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August 28 2008
What is the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities
The Coalition for Persons with Disabilities was formed in 1985 as a not-for-profit community based partnership of persons with disabilities groups agencies employers educators labour government representatives and others interested in working collaboratively to effect positive changes for persons with disabilities in the regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin
Today the Coalition continues this vision for independence and inclusion for persons with disabilities through a number of community programs
Projects of the Coalition are funded in whole or in part by the Government of Canada and Government of Ontario
What has the Coalition accomplished
The Coalition is an umbrella organization that provides Community and Employment programs
Employment Programs
bull Founded Employment Access an employment service dedicated to providing job counselling and job development to persons with disabilities Over the past decade the Coalition assisted more than 4500 people obtain competitive employment in todays labour market aided in minimizing employment barriers and facilitated access to government funding Offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Mirror services are offered for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing clients
bull Established the Practice Firm Sign of the Times the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated to assisting persons with disabilities It is a virtual company that provides real-life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market It is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms
bull Developed a Work Readiness Skills program designed to develop employability skills that accommodate individualized learning styles and disability-related needs The website offers online learning modules and an interactive community map that pinpoints locations offering employment supports and public access to computers for job searching
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Community Programs
Held every spring the Connections Resource Fair is a showcase of products and services for persons with disabilities In a trade show environment visitors meet exhibitors and learn about the products services and supports available to them in the community
The Abilities ampAwareness Workshop is an informative and experiential learning opportunity about persons with disabilities The three hour workshop will prepare your organization to recognize and be more comfortable with disability related issues
Customer Service Workshops helps organizations understand the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act and provides the customer service training required under the Act Participants learn about interacting with people with various types of disabilities Instruction on assistive devices service animals and support persons as well as how to assist individuals having difficulty accessing your organizations services
Is your facility accessible The Coalition can help you identify barriers by conducting an accessibility audit of your facility
What else does the Coalition do
bull Advocates with all levels of government to improve policies and attitudes that affect people with disabilities
bull Promotes public awareness of disability issues through conferences special projects and the media
bull Provides individual and group advocacy for people with disabilities
bull Serves on government panels and committees
bull Shares information and self-help skills with people with disabilities and disability organizations
Where is the Coalition located
The Coalition is located at
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 251
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
TTY 9057559958
E-mail coalition pwdsympaticoca
URL wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada
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Fact Sheet
September 2008
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 people in Canada experience some form of disability
Diversity in hiring reflects the makeup of the community An inclusive society appreciates the differences of its members and grows stronger because of it
Benefits to hiring persons with disabilities
1 Turnover Rates Reduced
A study completed by Pizza Hut in the United States illustrated that retention rates for employees with disabilities are 22 per cent higher than the average for all employees
High retention rates mean reduced business costs for hiring training and reduced productivity when positions are vacant
2 Higher productivity
The 1987 Harris study (US) reported that employees with disabilities worked as hard (33) or harder (46) than employees without disabilities
3 Employees with disabilities can do the job
An internal study conducted by Dupont of Wilmington Deleware in 1990 discovered that its employees with disabilities were equivalent to Duponts other employees without disabilities for performance of job duties
A survey of Saskatchewan businesses confirmed the Dupont findings with 81 per cent of employers who hired workers with disabilities reporting successful employment In many cases the employment was long term
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4 Improved work attendance rates
The Dupont survey showed that 86 percent ofemployees with disabilities had an average or better rate of work attendance
5 Good safety ratings
Dupont found that 97 per cent of workers with disabilities had an average or better safety rating
6 Increased revenue
The study completed by Pizza Hut showed that 1 in 10 of its customers had a family member with a disability Employing more workers with disabilities improved sales and customer loyalty
7 Accessibility for employees also benefits customers with disabilities
Businesses that are known to welcome persons with disabilities will earn their loyalty as customers along with that of their family and friends
According to a Royal Bank estimate across Canada people with disabilities have consumer-spending power of $21 - $25 billion a year The study also confirms that customers with disabilities influence the spending decisions of 12 to 15 million other Canadians This is a market no business can afford to overlook mdash and it is a market that is growing
8 The majority of employees with disabilities require no special accommodation needs
