BC SCI Network Impact Story: Alison Duddy
“I feel like my experiences as a person with a disability have value to others in making positive change in understanding the importance of accessibility and inclusion.”
Neil Squire Helps Jarvis Find an Opportunity and Gain Confidence
Coming from a small community in Northern Saskatchewan, opportunities for employment are limited if one experiences a disability, so Jarvis turned to Neil Squire for help last September.
“I Love Going to Work,” Patty Finds Employment and So Much More
Patty was laid off from a local hotel’s laundry staff at the beginning of the COVID pandemic. Afterwards, she spent most of her time alone during lockdown, describing herself as a home body who was very shy and was timid of trying new things.
Stephany is a “Perfect Addition” to Her Workplace
Diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD, and a working memory learning disability, Stephany joined our Working Together program hoping we could help her find a summer job in advertising.
“I Didn’t Realize Until I Started Working That I’m a Hard Worker,” Bluejay’s Journey at the Footprints Centre
Bluejay first came to the Footprints Centre about 10 years ago, pushed by his older brother to find something to do with his life. Since then, he’s grown so much, going to the local college to finish his high school degree and has been a valued employee at his company for over four years.