Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities

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1 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities

2 Note to Reader The individual/business/corporation/partnership (hereinafter referred to as the client) acknowledges and understands that the Government of Canada and the Government of Manitoba do not warrant or represent the accuracy, suitability or applicability of this (attached) information and assume no responsibility or liability for the use thereof by the client and any third parties, and that the interpretation, use and application of such information shall be the client s sole responsibility. This publication is to provide basic information only. (Note: information such as addresses/phone numbers may be subject to change without notice.) Contents of this publication may be reproduced with permission in whole or in part, provided the intended use is for non-commercial purposes and full acknowledgement is given to Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade. Published September 2011

3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Programs are subject to change without notice. To ensure availability, please contact the program. PROGRAMS Employment Support and Training Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy... 5 A.I.M. for Work Inc... 6 Brandon Community Options Inc... 7 Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)... 8 Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc... 9 Community Living Manitoba Community Mental Health Services Parkland Regional Health Authority Counselling and Disability Services Red River College El dad Ranch, a program of the Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba Employment Equity Program Manitoba Hydro Epic Opportunities Focus on Employment Inc Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) Interlake Employment Services Juniper Centre Inc The Manitoba Civil Service Commission Internship, Equity and Employee Development Program Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Premier Personnel Corporation Rehabilitation & Recovery Service Canadian Mental Health Association: Winnipeg Region Sair Centre of Learning Service Canada Centres Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) St. James-Assiniboia Industries Inc. (SJAI) Employment Services Supported Employment Options ACL Beausejour Versatech Industries Inc Vocational Rehabilitation Program Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs... 32

4 Employment Search Career Connections Inc. (CCI) CONNECT Employment Services Frontier Trading Company Inc Gateway Resources Manitoba Business Leadership Network Inc. (MBLN) Pulford Community Living Services Inc Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) Sara Riel Inc SCE LifeWorks Inc Segue Career Options The Pas Association for Human Development Trailblazer Life Choices Inc. (TLC) WASO Inc Westman Coalition for Employment Options Inc. (WCEO) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Ability Edge, operated by Career Edge Organization Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Library and Research Services Assistive Equipment and Special Collections Community Futures East Interlake Inc. (CFEI) Business Development/Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) Community Futures Winnipeg River Eastman Employment Services (EES) Employment and Income Assistance (EIA): Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (Rural and Northern Manitoba) Eastman Employment Services (EES) Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Winnipeg Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities Self Employment (SE) Program Tax Information for People with Disabilities... 59

5 Appendix Bilingual Service Centres/Centres de services bilingues Business Gateway Offices Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Community Futures Offices Employment Manitoba Centre Offices Manitoba Business Portal Website Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Offices Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Offices Regional Health Authorities Service Canada Centres Manitoba Government Inquiry Phone: or Toll free: or TDD (Telecommunication Deaf Device) Published by: Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Small Business Development Branch Phone: or Toll free: TTY: Fax: The Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities guide is also available online at: Notez bien : Certains des organisations qui gèrent les programmes décrits dans cette publication ne fournissent pas leurs services en français. Veuillez contacter le bureau responsable afin de vérifier si ces services existent. Note: Not all of the organizations that administer the programs described in this publication offer French language services. Please contact the individual office responsible for the program to verify if such services exist. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

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7 Employment Support and Training EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT AND TRAINING Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) carries out its responsibility for Aboriginal employment program policies, designs, and operations through its Aboriginal Affairs and Aboriginal and Youth Employment Directorates. Together, they work in close collaboration with Aboriginal organizations and communities, and with HRSDC Regional offices, to develop the employability of Aboriginal people and create meaningful job opportunities for them. Type of Assistance The Aboriginal Human Resources Development Strategy (AHRDS) is designed to expand the employment opportunities of Aboriginal people across Canada. Under this Strategy, Aboriginal organizations design and deliver employment programs and services best suited to meet the unique needs of their communities. The AHRDS is designed to assist Aboriginal people to prepare for, find and keep jobs. It is pan-aboriginal, meaning all Aboriginal people, regardless of status or location, may use its programs and services including: labour market interventions programs for youth, urban and Aboriginal persons living with disabilities creation and maintenance of child care spaces (First Nations and Inuit Child Care) capacity building for agreement holders Aboriginal Single Window, Service Canada Unit Higgins Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3G1 Phone: Fax: Website: September

