Supports for People with Disabilities

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

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

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 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 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.

Assists people with disabilities with their job search and related issues. Includes:

• Career decision making
• Skills enhancement (helps individuals identify and apply for education and training and find appropriate funding)
• Job search
• Making contact with employers
• Ongoing assistance for the employee and employer
• Assistance with Abilities@Work which provides wage subsidies for employers that hire eligible participants

Queens County email: devon@resourceabilities.ca
Prince County email: darryl@resourceabilities.ca
Kings County email: canda@resourceabilities.ca

Various services are offered to assist individuals with intellectual disabilities who are seeking employment, includes:

• Pre-Employment - Developing essential workplace skills: communication, teamwork, time management, and problem-solving
• Resume and Interview Prep - Creating resumes, completing job applications, and practicing interview techniques
• Job Search Assistance - Identifying job opportunities, filling applications, and using search engines
• On-the-Job Support - Providing job coaching and training to help clients adjust and meet employer expectations
• Work Placements - Connecting clients with businesses for paid employment, work trials, or volunteer experiences
• Ongoing Support - Offering guidance, problem-solving, and advocating for inclusive hiring practices
• Drop-in Day - Life and Employability Skills program, Monday through Friday

Assists individuals with an intellectual disability and/or dual disabilities in preparing for and conducting a job search, including:

• Assessing needs
• Helping plan for return to work
• Employment counselling, services and support
• Transitional support
• Assistance contacting employers
• Job training and supervision - both pre-employment and onsite
• Providing outreach services
• Resume writing and job search techniques
• Group sessions on various topics including life skills

Montague Office: abby@inclusionseast.com
Souris Office: julie@inclusionseast.com