the seven principles of the Just Enough Support approach: Honouring Personal Autonomy, Person-Centred Thinking, Authentic Valued Roles, Always Building Bridges, Community First Approach, Assets-Based Solutions, and Barrier-Busting Tech. Available in French and English.
• Beyond Job Coaching eLearning Free three-part eLearning series for employment supports providers, covering best practices for supporting jobseekers with intellectual disabilities and autistic individuals, developed in partnership with Ready, Willing and Able.

Quantifiable outcome

• 46 job placements in single fiscal year with 115 individuals continuing to receive job retention support
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and supporting.

• The BUSY GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2026LiveWorkPlay announced partnership with The BUSY Group on June 1, 2026, described as one of the most important developments in LiveWorkPlay history. This partnership aims to strengthen inclusion efforts in Ottawa and beyond.
• Third Sector ConsultingsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Third Sector Consulting on new measurement and reporting of impact, framed in the context of the Just Enough Support approach.
• Nexus Human CapitalsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorking with Nexus Human Capital on new measurement and reporting of impact, framed in the context of the Just Enough Support approach.
• Multifaith Housing InitiativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Multifaith Housing Initiative and The Haven in Barrhaven to include people with intellectual disabilities in non-profit housing community. Suzanne Le, Executive Director, featured in Just Enough Support video series.
• Hire for TalentsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership for video content creation. LiveWorkPlay featured in videos created by Hire for Talent for their employer toolkit.
• Ready, Willing and AblecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to create 'Beyond Job Coaching' eLearning course for employment supports providers. Ready, Willing and Able provides financial support for CNSIPSE (Canadian Network Supporting Inclusive Public Sector Employment).
• WCG ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLiveWorkPlay employment supports provided under contract to WCG Services, overseen by the Ministry of Labour, Immigration, Training and Skills Development.
• United Way East OntariocoreGTM or Marketing PartnerLong-standing partnership for community support. United Way featured in video content with LiveWorkPlay and DHL Express partnership. United Way East Ontario helps with funding initiatives including federal employment strategy.
• Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit landlord with strong working relationship for Supported Independent Living housing options.
• Options BytownsupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerNon-profit landlord with strong working relationship for Supported Independent Living housing options.
• Federal Employment Strategy Group (FESG)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative group of employment champions including original members Mary Gusella (former Chief Commissioner of Canadian Human Rights Commission), Daniel Spagnolo, and Dan Carleton. Works to support additional hires in federal public service.
• Government of New BrunswicksupportingOthersCreated their own extensive inclusive employment standards including implementation of the LiveWorkPlay model.
• Levy TD PlacesupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerPartner venue for Welcome Back Family BBQ events and community gatherings.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Hire for Talent: Canadian initiative promoting inclusive hiring of people with disabilities. Adjacent emerging player — LiveWorkPlay partnered with Hire for Talent on video content for employer toolkits, and both target inclusive employer recruitment, though Hire for Talent focuses more on awareness and tooling while LiveWorkPlay delivers direct employment matching.

Direct peers

• Ready, Willing and Able: Canadian national initiative supporting inclusive employment of people with intellectual disabilities and autism. Direct peer — LiveWorkPlay co-developed the Beyond Job Coaching eLearning course with Ready, Willing and Able and both serve the same population through employment-discovery and job-matching models; Ready, Willing and Able is an established national partner and content collaborator.
• The BUSY Group: Australian workforce inclusion and community services organization that LiveWorkPlay partnered with in June 2026. Direct peer because BUSY Group operates in the same disability employment and community inclusion space and now extends LiveWorkPlay's model internationally through the partnership.
• Options Bytown: Ottawa-based nonprofit providing housing and community support services for people with developmental disabilities. Direct peer and active collaborator — Options Bytown is a non-profit landlord partner for LiveWorkPlay's Supported Independent Living program, serving overlapping populations in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Community Living Ontario: Provincial umbrella organization supporting people with intellectual disabilities in Ontario. Directly comparable because LiveWorkPlay sits within the Community Living movement and participates in Community Living Ontario events; both serve overlapping populations of adults with intellectual disabilities across Ontario, though Community Living Ontario operates as a broader advocacy/network body rather than a direct service provider.

Others

• Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE): National association advancing supported employment for people with disabilities in Canada. Adjacent industry body rather than a direct competitor — LiveWorkPlay received CASE's Phillip Emmerson Award in 2026, and CASE's membership overlaps significantly with LiveWorkPlay's employer and provider network.
• Multifaith Housing Initiative: Ottawa-based non-profit affordable housing provider. Strategic partner — LiveWorkPlay collaborates with Multifaith Housing Initiative and The Haven in Barrhaven to integrate individuals with intellectual disabilities into non-profit housing communities, making it an enabler of LiveWorkPlay's supported living model.
• Developmental Services Ontario (DSO): Ontario's central access point for funded adult developmental services. Not a direct competitor but a critical distribution partner — LiveWorkPlay's community supports are accessed exclusively through DSO placement, making DSO both a referral channel and a funder relationship.
• Centretown Citizens Ottawa Corporation (CCOC): Non-profit housing provider in Ottawa. Housing infrastructure partner rather than direct competitor — CCOC provides affordable housing units that anchor LiveWorkPlay's Supported Independent Living placements, and the two organizations share service populations in Ottawa.
• WCG Services: Ontario service-system manager administering Employment Ontario contracts. Contractor/funder rather than competitor — WCG Services holds the contract under which LiveWorkPlay delivers employment supports, making it both a contractual counterparty and a structural dependency.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/liveworkplay
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/liveworkplayvideo
• Facebookfacebook.com/liveworkplayfans
• Instagraminstagram.com/liveworkplay.ca
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/liveworkplay

Compliance1 record

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