Wade Achieves his Employment Goal
At 67, Wade plans to continue working 鈥渁s long as I am able,鈥 and maintains his passion for 鈥渁ssisting other seniors and persons with disabilities within my community.鈥
A Thank You From the Kootenay Initiative Program
The business group participants wish to thank you for your generous donation of the refurbished computer. It will be used as the counter station for a bar code scanner. The group consists of five participants who want to open their own business, and have been working and training enthusiastically for the past year to make it possible.
鈥淲e laughed and learned together鈥
When I was first diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, I wasn’t sure where to turn. I didn’t know anyone who had MS, or any other kind of autoimmune disorder, for that matter. I started an on-line search to see where I might get assistance in the Ottawa area.
鈥淭here is always someone willing to help you鈥
Meet Atif, a recent graduate of the Virtual Employ-Ability Program. At the age of 15, Atif was diagnosed with Ataxia, a disability that affects muscle control.
Brooke Gains Front-Line Customer Experience
22-year-old Brooke, who has a hearing impairment, has a passion for customer service.