Leiah found out about the ճԹ51 from her Vocational Counselor at in Regina, Saskatchewan. She was told that the “ճԹ51 is a great program for people who have a disability and want to start a career.”
Leiah’s disability, , is a very rare group of genetic disorders affecting connective tissue, specifically collagen. “The collagen in my left hip is completely worn out so its bone on bone which make me very sore at times and not very flexible,” says Leiah. Additionally, she has hearing loss and sight problems which means she must wear hearing aids and contact lenses.
“I really enjoyed meeting new people and getting to know the staff and the friends I’ve made. They are so very unique and wonderful,” said Leiah. “I have learned a lot about interviewing skills and how to build my resume and make a cover letter. I feel a lot more confident in going after a job because they taught me to be well prepared. The staff are very experienced people and taught me lots and I couldn’t of asked for a better staff to teach me.”
Leiah has plans to use her new interviewing skills and new resume “to find a job that will be perfect for me and my body that I will enjoy doing!”
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