EMPLOYMENT: EMPOWERING FAMILIES
The Family Support Network for Employment presents a series of webinars highlighting findings, best practices, and challenges regarding employment for individuals with intellectual disability.
A Guide to Third Party Support | Agelic Leaders Discuss what Families Need
We’ll hear from family members about their experience navigating the employment landscape with their loved ones. And special guests Tracy Hoskins, Justine Primeau, and Mike Walker will share how Agelic is successful in providing job seekers with disabilities and higher employment barriers with long-term work opportunities. Agilec believes strongly in a person-centered approach to ensure job seekers have the support and resources they need to reach their full potential.
SPEAKERS:
Justine Primeau, Mike Walker and Tracy Hoskins
FACILITATOR:
Hannah Tuer
Shaking Up Ottawa’s Job Market | A Conversation with LiveWorkPlay
In this webinar we will learn about LiveWorkPlay’s unique approach to consultative selling that has made them one of the most successful job placement agencies in Ottawa: having hundreds of partners working in the private and public sectors. Their team members joined us to share useful strategies and tips for families and job seekers currently looking for opportunities.
SPEAKERS:
Keenan Wellar and Laura Lobay
FACILITATOR:
Hannah Tuer
The Right Support Makes a Difference | A Self Advocate Perspective
In this webinar, we will hear from the perspective of 2 self-advocates, Erica Machtinger and Luca Matricciano. Ines de Escallon and from the Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber College.
SPEAKERS:
Professor Mackenzie Ketchell from the Faculty of Social and Community Services at Humber College and Ines E. de Escallon, key player in the Family Support Network for Employment.
FACILITATOR:
Hannah Tuer
“ON YOUR OWN” IS NOT FAIR TO FAMILIES.
The first webinar discusses the impact that adequate policies and practices have on the lives of individuals with intellectual disability and their families when accessing and retaining meaningful and competitive jobs.
SPEAKERS:
Diane Richler, former President of Inclusion International and Ines E. de Escallon, key player in the Family Support Network for Employment.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL. ARE WE THERE YET?
Allen Anderson discusses the essential elements of best practices of employment for individuals with intellectual disability who need “third party” support.
SPEAKER:
Allen Anderson, President at Dover Training Group (DTG).
FACILITATOR:
Ines E. de Escallon, key player in the Family Support Network for Employment.
MOBILIZING CHANGE.
The final webinar highlights best practices from across Canada and identifies the need for allies to mobilize change.
SPEAKERS:
Bruce Uditsky from Inclusion Alberta, Keenan Wellar from LiveWorkPlay in Ottawa and Brad Horne from Community Living Parry Sound
FACILITATOR:
Kimberley Gavan, Executive Director at Brockville District Association for Community Involvement.