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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Sometimes, your financial situation gets so out of hand that you don’t know what to do. You have not been watching your spending and it creeps up on you. You might realize that there is a problem only when you …
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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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Money is what you use to buy things. Over time we, as a society, have agreed on how many “dollars” are needed to buy each item. We know it works because we have used it over and over for all …
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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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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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If you rely on family members for help with your day to day finances, it’s possible you also rely on using a family member’s bank account for storing your money. While having someone else have control over your finances might …
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Cell Phone context story My name is Phyllis and I would like to tell you about why I got a cell phone and how it helps me. A long time ago I was living at home with my mom and …
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Often one of the biggest difficulties to someone becoming independent in their community is the worry about being safe. What if I get lost? What if I get hurt? What if the bus does not come? What if I am …
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Fact Sheet
Williams Syndrome is a rare, congenital (present at birth) disorder characterized by physical and developmental problems including an impulsive and outgoing (excessively social) personality, limited spatial skills and motor control, and intellectual disability (e.g., developmental delay, learning disabilities, and attention deficit disorders).
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