STUDENT ACCESSABILITY
SaskAbilities Supported Employment
Partners in Employment works directly with employers and individuals experiencing disability or with barriers to employment to create successful job opportunities.
SaskAbilities vocational services are designed to help individuals experiencing disability to prepare and succeed in finding and maintaining employment.
Job seekers have access to supports that assist them to:
Explore interests and identify needs
Understand and develop skills
Identify jobs that utilize abilities
Develop resumes and apply for jobs
Prepare for job interviews
Access on-site support to learn the job and keep it
https://www.saskabilities.ca/services/supported-employment/individuals-seeking-supported-employment/
Neil Squire Society
Mission
We use technology, knowledge and passion to empower Canadians with disabilities.
Programs
Employment Programs
Creative Employment Options helps people with disabilities prepare for, obtain and maintain employment. This unique, comprehensive and participant centered program is designed to develop the skills required to help individuals achieve their employment goals.
Group Employment Skills helps participants build their skills and learn how to successfully find employment. This individualized program provides both a group and one-to-one supportive learning environment. *Offered in Saskatchewan only.
Computer Tutoring Programs
Computer Comfort offers one-on-one computer tutoring at no cost to qualifying participants in a supportive, client-centred environment; a refurbished donated computer for the home, if needed; and ongoing technical support.
Distance Computer Comfort is our Computer Comfort Program available online anywhere in Canada. Tailoring to individuals with disabilities all across Canada, it allows for a flexible learning schedule without having to leave the comfort of your own home.
Digital Jumpstart is a free online program for people with disabilities to improve their digital literacy. Participants work one-on-one with an instructor in a virtual classroom from the comfort of their homes. Topics covered are based on individual needs. Resources are available for basic digital literacy hardware and software.
Assistive Technology Programs
Makers Making Change connects makers to people with disabilities who need assistive technologies.
Solutions provides ergonomic and assistive technology assessments for home, school, or the office for individuals with physical and other disabilities.
Our AT Help Desk is designed to help you access up-to-date Assistive Technology (AT) information and to receive support related to the sourcing and the use of AT.
Our programs have grown stronger and stronger through the years, we have identified what works for our clients and we have continued to help people change their lives by improving their skills and boosting their self-confidence while making the most of their abilities.
Prairie Regional Office Contact Information
Our Prairie Regional Office is located in Regina. If your inquiry is related to the services offered in this area, please contact the Prairie Regional Office.
Prairie Regional Office
1353 Broad Street
Regina, SK S4R 7V1
T 306 781 6023
F 306 522 9474
Toll Free 1 844 860 6023
sk.info@neilsquire.ca
Nikki, Langdon, Regional Manager
nikkil@neilsquire.ca
Students can enter the workforce. Please see below for some support agencies to help students find employment:
· Regina Work Preparation Centre http://workprep.ca/
· Hiring Hands Employment & Recruitment Services http://hiringhands.ca/
· Regina Trades & Skills Adult Skills Training https://rtsc.org/
· Independent Futures http://www.independentfutures.ca/
· Saskatchewan Polytech OPEN ACCESS programs
o Career Essentials Applied Certificate https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Career-Essentials.aspx
o Early Childhood Education Certificate https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Early-Childhood-Education-Cert-of-Achievement.aspx
o Food Service Cook Applied Certificate https://saskpolytech.ca/programs-and-courses/programs/Food-Service-Cook.aspx
INDEPENDENT FUTURES TRANSITION PROGRAM
You’re Graduating! What’s Next?
The Transition from School to Work Program may be for you!
The Transition from School to Work Program wants to ensure students become as self-sufficient as possible and become contributing members of their communities with the same opportunities as their peers.
The goal of the Transition from School to Work Program is to create a seamless transition for students who require diverse and intensive supports to transition from school to post-secondary education or employment
Our Program
We provide an enhanced employment service to students who face barriers and challenges to effective career development, employment, and employment maintenance;
Will assist students in gaining life skills, personal management skills, and career skills, to support their successful transition from school to post-secondary education or employment;
To learn more about about Independent Futures programs please see the contact information below:
Email us at : ind.fut@sasktel.net
Call: 1-306-224-4415