8 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide A.I.M. for Work Inc. Achievement, Independence, Motivation (A.I.M.) for Work is a community-based employment program that promotes the equality of employment opportunities for persons with physical disabilities. A.I.M. for Work uses a full range of the highest quality vocational rehabilitation intervention methods available, with a special focus on employment services. There is no cost to eligible participants. Persons eligible for A.I.M. for Work must: have a chronic illness or physical disability live in the area served by Selkirk and Steinbach Human Resources Centre and Employment and Training Services Interlake Types of Assistance Assistance is employment-related. If eligible, A.I.M. may be able to help with the costs of vocational testing, ergonomics expertise and technical aids, as they relate to vocational planning and employment. Employment and Rehabilitation Specialist 61 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1R2 Phone: Fax: Toll free: [email protected] Website: 6 September 2011

9 Employment Support and Training Brandon Community Options Inc. Brandon Community Options Inc. is a non-profit agency that provides residential and daytime options for adults with intellectual disabilities. Adults whose disability occurred before the age of 18 are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance There are two assistance options: Residential assistance provides individuals with the choice of living independently or having one, two or three roommates. Daytime options can range from employment opportunities, to volunteerism, to recreational activities. Support provided in either area will vary depending on the person s need. Brandon Community Options Inc th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 4J4 Phone: Fax: [email protected] September

10 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) Founded in 1918, The Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) is a nationwide, community-based, registered charity that reaches out to communities across the country. CNIB is committed to public education, research and the vision health of all Canadians. CNIB provides the services and support necessary to enjoy a good quality of life while living with vision loss. Canadian residents who have suffered vision loss are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance CNIB offers various programs and services including: access to rehabilitation training innovative consumer products and peer support programs alternative format newspapers and magazines braille and talking books from the CNIB library Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) 1080 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 3M3 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: 8 September 2011

11 Employment Support and Training Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. The Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. (CPA) helps individuals with spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities achieve independence, self-reliance and full community participation. Individuals who have spinal cord injuries and other physical disabilities are eligible to apply for assistance. Type of Assistance CPA delivers six core rehabilitation-related services including: rehabilitation counselling service co-ordination vocational/employment services peer support community advocacy information services Canadian Paraplegic Association (Manitoba) Inc. 825 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1M5 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: September

12 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Community Living Manitoba Community Living Manitoba provides services and referrals that help individuals living with intellectual disabilities discover how to live their lives to the fullest. Individuals with intellectual disabilities are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance referral to community organizations planning and information about services for adults member of the Manitoba Supported Employment Network Community Living Manitoba Maryland Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 1L1 Phone: Fax: Website: 10 September 2011

13 Employment Support and Training Community Mental Health Services Parkland Regional Health Authority The Parkland Regional Health Authority offers a range of community-based mental health services. Eligible individuals may continue to live at home while receiving treatment. All services are free of charge and confidential. All residents of the Parkland Region are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance Psychosocial rehabilitation services: Intensive Case Management (ICM) program Employment Development Counselling (EDC) program These services provide counselling for adults with persistent psychiatric disorders that affect the ability to handle routines of daily living over the long term. Both the ICM and EDC programs help people develop skills and support them through the choose, get, keep, model of psychosocial rehabilitation. Employment development counselling includes vocational planning, training, support services and job placement for those who choose to pursue employment. Proctor service: Proctors are hired by Community Mental Health Services to work one-on-one with people with mental health disorders. The focus is on teaching and support with the goal being an improved quality of life. HERO club (Helping Everyone Reach Out): HERO club provides social, recreational and employment-related activities for adults whose psychiatric disorders are persistent and long-term. The HERO club is member-run. Parkland Offices Dauphin: Ste. Rose: Roblin: Swan River: Toll free: Website: September

14 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Counselling and Disability Services Red River College Red River College (RRC) believes personal well-being is critical to academic success in postsecondary education. RRC offers counselling support to students struggling with personal, academic, career direction and financial concerns. Counselling and Disability Services is also responsible for the development and implementation of support services for students with disabilities. RRC students with diagnosed disabilities (learning, mental health, physical) are eligible to receive educational and emotional support services as determined by current documentation and an RRC counsellor. Type of Assistance RRC Counselling and Disability Services helps students with: personal/emotional difficulties career exploration and academic struggles determining and co-ordinating disability-related support services Red River College Co-ordinator, Counselling and Disability Services D102D Notre Dame Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0J9 Phone: Fax: Website: 12 September 2011

