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Skip to NavigationThis webinar is designed for employers and service providers. The prospect of hiring a person with a disability can bring up many questions for employers. Will the person be able to do the job? How much money is accommodation going to cost me? Why should I do this if I can hire someone without a […]
Jesse learned about Neil Squire through the Calgary Public Library and joined our Creative Employment Options program to explore careers that would accommodate his barriers and help him find purpose in his work.
This webinar is designed for job seekers with disabilities. Deciding if, when, and how to talk to your employer about your disability, the challenges you face, and solutions that will benefit you is an important part of your back to work action plan. In this webinar, we will cover the importance of being able to […]
Early last year, Lorne experienced sudden hearing loss, before also losing his ability to speak. He uses a pen and notepad, limited lip-reading skills, and American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. He also uses a small clip-on microphone that transmits the speaker’s voice directly into his ears using wireless technology that connects to his hearing aids. Despite these supports, he has struggled to find work.
With the help of our Creative Employment Options program, Jeremiah found full-time summer employment as a Carpenter/Woodworking Trainee with the Core Neighbourhood Youth Co-op (CNYC).