Gaining Experience
This is the second part of a 4-part series called Planning for Life After school
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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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What is After High School Graduation?
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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What does Employment Mean to You?
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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Taking Care of Yourself
Parents tell us that taking care of their own well being is very important. They do this by taking time for themselves, and pursuing their own interests. This would include getting out of the house on a regular basis and …
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Success Stories
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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What is Person-Directed Planning?
Person-directed planning helps you think about the life you want and your future. With the help of a facilitator, it is a process which: Is directed by you Supports you to make a plan for the best possible quality of …
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Life Beyond Work
High school is more than just about attending classes. It is also about exploring your interests, developing skills, establishing social relationships (independent of your family circle) and having fun! Activities and experiences at this time can help us figure out …
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Helping Someone to Make Transitions
For someone with an intellectual disability, any kind of transition or change can be extremely stressful. People with intellectual disabilities can feel vulnerable when faced with a new situation because it will take them out of the familiar. The familiar …
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Exploring Funding Sources
Where do you find individual funding sources to assist someone who wants to access work, volunteer and recreational opportunities; yet additional support is needed? Funding sources may mean money to pay for personal supports, skills training or assistive devices so …
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