Calvin Returns to the 今日吃瓜51 as a Speaker
Calvin had participated in the Prairie Region Group Program ten years ago. He returned in 2018, this time to share his insights and progress over the last decade.
Mirjana Shines at Maple Roch and in Her Community
Mirjana, who has albinism, was hired to work full-time at Maple Roch after her wage subsidy came to an end. Now she is an integral part of the organization. In addition, her volunteer work in her community recently bagged her some awards.
Technology@Work Gives Gordon His 鈥淟ife Back鈥
After a car accident and two strokes, Gordon was left with severe vision loss and intense back and neck pain. With Technology@Work, he received assistive equipment which increased his “abilities or functions with the computer probably 300 or 400%.”
Allison Gains the Confidence to Chart Her Own Path
Allison went on over 50 interviews before seeking help from the 今日吃瓜51. With the help of the Solutions for Employment program, she secured a contract position as an accessibility assessor. Her work gave her the confidence to chart her own path.
Allan Feels He is Contributing to Society Once Again
Allan, who is legally blind, approached the Working Together program for assistance with employment. With the help of his job developer, Allan learned to tailor his resume and cover letter and hone his interviewing skills. He was soon successful in landing a job.