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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Gaining work experience is a great way for someone to explore occupations that might interest them in the future. (Working is also a great way for someone to figure out what they DO NOT want to do!) For people just …
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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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According to the World Health Organization, health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. The definition of disability varies greatly, but it is generally agreed that about …
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Resume Your name: _______________________________ Your address: _____________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ Home phone: _____________________________ Employment goal: __________________________ Education: _ _ _ _- _ _ _ _ Name of School: ___________________________ Description of Program: ______________________ _______________________________________ _______________________________________ _ _ _ _- _ …
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For people just beginning to think about life after school, after school or weekend jobs are the most likely place they will start. They might be limited in their choices by the opportunities available, but remember, even if a job …
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