Burnaby Regional Office

Jessica at her new job at the Coquitlam Centre

Jessica Meets a Huge Goal with Working Together

July 25, 2018

Jessica, who has cerebral palsy, was fresh out of school with a diploma in therapeutic recreation. After a year of looking for work on her own, she sought out the Neil Squire Society.

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Diann Has Her “Life Back”

June 27, 2018

After a major brain trauma, Diann was looking to reintegrate into society. She started attending Computer Comfort classes at the Neil Squire Society, where one class a week started bringing her life back.

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Certified Career Development Practitioner Certification

June 25, 2018

All of our employment staff in British Columbia will be attending a special three day course on June 26th, 27th, and 28th with the BC Career Development Association so they can secure their Certified Career Development Practitioner certification.

Marco, Technology@Work participant

An “Extremely Liberating Experience” for Marco

May 31, 2018

For the past six years, Marco has been running his own business as a motivational speaker. Last year, he began a contract as an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant with the Presidents Group, a network of business leaders focused on increasing employment for persons with disabilities across British Columbia.

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Albert Experiences a Safer Commute with Technology@Work

May 23, 2018

Albert has been working as a software engineer and developer since 2010. “I am self-employed, but I work with this company right now on contract. The company does music and digital media distribution.”

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