Employment: The Gold Standard

Session Dates to Choose From (please select one):

• October 19, 2021 @ 12pm ET
• October 19, 2021 @ 7:30pm ET
• November 23, 2021 @ 12pm ET
• November 23, 2021 @ 7:30pm ET

Event Description:

For students who have a developmental disability, early perceptions of “unemployability” continue to foster lower expectations from families and educators, creating barriers to access critical supports needed to prepare them for a future that includes work.

In this presentation we will discuss how to create an environment where competitive employment is seen as a viable possibility and the natural progression for students who have a developmental disability once they leave the school system, similar to their peers without a disability.

We will discuss:

• The importance of basic literacy and numeracy
• Providing opportunities for problem solving, teamwork and learning to learn
• Access to Co-Op in community settings and paid summer employment
• And learn about programs in your community that support access to employment

Audience:

This session is for anyone who is involved in the life of a student in Grades 6 and higher who has a developmental disability, including:

• Parents & Family members
• Educators (teachers, educational assistances, service provider)
• Health care providers (family doctors, physiotherapists)
• Community social workers

Follow this link to select a session and register.

This session is part of the Youth Success Strategy funded by the Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services.

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