Our greatest strength is the diversity of our experiences.

As advocates for change, our work always includes the voices of those our efforts impact most. Meet our ambassadors: individuals with intellectual, developmental, or learning disabilities who are or desire to be employed by the open labour market.

Meet Our Ambassadors

Meet Our Ambassadors

1:49

Julian, Karen, and Annie – ambassadors of FSNE’s Trillium Initiative – introduce themselves and share about their employment experiences with families at our FSNE event on March 1, 2025.

A Message from Our Ambassadors

1:49

Julian, Karen, and Annie share their message for families on the importance of employment and inclusion from the perspective of those it impacts most.

Jeremy

Daily Home Life

2:21

Jeremy shares his daily mornings and how he keeps busy.

Odd Jobs and Volunteering

3:08

Jeremy talks about the work he does at his friend’s farm.

Working at the Theatre

2:09

Jeremy shows us his responsibilities at the community theatre.

Luca

Luca discusses the three key aspects that he’s had to consider while looking for employment in his chosen field.

Employment Retention

3:15

Networking

1:53

Finding Motivation

2:02

Julian

Working at the Scotiabank Arena

3:04

Julian discusses his experience as a long-time employee of MLSE and the importance of employment for his future.

Going Back to Work

3:34

Julian shares about the challenges of COVID lockdowns and his return to work after the pandemic.

Tulipan Productions

Jorge

Working in Food Prep

2:40

Jorge shows us his skills in the kitchen.

Learning Photography

1:59

Jorge shares about his passion for photography and video creation.

High School Experience

2:09

Jorge discusses what it’s like going to school in a new country.

Cory

Life as an Adult

1:43

Cory talks about his employment experiences.

Imagine, Believe, Achieve

Cory

3:30

Cory has been working since he was 16 years old. From odd jobs to full-time work with Walmart, Cory is a contributing member of the community.

Marc

2:32

At Goodlife Fitness, Marc is given many responsibilities. He loves his job and is committed to doing it independently and efficiently.

Scott

3:20

Scott has been working in a kitchen at Sodexo. His employment is significant in his life – just as work and education are to his siblings.

Donald

2:07

Donald has been fully independent since he was 18 years old. He shares how he found employment in Parry Sound.

Noah

2:28

Noah would like to move out of his parents’ house. His job at Pizza Hut is an important step towards that goal.

Oliver

3:12

Oliver is searching for employment. He tells us some of the challenges he faces while being unemployed.