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Through Neil Squire’s Creative Employment Options program, the Penticton & District Community Arts Council (PDCAC) were able to hire three youth with disabilities over the summer: Avi, M, and Emily.
Emily had been job hunting for the previous nine months and knew that fully remote positions were less common than they had been previously during the pandemic. However, she was determined to be optimistic about securing a remote position since she is unable to commute due to leg and hand pain.
Cynthia had a severe traumatic brain injury in 2017 that left her fighting for her life. She had to relearn many things — reading, writing, walking without an aid, managing stairs, and even putting jam on toast.
Jesse learned about Neil Squire through the Calgary Public Library and joined our Creative Employment Options program to explore careers that would accommodate his barriers and help him find purpose in his work.
Early last year, Lorne experienced sudden hearing loss, before also losing his ability to speak. He uses a pen and notepad, limited lip-reading skills, and American Sign Language (ASL) to communicate. He also uses a small clip-on microphone that transmits the speaker’s voice directly into his ears using wireless technology that connects to his hearing aids. Despite these supports, he has struggled to find work.