A study of employer costs done by Cameron Crawford and Tom Marin for Torontos Roeher Institute in 2000 concluded that the vast majority of employees with disabilities need no job accommodations Furthermore they found that when accommodations were made the cost ranged for zero to a high of $2365 per person
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 251
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
TTY 9057559958
E-mail coalitionpwdsympaticoca
URL wwwdisabilityaccessorg
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Employment ACCESS is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
The goal of Employment ACCESS is to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in todays labour market EMPACC is committed to providing client-centered services which assist persons with disabilities in creating individualized solutions to employment barrierse regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin have accessed the services offered by Employment ACCESS since December 1997 During the past year over 420 people were successful in obtaining employment opportunities
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 Canadians - 42 million people - experience some form of disability
Statistics Canada (2001) reports there were 815930 working age Ontarians with disabilities Only 412 per cent of persons with disabilities were employed while 743 per cent of persons without disabilities had employment
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS)
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bull Staff retention was 72 per cent higher among persons with disabilities
An individual with a disability is a person who has barriers in learning mobility agility intellectual hearing mental health motor skills speaking and visual Employment ACCESS works with many individuals with cross disabilities and stabilized chronic illnesses
Employment ACCESS uses a holistic approach that involves a broad range of stakeholders which includes community-based agencies governments Service Canada Employment Ontario (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) and employers
Employment ACCESS offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Employment Counsellors travel throughout the regions of Halton Peel and Dufferin to meet participants in their community
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
Employment Counselling
Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
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Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
bull To have some experience or training for the position which is available
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bull To have a disability
bull To be at least 16 years of age
bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
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PAH Fact Sheet
2011
b PAH is an American Sign Language (ASL) expression loosely translated to mean Finally we made it
The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
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Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
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Community Programs
Held every spring the Connections Resource Fair is a showcase of products and services for persons with disabilities In a trade show environment visitors meet exhibitors and learn about the products services and supports available to them in the community
The Abilities ampAwareness Workshop is an informative and experiential learning opportunity about persons with disabilities The three hour workshop will prepare your organization to recognize and be more comfortable with disability related issues
Customer Service Workshops helps organizations understand the Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act and provides the customer service training required under the Act Participants learn about interacting with people with various types of disabilities Instruction on assistive devices service animals and support persons as well as how to assist individuals having difficulty accessing your organizations services
Is your facility accessible The Coalition can help you identify barriers by conducting an accessibility audit of your facility
What else does the Coalition do
bull Advocates with all levels of government to improve policies and attitudes that affect people with disabilities
bull Promotes public awareness of disability issues through conferences special projects and the media
bull Provides individual and group advocacy for people with disabilities
bull Serves on government panels and committees
bull Shares information and self-help skills with people with disabilities and disability organizations
Where is the Coalition located
The Coalition is located at
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 251
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
TTY 9057559958
E-mail coalition pwdsympaticoca
URL wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Employment Ontario Programs are funded in part by the Government of Canada
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Fact Sheet
September 2008
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 people in Canada experience some form of disability
Diversity in hiring reflects the makeup of the community An inclusive society appreciates the differences of its members and grows stronger because of it
Benefits to hiring persons with disabilities
1 Turnover Rates Reduced
A study completed by Pizza Hut in the United States illustrated that retention rates for employees with disabilities are 22 per cent higher than the average for all employees
High retention rates mean reduced business costs for hiring training and reduced productivity when positions are vacant
2 Higher productivity
The 1987 Harris study (US) reported that employees with disabilities worked as hard (33) or harder (46) than employees without disabilities
3 Employees with disabilities can do the job
An internal study conducted by Dupont of Wilmington Deleware in 1990 discovered that its employees with disabilities were equivalent to Duponts other employees without disabilities for performance of job duties
A survey of Saskatchewan businesses confirmed the Dupont findings with 81 per cent of employers who hired workers with disabilities reporting successful employment In many cases the employment was long term
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4 Improved work attendance rates
The Dupont survey showed that 86 percent ofemployees with disabilities had an average or better rate of work attendance
5 Good safety ratings
Dupont found that 97 per cent of workers with disabilities had an average or better safety rating
