Bryan, who has cerebral palsy (new window), had trouble finding a job after high school. He explored some post secondary school options, but soon dropped the idea because he didn’t know how to approach people about his disability. “My fears about my disability prevented me from carrying on in any direction except full retreat,” said Bryan.

A friend referred him to the Neil Squire Society’s Employ-Ability program in Regina, Saskatchewan. “I was nervous about it at first, yet I eventually accepted that this program may be able to help me,” said Bryan.

The Neil Squire Society has helped Bryan start moving forward again by encouraging growth through positive influence. “They allowed me to identify my own personal barriers that were holding me back, as well as ways to overcome and manage them,” said Bryan. “I was even able to identify my personality type which allowed me to focus my energies on jobs that would suit me best. Another good thing I learned is how to approach employers about my disability without any fear.”

Bryan ultimately hopes to become a video game developer and is working with Job Development Facilitator, Steve Zary, to find a job. “I want to start by working in a store that sells video games, so I can learn more about them and also save money for a training program,” said Bryan. “After completing the EA program, I now know that cerebral palsy does not have to hold me back. I can do anything I want.”

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