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Strategies For Employment Webcast
Tools and Resources
Strategies For Employment Webcast
Tools and Resources
Thank you for watching and participating in this webcast presentation. Below is a list of tools and resources relevant to the topics discussed. We hope you find this information useful.
Links and Resources
Family Support Network for Employment (FSNE)
FSNE is a family-led coalition that seeks to engage people with an intellectual disability and their family members in supportive networks around employment, social infrastructure, and by providing resources.
Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)
ODEN is a province-wide organization that brings together businesses and Employment Service Providers to increase employment opportunities for job seekers who have a disability. Mentorability is a full or half-day mentorship experience for job seekers who have a disability.
Ready, Willing and Able (RWA)
RWA is a national network of job developers and employment agencies working to support job seekers with an intellectual disability or autism. Check out their list of employment agency partners to see if there is one in your community. Their website also has a page for job seekers that can help you get connected to supports in communities across Canada.
Planning Network Resources
The Planning Network offers inspirational stories and resources to support families and people with a disability. If you’re preparing for the transition to adulthood check out Nawin Mutti’s story or visit P4P’s Beyond Graduation Toolkit.
The Inclusive Workspace
The Inclusive Workspace is a resource hub for people with disabilities to assist them on their employment journeys.
The Inclusive Workspace: Resources for Jobseekers and Employees
A page of resources by The Inclusive Workspace and other external resources for people with a disability with resources for finding jobs.
The Inclusive Workspace: Self-Employment Guided e-Learning Course
The Inclusive Workspace's NEW Self-Employment Guided e-Learning Course is a great introduction to self-employment. This course will help define entrepreneurs, pros and cons, and further support.
The Inclusive Workspace: Resources on Disclosure
The Inclusive Workspace's resources on disclosure for people with a disability. Disclosure is an important part of employment and the resources from the Inclusive Workspace helps you understand how to make choices around disclosure.
Also check out stories from people successfully seeking employment:
Julian Escallon: Man of Many Passions
A remarkable man shares his worldview, accomplishments and many goals.
Tony Downer: Taking Care of Business
The Vice President of People First Ontario demonstrates his solid work ethic.
Crafting a Good Life: Tiffany Dawe
Even before Tiffany was born, her mother Linda dreamt of the life she hoped her daughter would live - a good life, full of opportunity and friendship. In 43 years, she has never wavered in her vision.
Crafting a Good Life: Andrew Werner
A businessman, artist, swimmer, and environmental organizer, Andrew is a man with a zest for life.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a helpful tool for many people wanting to enter the labor force. Check out this APPS list to discover what tools may be available and would support your loved one’s goals.
Bridging Gap and Tech Toolbox are two other online databases where you can discover assistive technology that can help people with a disability to be successful in the workforce.
Family Support Network for Employment (FSNE)
FSNE is a family-led coalition that seeks to engage people with an intellectual disability and their family members in supportive networks around employment, social infrastructure, and by providing resources.
Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN)
ODEN is a province-wide organization that brings together businesses and Employment Service Providers to increase employment opportunities for job seekers who have a disability. Mentorability is a full or half-day mentorship experience for job seekers who have a disability.
Ready, Willing and Able (RWA)
RWA is a national network of job developers and employment agencies working to support job seekers with an intellectual disability or autism. Check out their list of employment agency partners to see if there is one in your community. Their website also has a page for job seekers that can help you get connected to supports in communities across Canada.
Planning Network Resources
The Planning Network offers inspirational stories and resources to support families and people with a disability. If you’re preparing for the transition to adulthood check out Nawin Mutti’s story or visit P4P’s Beyond Graduation Toolkit.
The Inclusive Workspace
The Inclusive Workspace is a resource hub for people with disabilities to assist them on their employment journeys.
The Inclusive Workspace: Resources for Jobseekers and Employees
A page of resources by The Inclusive Workspace and other external resources for people with a disability with resources for finding jobs.
The Inclusive Workspace: Self-Employment Guided e-Learning Course
The Inclusive Workspace's NEW Self-Employment Guided e-Learning Course is a great introduction to self-employment. This course will help define entrepreneurs, pros and cons, and further support.
The Inclusive Workspace: Resources on Disclosure
The Inclusive Workspace's resources on disclosure for people with a disability. Disclosure is an important part of employment and the resources from the Inclusive Workspace helps you understand how to make choices around disclosure.
Also check out stories from people successfully seeking employment:
Julian Escallon: Man of Many Passions
A remarkable man shares his worldview, accomplishments and many goals.
Tony Downer: Taking Care of Business
The Vice President of People First Ontario demonstrates his solid work ethic.
Crafting a Good Life: Tiffany Dawe
Even before Tiffany was born, her mother Linda dreamt of the life she hoped her daughter would live - a good life, full of opportunity and friendship. In 43 years, she has never wavered in her vision.
Crafting a Good Life: Andrew Werner
A businessman, artist, swimmer, and environmental organizer, Andrew is a man with a zest for life.
TECHNOLOGY
Technology is a helpful tool for many people wanting to enter the labor force. Check out this APPS list to discover what tools may be available and would support your loved one’s goals.
Bridging Gap and Tech Toolbox are two other online databases where you can discover assistive technology that can help people with a disability to be successful in the workforce.
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