Digital Jumpstart Helps Laura on the Path to Employment
Laura had been unable to work for 15 years due to pain and mobility issues from a herniated disc. She was looking to get back into the workforce and learned about Neil Squire.
#PoweredToEnable: Your Support Helps People With Disabilities Like Bluejay
Your support helps people with disabilities like Bluejay. We provided Bluejay with a “safe place to learn and to grow confidence to achieve goals” and supported him as he went back to school, graduated grade 12, and got a job. “I didn’t realize until I started working that I’m a hard worker.”
“I Didn’t Realize Until I Started Working That I’m a Hard Worker,” Bluejay’s Journey at the Footprints Centre
Bluejay first came to the Footprints Centre about 10 years ago, pushed by his older brother to find something to do with his life. Since then, he’s grown so much, going to the local college to finish his high school degree and has been a valued employee at his company for over four years.
“Knowing That Your Work is Making a Difference is Incredibly Rewarding”
As a summer student at Neil Squire this year, Harvey has been an important part of the Distance Computer Comfort team.
“I Just Wouldn’t Have Been Able to Learn That Stuff Myself,” Peggy’s Newfound Computer Skills Help Her Find a Job
Peggy had over 20 years of experience as an industrial butcher, but when she lost much of her ability to walk due to diabetes, she had to get out of the industry.