Alone, you may go fast. Together, we can go far.
Families have led the way in creating many of the changes we see today. But no one can make all the changes we hope to see in the future on their own.
Parent Perspectives
Lina’s Perspective
0:44
Lina shares what she wishes she’d learned sooner when raising her son.
Lina and Ayesha’s Experiences
4:50
Lina and Ayesha discuss the impact of the Learning Path to Employment course for their families.
Family Perspectives
3:26
Sarah and Terry Gilbert share their experience searching for employment outcomes for their son, Oliver.
In the School Years
It Starts at Home
3:08
We present some of the steps to motivate your child from a young age.
Speakers: Joe Dale
Planning for Your Teenager
2:12
Teaching the value of employment during the teen years is key to a long-term plan.
Speakers: Rachel McEneaney, Chris King
Stressing Soft Skills
1:30
We share the soft skills that are necessary to become an employable adult.
Speakers: Chris King, Jacqueline Harrison
Employment in the Teen Years
1:37
A summer job is a valuable step on the road to employment.
Speakers: Joe Dale
Dream Bigger
1:33
When parents believe it’s possible, their children can live fulfilling lives in the community.
Speakers: Kimberly Gavan, Ross MacHattie
Families and Inclusion
1:53
The first step to inclusion is believing your child belongs in the community.
Speakers: Vincenza Gruppuso
Families: Their Role
1:51
We discuss the importance of families not filling the roles of service providers in the employment system.
Speakers: Connie Laurin Bowie, Ines de Escallon, Jeannette Campbell
What Families Can Do
4:16
Nancy Ceci shares her experience finding employment opportunities for her son, Marc.
Speakers: Nancy Ceci
Schools: What is in Your Reach
1:33
Schools play an important role in future employment opportunities for your child.
Speakers: Chris King
Navigating the Employment System
Understanding Third Party Support
2:44
When families understand best practices, they will have the tools needed to succeed on their employment journey.
Speakers: Allen Anderson
Obstacles to Employment
3:00
We share the most common obstacles to employment for job seekers with intellectual disabilities.
Speakers: Allen Anderson, Michael Kalfus, Keenan Wellar
Agencies: What is in Your Reach
1:41
Families’ expectations of the right support from employment agencies that provide third-party representation is crucial to navigating the employment system.
Speakers: Vincenza Gruppuso
Work vs Charity
1:32
Fair wages and real employment opportunities should be the outcome for people with disabilities.
Speakers: Joe Dale, Jacqueline Harrison, Derek Roy
Know What to Ask For
3:10
Being able to ask for the right types of support is a critical skill for families.
Speakers: Shirley Yee, Jeannette Campbell
Make the Impossible Possible
3:31
The first step to acquiring employment is believing that employment is possible.
Speakers: Joe Dale, Jeannette Campbell
Advocacy
Introductory Info for Parents
Our FSNE flyer is designed to introduce the key concepts surrounding the importance of creating an employment path for individuals with disabilities and our goals as a network.
Employment Action Cards
These employment action cards include key concepts and practical advice for job seekers with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. Please feel free to share them as a method of advocacy within your network, in presentations, or wherever else you see fit.
The Value of Inclusion
2:02
A segregated system hinders participation in community and limits opportunities to build relationships and social capital.
Speakers: Jeannette Campbell
Why Hire Someone with an Intellectual Disability
2:21
There are proven positive outcomes for everyone involved when employing individuals with disabilities.
Speakers: Ross MacHattie, Rachel McEneaney, Michael Stanley
Agenda 2030
1:48
The United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development strives to reduce poverty for all.
Speakers: Diane Richler