Discover skilled and qualified Job Seekers through our network of disability specialists. They offer comprehensive support, training and resources to meet your workforce needs. Our Member Agencies excel in Job Matching to ensure they meet your needs.
Many persons with a disability face barriers in everyday life due to inaccessible transportation, services and communities. Accessibility includes the design of products, processes, services, environments and access to information and is crucial in ensuring all individuals are able to participate in society to the greatest extent possible without assistance.
MentorAbility - Workplace Mentoring Experiences
MentorAbility Canada is a national initiative built on a supported employment foundation that promotes the recruitment, employment, and retention of people experiencing disability. The initiative provides and celebrates in-person and virtual mentoring experiences, networking and learning events, social media campaigns, as well as building a body of evidence through research activities.
Contact our MentorAbility Coordinator Marsha Hitchcock or go to:
RethinkAbility - Disability Awareness Training
Description: RethinkAbility is Disability awareness training that gives you the knowledge and tools you need to effect change in a meaningful way. This will help you support individuals with a disability, build a more inclusive community or workplace and provide equal opportunities for persons with a disability.
Job Coach Support - On-site Job Coach
Job Coaches can help employees with a disability reach their full potential in the workplace by providing on-site assistance. Whether the goal is to assist an employee in acquiring new skills, adapting to a changing work environment, or overcoming challenges, our Job Coaches are dedicated to offering person-centered guidance and tailored strategies.
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Job Development
Our Job Developers can:
• Build relationships with employers by identifying workforce needs and presenting inclusive hiring solutions.
• Match job seekers to opportunities by assessing skills, interests, and workplace requirements.
• Support employers with recruitment, onboarding, and retention strategies.
• Promote inclusive hiring practices and help workplaces become more accessible.
• Coordinate placements such as internships, mentorships, or job trials.
• Provide follow-up support to employers to ensure successful integration.
• Facilitate accommodations by helping identify ergonomic tools, training needs, or workplace adjustments.
• Collaborate with Employment Counsellors and other service providers to ensure support.
• Collect feedback from employers to continuously improve employment services.
Melvin Thibodeau (Northeast NB)
Catherine Horgan (Southwest NB)
The Inclusive Communities Institute is an online learning platform dedicated to providing inclusive training. Whether you’re changing careers, or looking to develop the working knowledge you already have, we’re here to provide the learning opportunities you need.