Employment

Provides employment support to assist individuals with disabilities on the job site. A job coach helps individuals both inside and outside of the workplace, giving them the benefit from specific training to help them learn what to expect in the work environment.

Supports may include:

• Help learn skills related to performing specific job tasks
• Help to learn interpersonal skills necessary in the workplace
• Help to connect participants with resources to successfully perform their job
• Help to identify the tasks that make up an individual's job
• Help to develop strategies to learn a job

This service may be provided from a few days to several months, depending on the needs of the individual, and is intended to fade with time.

Provides day programs for individuals with intellectual and/or dual disabilities to build functional and vocational skills and prepare for employment. Opportunities include:

• Vocational training/day supports
• Training and working in the Kingswood Centre bakery/catering business
• Training and working in the Kingswood Centre woodshop
• Taking part in functional skills development opportunities such as community placements, seasonal projects, recycling, wellness programs, and life enrichment activities (pending availability)

Provides a two-week summer transformational opportunity for youth with sight loss to learn and develop skills for their academic and job-seeking goals. Includes:

• Leadership skill
• Independence skill
• Pre-employment skill
• Social skills
• Connecting with like-minded peers
• Educational activities such as visiting restaurants and local attractions

Takes place in Toronto and all expenses are paid.

• 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

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

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

• Job coaching
• Volunteer placements
• Social programs
• Individualized training programs

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

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