6 Increased revenue
The study completed by Pizza Hut showed that 1 in 10 of its customers had a family member with a disability Employing more workers with disabilities improved sales and customer loyalty
7 Accessibility for employees also benefits customers with disabilities
Businesses that are known to welcome persons with disabilities will earn their loyalty as customers along with that of their family and friends
According to a Royal Bank estimate across Canada people with disabilities have consumer-spending power of $21 - $25 billion a year The study also confirms that customers with disabilities influence the spending decisions of 12 to 15 million other Canadians This is a market no business can afford to overlook mdash and it is a market that is growing
8 The majority of employees with disabilities require no special accommodation needs
A study of employer costs done by Cameron Crawford and Tom Marin for Torontos Roeher Institute in 2000 concluded that the vast majority of employees with disabilities need no job accommodations Furthermore they found that when accommodations were made the cost ranged for zero to a high of $2365 per person
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 251
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
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E-mail coalitionpwdsympaticoca
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Employment ACCESS is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
The goal of Employment ACCESS is to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in todays labour market EMPACC is committed to providing client-centered services which assist persons with disabilities in creating individualized solutions to employment barrierse regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin have accessed the services offered by Employment ACCESS since December 1997 During the past year over 420 people were successful in obtaining employment opportunities
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 Canadians - 42 million people - experience some form of disability
Statistics Canada (2001) reports there were 815930 working age Ontarians with disabilities Only 412 per cent of persons with disabilities were employed while 743 per cent of persons without disabilities had employment
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS)
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An individual with a disability is a person who has barriers in learning mobility agility intellectual hearing mental health motor skills speaking and visual Employment ACCESS works with many individuals with cross disabilities and stabilized chronic illnesses
Employment ACCESS uses a holistic approach that involves a broad range of stakeholders which includes community-based agencies governments Service Canada Employment Ontario (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) and employers
Employment ACCESS offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Employment Counsellors travel throughout the regions of Halton Peel and Dufferin to meet participants in their community
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
Employment Counselling
Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
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Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
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bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Fact Sheet
September 2008
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 people in Canada experience some form of disability
Diversity in hiring reflects the makeup of the community An inclusive society appreciates the differences of its members and grows stronger because of it
Benefits to hiring persons with disabilities
1 Turnover Rates Reduced
A study completed by Pizza Hut in the United States illustrated that retention rates for employees with disabilities are 22 per cent higher than the average for all employees
High retention rates mean reduced business costs for hiring training and reduced productivity when positions are vacant
2 Higher productivity
The 1987 Harris study (US) reported that employees with disabilities worked as hard (33) or harder (46) than employees without disabilities
3 Employees with disabilities can do the job
An internal study conducted by Dupont of Wilmington Deleware in 1990 discovered that its employees with disabilities were equivalent to Duponts other employees without disabilities for performance of job duties
A survey of Saskatchewan businesses confirmed the Dupont findings with 81 per cent of employers who hired workers with disabilities reporting successful employment In many cases the employment was long term
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4 Improved work attendance rates
The Dupont survey showed that 86 percent ofemployees with disabilities had an average or better rate of work attendance
5 Good safety ratings
Dupont found that 97 per cent of workers with disabilities had an average or better safety rating
6 Increased revenue
The study completed by Pizza Hut showed that 1 in 10 of its customers had a family member with a disability Employing more workers with disabilities improved sales and customer loyalty
7 Accessibility for employees also benefits customers with disabilities
Businesses that are known to welcome persons with disabilities will earn their loyalty as customers along with that of their family and friends
According to a Royal Bank estimate across Canada people with disabilities have consumer-spending power of $21 - $25 billion a year The study also confirms that customers with disabilities influence the spending decisions of 12 to 15 million other Canadians This is a market no business can afford to overlook mdash and it is a market that is growing
8 The majority of employees with disabilities require no special accommodation needs
A study of employer costs done by Cameron Crawford and Tom Marin for Torontos Roeher Institute in 2000 concluded that the vast majority of employees with disabilities need no job accommodations Furthermore they found that when accommodations were made the cost ranged for zero to a high of $2365 per person
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 251
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
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Employment ACCESS is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
