“Knowing That Your Work is Making a Difference is Incredibly Rewarding”
As a summer student at Neil Squire this year, Harvey has been an important part of the Distance Computer Comfort team.
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Skip to NavigationAs a summer student at Neil Squire this year, Harvey has been an important part of the Distance Computer Comfort team.
This summer, Rayanne has been an important part of the Neil Squire Prairie Region team, covering various tasks from computer tutoring to administrative work.
For the last two years, Neil Squire has partnered with the Hammond River Angling Association (HRAA) to provide summer employment to local youth with disabilities. The HRAA is a non-profit organization whose mandate is to protect and preserve the Hammond River through education, conservation, and community interaction.
When he was 18 months old, Steven was diagnosed with significant hearing loss. At the age of 14, he moved from Vietnam to Canada. Prior to his move, he had no experience with the English language.
“Since starting the program, I am working 50 hours every two weeks,” beams Kathleen. “I still get to hang out with my friends and family after work and do all of my regular duties.”