UNDERSTANDING THE JOB SEEKER
SPEAKER: MICHAEL KALFUS
Michael shows the process of finding the right employment for the people he supports.
UNDERSTANDING THIRD PARTY SUPPORT
SPEAKER: ALLEN ANDERSON
Our objective is to equip families with the knowledge and tools they need for effective advocacy and for holding agencies accountable when seeking employment for people with an intellectual disability and higher needs of support.
OUR VISION
We seek to help families generate a positive vision about the future of their children and youth with an intellectual disability – a future that includes “real work for real pay”
INCLUSION AS A CORE VALUE
SPEAKERS: DIANE RICHLER, KEENAN WELLER, BRUCE UDITSKY
We believe in inclusive communities where employment rights and opportunities are available for persons with intellectual disabilities with higher needs of support.
DISABILTY AND EMPLOYMENT THROUGH A HUMAN RIGHTS LENS
SPEAKER: DIANE RICHLER
It is critical to ensure the full and equal participation of persons with disabilities in all spheres of society and create enabling environments by, for and with persons with disabilities, in line with the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.