The goal of Employment ACCESS is to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in todays labour market EMPACC is committed to providing client-centered services which assist persons with disabilities in creating individualized solutions to employment barrierse regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin have accessed the services offered by Employment ACCESS since December 1997 During the past year over 420 people were successful in obtaining employment opportunities
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 Canadians - 42 million people - experience some form of disability
Statistics Canada (2001) reports there were 815930 working age Ontarians with disabilities Only 412 per cent of persons with disabilities were employed while 743 per cent of persons without disabilities had employment
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An individual with a disability is a person who has barriers in learning mobility agility intellectual hearing mental health motor skills speaking and visual Employment ACCESS works with many individuals with cross disabilities and stabilized chronic illnesses
Employment ACCESS uses a holistic approach that involves a broad range of stakeholders which includes community-based agencies governments Service Canada Employment Ontario (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) and employers
Employment ACCESS offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Employment Counsellors travel throughout the regions of Halton Peel and Dufferin to meet participants in their community
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
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Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
bull To have some experience or training for the position which is available
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bull To be at least 16 years of age
bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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PAH Fact Sheet
2011
b PAH is an American Sign Language (ASL) expression loosely translated to mean Finally we made it
The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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4 Improved work attendance rates
The Dupont survey showed that 86 percent ofemployees with disabilities had an average or better rate of work attendance
5 Good safety ratings
Dupont found that 97 per cent of workers with disabilities had an average or better safety rating
6 Increased revenue
The study completed by Pizza Hut showed that 1 in 10 of its customers had a family member with a disability Employing more workers with disabilities improved sales and customer loyalty
7 Accessibility for employees also benefits customers with disabilities
Businesses that are known to welcome persons with disabilities will earn their loyalty as customers along with that of their family and friends
According to a Royal Bank estimate across Canada people with disabilities have consumer-spending power of $21 - $25 billion a year The study also confirms that customers with disabilities influence the spending decisions of 12 to 15 million other Canadians This is a market no business can afford to overlook mdash and it is a market that is growing
8 The majority of employees with disabilities require no special accommodation needs
A study of employer costs done by Cameron Crawford and Tom Marin for Torontos Roeher Institute in 2000 concluded that the vast majority of employees with disabilities need no job accommodations Furthermore they found that when accommodations were made the cost ranged for zero to a high of $2365 per person
For further information please contact Matthew Fleet
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
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Employment ACCESS is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
The goal of Employment ACCESS is to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in todays labour market EMPACC is committed to providing client-centered services which assist persons with disabilities in creating individualized solutions to employment barrierse regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin have accessed the services offered by Employment ACCESS since December 1997 During the past year over 420 people were successful in obtaining employment opportunities
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 Canadians - 42 million people - experience some form of disability
Statistics Canada (2001) reports there were 815930 working age Ontarians with disabilities Only 412 per cent of persons with disabilities were employed while 743 per cent of persons without disabilities had employment
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS)
bull 90 per cent of persons with disabilities did as well or better at their jobs than non-disabled co-workers
bull 86 per cent rated average or better in attendance
bull Staff retention was 72 per cent higher among persons with disabilities
An individual with a disability is a person who has barriers in learning mobility agility intellectual hearing mental health motor skills speaking and visual Employment ACCESS works with many individuals with cross disabilities and stabilized chronic illnesses
Employment ACCESS uses a holistic approach that involves a broad range of stakeholders which includes community-based agencies governments Service Canada Employment Ontario (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) and employers
Employment ACCESS offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Employment Counsellors travel throughout the regions of Halton Peel and Dufferin to meet participants in their community
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
Employment Counselling
Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
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Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
bull To have some experience or training for the position which is available
bull To be actively looking for work
bull To have a disability
bull To be at least 16 years of age
bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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PAH Fact Sheet
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauqa ON L5R 3K6 www disabilitvaccessor
Fact Sheet
Employment ACCESS is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities wishing to access assistance in preparing for obtaining and maintaining competitive employment
