Viola Heads North for New Opportunities
Viola has experienced back pain since the birth of her daughter in 2003, which causes her intermittent discomfort in her daily life. In 2020, she was diagnosed with depression and hypertension.
Audrey’s Hard Work Pays Off With the Perfect Job
When Audrey joined our Creative Employment Options program, she wanted to find work that accommodated her health needs while providing financial stability. From the very first meeting with her Job Developer, she was open about her experiences with migraines with aura and anxiety, which sometimes affected her vision, focus, and energy.
Creative Employment Options “Helped to Boost My Self-Esteem and Independence”
After being laid off from his previous job as a data analyst, Narada joined our Creative Employment Options program with the hope of finding “meaningful and stable employment” while pursuing other freelance opportunities. He is deaf, speaks with a distinct deaf accent, and has ADHD.
Liz Builds Her Confidence and Lands the Job
When Liz connected with our Prairie Regional Office, she was determined to find meaningful work. Liz has Autism and Developmental Coordination Disorder, and didn’t know what kinds of jobs she would be able to do — she was worried she wouldn’t be able to find employment.
Eric Helps the Al Ritchie Community Association Streamline Their Processes
The Al Ritchie Community Association had hired Eric for a work placement through our Empower3D employment program for youth with disabilities. Eric’s task was to create a more streamlined, automated process for food and clothing donations.