Kyle has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (new window) and severe learning disabilities (new window). It’s difficult for Kyle to maintain employment without a great deal of support. He requires lots of supervision and when he’s taught new things, it’s best to have tasks broken down into very simple steps until he masters them. Despite this, Kyle has been employed full-time as a Recycle Depot Technician (new window) at the Saskatchewan Abilities Council (new window) in Swift Current (new window) since July 2014. Without the incredible support of the Saskatchewan Abilities Council and the Neil Squire Society’s (new window) Working Together Program he would find it very difficult to maintain a job.

Kyle works hard to do his best at work. The job has an in immensely positive impact on his life. The job has enabled him to have his own apartment, and enjoy things like hockey games, race cars, and even holidays. “He has more self-confidence to try things he would not have tried before with a little persuasion,” shares Kyle’s mother. “People I work with are fun and very supportive in everything I do,” says Kyle. “My favorite part of the job is the people.”

Kyle’s supervisor, Dale, has appreciated the ease of the ongoing support provided by the Working Together Program staff. It’s this support which helps to ensure client success. According to Dale, the Saskatchewan Abilities Council has been so happy with the program that they have recommended it to other employers in the Swift Current area. “We found the Working Together Program by accident when we were looking for funding programs for people with disabilities on the Internet,” says Dale. “It has been a really good find for us.”