The goal of Employment ACCESS is to promote the full and meaningful participation of persons with disabilities in todays labour market EMPACC is committed to providing client-centered services which assist persons with disabilities in creating individualized solutions to employment barrierse regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin have accessed the services offered by Employment ACCESS since December 1997 During the past year over 420 people were successful in obtaining employment opportunities
According to Stats Canada approximately 15 million people in Ontario live with a disability today - more than 13 per cent of Ontarios population One out of every 6 Canadians - 42 million people - experience some form of disability
Statistics Canada (2001) reports there were 815930 working age Ontarians with disabilities Only 412 per cent of persons with disabilities were employed while 743 per cent of persons without disabilities had employment
According to the 2001 Statistics Canada Participation and Activity Limitation Survey (PALS)
bull 90 per cent of persons with disabilities did as well or better at their jobs than non-disabled co-workers
bull 86 per cent rated average or better in attendance
bull Staff retention was 72 per cent higher among persons with disabilities
An individual with a disability is a person who has barriers in learning mobility agility intellectual hearing mental health motor skills speaking and visual Employment ACCESS works with many individuals with cross disabilities and stabilized chronic illnesses
Employment ACCESS uses a holistic approach that involves a broad range of stakeholders which includes community-based agencies governments Service Canada Employment Ontario (Ministry of Training Colleges and Universities) and employers
Employment ACCESS offices are located in Mississauga and Brampton Employment Counsellors travel throughout the regions of Halton Peel and Dufferin to meet participants in their community
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
Employment Counselling
Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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5IGN0FTHE 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauaa ON L5R 3K6 _wwwsiqnofthetimeca
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Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
bull To have some experience or training for the position which is available
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bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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PAH Fact Sheet
2011
b PAH is an American Sign Language (ASL) expression loosely translated to mean Finally we made it
The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Work Readiness Skills - OVERVIEW
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop (DYPP) - is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day workshop where participants discover how their minds work how their beliefs are formed and how their beliefs impact their lives
Employment PAH is the entry point for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community who are fluent in America Sign Language (ASL) They learn fundamental employability skills Guided by two ASL facilitators participants delve into the differences between Deaf and hearing cultures develop self-marketing materials and promote problem-solving skills and interactive strategies for the workplace
Professional Employment Counsellors provide
Employment Counselling
Identify strengths needs and employment barriers Identify solutions to barriers Establish a personalized return to work action plan Set realistic career goals Pre-employment preparation Develop a strong resume and marketing materials Prepare skills development training forms such as Ontario Skills Development and Second Career Applications (MTCU) and skills for employment (Service Canada Opportunites Fund)
Job Search
Create and implement job search plans Teach appropriate work behaviours and interpersonal skills Market clients to potential employers through various initiatives Access to hiring incentives such as Targeted Wage Subsidy Provide job coaching Conduct a worksite assessment to determine if accommodations are required Job development Post-hiring support for one year Access to accommodations assistive devices and supports
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For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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5IGN0FTHE 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauaa ON L5R 3K6 _wwwsiqnofthetimeca
Fact Sheet
Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
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bull To be actively looking for work
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bull To be at least 16 years of age
bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Work Readiness Skills - OVERVIEW
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
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Fact Sheet
Sign of the Times is the first Practice Firm in North America dedicated exclusively to assisting persons with disabilities It is funded by Employment Ontario and is operated by the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities a not-for-profit employment agency
Sign of the Times is part of a worldwide network of over 5500 Practice Firms Currently there are over 45 practice firms in the Canadian Practice Firm Network which is a member of the European Practice Enterprises Network (EUROPEN) Over 40 countries on five continents are part of the Practice Firm network
The newly renovated Mississauga office is designed for people with disabilities It features wheel chair accessible furniture plenty of maneuvering space in the office and board room Zoom text and voice synthesizer software on computers widened doorways with electronic doors lever-style hardware on doors colour-contrasted doors and walls and many other features
The idea of Practice Firms dates back to the 18th century but it was not until around 1950 in Germany that the concept blossomed The first Canadian Practice Firm started in Quebec in 1995
The head office for the Canadian Practice Firm Network is in Montreal QC
Sign of the Times employs three full time staff to manage the operation a Project Manager Technical Manager and a Reception Administrator
A Practice Firm is a virtual company that provides real life employment experience to unemployed yet qualified individuals who are looking to enter or re-enter the job market
