When is a Job Right for Me?
When you are planning to find a job you must have an employment goal. Your employment goal answers the question “What type of work do I want to do?”
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When you are planning to find a job you must have an employment goal. Your employment goal answers the question “What type of work do I want to do?”
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When your son or daughter starts high school is a good time to start looking. Your son or daughter’s school will help in this process. Agencies and the Guidance department of your son/daughter’s school can also be contacted for assistance …
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An Employment Supports Questionnaire True or False: Community Living Toronto’s Employment Supports department is associated with ODSP. I am allowed to look for work on my own while I am with Employment Supports/Job Placement Services. ODSP Employment Supports guarantees I …
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Often times when a person with an intellectual disability is beginning any new activity, whether it is work or recreational, they will need different kinds of supports to transition them into the activity. What is a support staff? A support …
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As planning begins for the future it is always nice to hear about other people’s stories and the success that they have achieved after planning began for them. Here are two examples: Jenny The first story is about a young …
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Why do I need a Social Insurance Card? When you’re ready to enter the workforce you will need to apply for a Social Insurance Card. No employer will hire you if you do not have a Social Insurance card. How …
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The term ‘community’ refers to the people and places that surround you. As you may already know, some people with intellectual disabilities find themselves requiring assistance getting involved in new things, be it through parents, family members, or support workers. …
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Resume Your name: _______________________________ Your address: _____________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Home phone: _____________________________ Employment goal: __________________________ Education: _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ Name of School: ___________________________ Description of Program: ______________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _ _ _ _- _ …
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