RESPITE AND THERAPY AIDE VISITS AVAILABLE
Mission
To foster continued growth for our friends with disabilities by providing vocational skills training and family support that inspires purpose and meaning.
Vision
At DiffabilitiesYEG, our vision is that our friends with disabilities are valued members of the workforce, and that organizations and families know how to work with and support them as they achieve their career and life goals.
We know we are accomplishing our mission and contributing to our vision because:
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All of our friends experience increased independence.
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We are partnered with companies who employ all people with disabilities and are educated in creating inclusive and accessible environments.
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All of our friends have paid positions in the workforce.
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We have created our own workforce that employs our friends with disabilities.
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Our friends are not tokens in workplaces and advertising, but instead valued members of overall workplace teams and communities.
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Our friends and their families are building positive core memories because they have the skills, transactional supports and community that helps them throughout their life journey, including in their education, at work and relationships with others.
Values
At DiffabilitiesYEG, we value:
Person-centred, strengths-based learning that is focused on connection, meaningful inclusion, and personal dignity.
Compassion, honesty, accountability, and leadership in all team members.
Sustainability through advocacy, initiative, and community connection.
Life-long learning through training, education and pushing boundaries.
What our friends say about us:
Fun
Safe
Learning
Fancy
Friends
Tiring
Powerful
Happy
Questions
Learning
Love