Practice Firms provide a realistic simulation of a business with all its administrative functions The include the following departments accounting sales and marketing purchasing graphic design web design and support IT support and network administration communications and customer service
Every Practice firm is connected to an existing business that shares its expertise by providing a business model and advice Sign of the Times is mentored by Fast Signs located at 5130 Dixie Road in Mississauga
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Eligibility criteria for a position within Sign of the Times
bull To be unemployed or underemployed (lt20 hours per week)
bull To have some experience or training for the position which is available
bull To be actively looking for work
bull To have a disability
bull To be at least 16 years of age
bull To be eligible to work in Canada
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
Since opening the doors in October 2006 over 200 people have participated at the Practice Firm Twenty-eight per cent have found employment in his or her field and a further eight per cent in a related field
For further information please contact Stephen Largy Tel 9058900140 ext 25
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9058901089
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9058902239
E-mail stephenlargydisabilityaccessorg
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PAH Fact Sheet
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Practice Firm participants conduct business with other Practice Firms Catalogues of products and services are marketed amongst other Practice Firms who buy and sell from one another with the aim of earning a virtual profit All business is conducted on a virtual basis with no exchange of real money or product
Each year there is a two-day trade show where all the Practice Firms from across Canada meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public The event is held in different locations each year
The 2011 Canadian Practice Firm Trade Show will be held in North Bay Ontario in October of 2011 Practice Firms from all over Canada will meet and market their products and services to other firms and to the general public at the Canadian Practice Firm Networks (CPFN) annual trade show Orders placed at the annual trade show can represent between 50 and 80 per cent of a Practice Firms annual business activities The event is held in different locations each year
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
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The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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The Deaf community and Deaf culture are important to the sense of identity of individual Deaf people Although England and Canada share English as a spoken language ASL is a language in its own right and differs from British Sign Language ASL has its own distinct syntax and grammar
Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals face unique challenges in the job market With communication barriers and the sometimes costly accommodation of a qualified sign language interpreter employers need to be convinced of the benefits of hiring a Deaf or Hard of Hearing individual
One of the big issues for Employment PAH is the employment among Deaf and Hard of Hearing people
Employment PAH began in 2004 and it is a project of the Coalition for Persons with Disabilities It was funded through Employment Ontario and Service Canada
Employment PAH offers a 14-day workshop over seven weeks to learn fundamental employability skills that are specific to persons who are to the Deaf and Hard of Hearing in the Regions of Peel Halton and Dufferin who are fluent in ASL and are unemployed or underemployed
Workshops take a holistic approach and focus on information gathering majoritycorporate culture versus deaf culture preparing self-marketing materials and setting individual employment goals Personal belief systems are also examined
Individual post-workshop support is offered in ASL for Employment Counselling Job Development and Post-hiring Support
Six in every thousand babies born in Canada have a hearing loss - including profound deafness
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$ft Every year in Ontario up to about 400 children are born with impaired hearing One in ten Canadians experiences some form of hearing loss that require special attention and expertise
Jtfh Approximately 40 per cent of the Canadian population over the age of 75 has a significant hearing problem
^Speech is not an indication of hearing ability or intelligence level
The Canadian Association of the Deaf conducted a survey and data collection project in 1998 on the employment and employability of Deaf Canadians They found that only 206 of Deaf Canadians are fully employed 419 are under-employed and 375 are unemployed By comparison 609 of all Canadians are employed and only 81 are unemployed
Deaf culture is a term that designates deaf people who use ASL as their primary form of com munication mdash it denotes that they are a language-based group different from the mainstream in many of the same ways that characterize ethnic groups
Oral deaf This term is generally used to describe individuals with a severe to profound hearing loss with little or no residual hearing Some deaf people use sign language such as American Sign Language or Langue des signes quebecoise (LSQ) to communicate Others use speech to communicate using their residual hearing and hearing aids communication devices or cochlear implants and lip reading or speech reading
Culturally Deaf This term refers to individuals who identify with and participate in the lan guage culture and community of Deaf people based on sign language Deaf culture indicated by a capital D does not perceive hearing loss and deafness as a disability but as the basis of a distinct cultural group Culturally Deaf people may also use speech reading gesturing spoken language and written English to communicate with people who do not sign
Deafened This term describes individuals who grow up hearing or hard of hearing and either suddenly or gradually experience a profound hearing loss Deafened adults usually use speech with visual cues such as captioning or computerized note-taking speech reading or sign lan guage
Hard of Hearing This term is generally used to describe individuals whose hearing loss ranges from mild to severe and occasionally profound Hard of hearing people use speech and residual hearing to communicate supplemented by communication strategies that may include speech reading hearing aids sign language and communication devices The term person with hearing loss is increasingly used and preferred by this constituency
