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Summer Street Industries are a dynamic part of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. Their programs, social enterprises and annual events are opening doors for everyone. Summer Street Industries and the Neil Squire Society have teamed up to make great things happen.
Cody is an enthusiastic 15-year-old with autism. He approached Working Together in search of a “real job” so that he could earn some money.
Veronica, who has metatarsalgia syndrome and facet joint syndrome, approached Working Together to find a job that would be stable and meet her physical needs.
Since Dale got sick in the mid-90’s and had to leave the workforce, the world has changed a lot. “I’ve tried to get different jobs, and I find one stumbling block — technology,” she explains. “It’s a different world than what I left.”
Brock believed that a new desk chair could be the solution to his serious back and neck issues. But without the help of an occupational therapist, he had a hard time finding one that actually helped out.