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Provides people with intellectual disabilities the opportunity to develop job, life and social skills through various programs including:

Bakery/Catering
Woodworking/Refinishing
Seasonal Ice Cream Shoppe
Skills Enhancement (Day program)
Employment Transition

Vocational Service

Vocational day program services are available in Tignish and O'Leary. Participants have the opportunity to take part in a number of employment opportunities and connect with the community. Includes:

Offsite employment activities and lunch programs
Volunteer work
Life skills training
Bakery and cafe work (O'Leary only)
Recreational and social opportunities

Venture Zone

Online entrepreneur resource that provides tips and inspiration to help individuals with sight loss succeed in their business venture. Includes:

Podcast
App to learn about being an entrepreneur
Partners and opportunities
Business plan tips and more

SkillingUp

Provides virtual one-on-one tech personalized training and support for individuals with disabilities to enhance digital accessibility. Includes:

Learn about accessible technologies with the help of a specialist
Learn about digital fundamentals
Learn about digital skills and job readiness

Ready, Willing and Able

Individuals with intellectual disabilities and/or autism who are looking for work can apply to find jobs with partner employers.

The program also links employers with employment agencies and supports and works to increase employment of persons with an intellectual disability/autism spectrum disorder (ID/ASD).

Prosper West

Provides a program that helps participants to transition into the work force. Program includes:

Life and employability skills building
Support to help participants find employment in the private sector
Ongoing coaching and mentoring

One-to-One Programs

Adults with intellectual disabilities can meet with staff one-on-one. Topics may include but are not limited to:

Job coaching
Volunteer placements
Social programs
Individualized training programs

MODC's Online Employment Services

Provides an online program that connects individuals with disabilities to the employment training, assistance, and support they need to become more independent and financially secure in the career they choose. Includes:

Supporting personalized job planning, resume creation, interview coaching, and more
Identifying strengths and challenges throughout the employment journey
Providing ongoing on-the-job support once employment is secured
Access to online training programs and webinars

MentorAbility Canada

Provides individuals with disabilities an opportunity to learn more about careers of interest through a short-term mentorship with an employer. The program is coordinated by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment in collaboration with partner organizations as a hub in each province.

Email for more information:

Hub Coordinator West: mentorwest@resourceabilities.ca
Hub Coordinator East: mentoreast@resourceabilities.ca

Libraries and Archives - Centre for Equitable Library Access Service

Centre for Equitable Library Access's (CELA) collection of books and other resources are available in alternate formats for those who are not able to use print materials. Items can be downloaded or borrowed and mailed to the person's home. Resources include:

Downloadable books, magazines and other materials
DAISY talking books and magazines downloadable directly to player or mobile device (both audio and accessible text are available)
DAISY audio books and magazines on CD by mail
Braille book by mail
Printbraille (children's picture books with braille added) by mail

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