For further information please contact Colin Price
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Tel 9057559734 ext 234
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Fax 9057559953
Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 TTY 9057559958
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
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Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 www disabilitvaccessor
Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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Discover Your Personal Power Workshop
2011
Discover Your Personal Power (DYPP) is the entry point to Employment ACCESS for all hearing clients It is a 4-day personal empowerment workshop that unlocks the door to lasting change and puts you in control of your own life Participants explore any personal negative beliefs and are encouraged to replace them with new empowering beliefs for employment success
The workshop is a combination of information insights and practical skills-based exercises Participants work in small groups A maximum of 12 participants are in the workshop
DYPP will provide you with the insights and the skills you need to be more effective in your life now and every day into the future It is an interactive exploration of the power of the mind and will actually change your life
Your mind is a powerful tool with the ability to motivate or hamper choices you make in your life This workshop teaches you how to get your mind working for you so you create the things you want in life - while eliminating the things you dont want
You have potential right now that you are not using By harnessing that potential and setting bigger goals you pursue the kind of life you really want
Self-talk is your most important conversation Our self talk is constant and our bodies react to it as if our self-talk were real Self talk can either be positive or negative Negative self-talk is toxic and is one of the worst internal stressors humans face
Eighty per cent of what the average person says to themselves is undermining blocking and self destructive
Self-talk can lead to creating attitudes Attitudes can build to create beliefs And once a belief is programmed into our subconscious we behave and act according to that belief Our subconscious will then create a self-image of us
If self-talk is positive it can cheer you up encourage you to try new activities and deepen relationships But negative self-talk can sabotage relationships and drain your self-confidence You talk to your self in ways you would never think of talking to someone else Self-talk is constant and so powerful it overwhelms other input including reality
We all talk to ourselves By taking control of our self-talk we can psyche ourselves up or out
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
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10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 Mississauga ON L5R 3K6 wwwdisabilityaccessorg
Your opinion of yourself is a result of not only what has been said and done to you but also the way you have interpreted what has been said and done to you Over time your self-beliefs and conclusions become your identity and your life choices grow from your identity
Participants are selected through a hiring process to work a 35 hour week for a maximum of 12 weeks Participants are free to leave the program at any time - particularly when employment is obtained They are required to devote 20 per cent of their time to actively search for employment Sign of the Times hires a maximum of 16 participants and is continually accepting new applications
Experiences we have had early in life make impressions on us And these impressions cause us to respond in certain ways to situations we face later in life When patterns are negative and destructive the person needs to change direction so he can find release and experience a new freedom
Beliefs have the power to create and the power to destroy Human beings have the remarkable ability to take any experience of their lives and create a meaning that incapacitates them or empowers them to do great things
Many of us have developed beliefs about ourselves that are stopping us from moving ahead in our life - getting a job going back to school starting a business or leaving an unhealthy relationship
Outcomes of believing in negative self-scripts can include over-dependence on the approval of lack of self-esteem and low self-concept immobilization inability to take risks negativity pessimism self-pity and depression
Learn how to change how you feel about yourself by building your self-esteem Develop positive affirmations which encourage you to positive self-talk
Learn how goal setting can help improve positive self-talk and self-image Learn how to set specific attainable goals
Our professional counsellors will review your resume and cover letter and provide suggestions that will highlight strengths and recognize relevant transferable skills
Learn tips and strategies for effective interviewing skills from appropriate dress and grooming for job interviews to interview etiquette to practicing common interview questions
Disclosure of your disability to an employer should you or shouldnt you When should it be done How do you disclose The DYPP facilitators discuss the pros and cons of disclosing and if necessary assist you to form a disclosure strategy A disclosure strategy allows you to discuss positively your disability on your terms and retain a focus on your skills and abilities
For further information please contact Colin Price Tel 9057559734 ext 234
Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Fax 9057559953
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle Suite 403 TTY 9057559958
E-mail colinpricedisabilityaccessorg
EMPLOYMENT
ONTARIO
Ab
ilit
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A
wa
ren
ess
Wo
rksh
op
Th
e A
bil
itie
s amp
Aw
aren
ess W
orksh
op
is
an
in
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ati
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nd
exp
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perso
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lan
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Ty
pes
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dis
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Pers
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was
fo
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19
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