15 Employment Support and Training El dad Ranch, a program of the Mennonite Central Committee Manitoba El dad Ranch is a multifaceted semi-rural program that provides safe residence, life skills training, vocational training and education for men who have defined intellectual disabilities or meet other approved criteria. Consistent with Mennonite values, the program helps eligible men set goals for themselves and learn ways to achieve them. Questions of eligibility should be directed to the Beausejour office of Family Services, director of Supported Living Program. Type of Assistance El dad provides three programs: Klassen House Program men in need of limited support or supervision evening and overnight supervision in the house depending on client needs perfect for individuals who enjoy semi-rural independent living staff are available on site at all hours Supported Living Program men in need of intensive support and supervision participants become involved in structured and appropriate day programs staff on duty all hours, every day Alternative Justice Program men with intellectual disabilities serving community or parole sentencing for nonviolent, non-sexual crimes intensive individual programming in all areas of day-to-day life continuous staff support and supervision El dad also offers a stand-alone program that accommodates a range of needs and abilities, from supervised assistance with chores, to a planned entrance into the workforce, formal or otherwise. Executive Director El dad Ranch PO Box 9 RR1 Grp3 Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1L9 Phone: [email protected] Website: September

16 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Employment Equity Program Manitoba Hydro This program is an approach to identify and eliminate systemic disadvantages in employment that Aboriginal peoples, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups have historically faced. It is Manitoba Hydro s intention to ensure that members of these under-represented groups are given the opportunity to participate equitably in employment and career advancement opportunities consistent with their abilities and aspirations. requires membership in the target population: Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities and members of visible minority groups. Type of Assistance Consultation services are provided in the areas of employment preparation and opportunities. Financial assistance is available to post-secondary students who enter fields of study that complement corporate occupational requirements. Partnerships are developed with schools, post-secondary educational institutions, community-based training programs and other community resources to help members of the designated groups maximize their potential to enter meaningful employment and careers. scholarships and bursary awards: $120,000 academic and career counseling Management development training: corporate partner in the University of Manitoba Faculty of Management Aboriginal Access Program advisor to the University of Manitoba Engineering Access Program Education and Training in-house apprenticeship and technical training summer work experience program work experience/job shadowing Employment Equity Program Manitoba Hydro 820 Taylor Avenue PO Box 815 Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2P4 Phone: Fax: September 2011

17 Employment Support and Training Epic Opportunities Epic Opportunities exists to celebrate the gifts and uniqueness of people with developmental disabilities and support their growth in all areas of their life. It operates on the belief that everyone has the right to work and to receive equal pay for equal work. Epic Opportunities builds partnerships within the business community, working together with employers to determine and address human resource needs. Hope Centre Inc. is a Christian non-profit organization. People with developmental disabilities who live in Winnipeg are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance The centre s employment program offers four separate day services to help people with developmental disabilities obtain competitive employment. Hope Centre Inc. Director of Day Services 1644 Dublin Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0X5 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

18 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Focus on Employment Inc. Focus on Employment Inc. is an employment support project designed to help individuals with disabilities enter or re-enter the workforce within the Swan Valley Health District. Focus on Employment Inc. serves citizens who are: living with a mental, physical, learning or psychiatric disability over 18 years of age eligible for social assistance living in the Swan Valley area have pre-employment skills Type of Assistance Employment-supported programs include: career planning employment preparation employment training job coaching job developing follow-up support Focus on Employment Inc. Co-ordinator/Job Developer PO Box 2478 Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 Phone: Fax: [email protected] 16 September 2011

19 Employment Support and Training Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) The ILRC is a self-help organization that provides information and referral services, peer support, individual advocacy, independent living skills assistance and various other services for people with disabilities. Persons of any age who are affected by a disability are encouraged to join. Type of Assistance The ILRC is a peer-led organization that is operated by people of all ages and disabilities. Although the centre does offer information and referral services, the main objective is for peers to help and support each other. Independent Living Resource Centre (ILRC) 311A Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6 Phone: Toll free & TTY: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

20 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Interlake Employment Services Interlake Employment Services provides supported employment services throughout Manitoba s Interlake region for people with intellectual disabilities, mental health issues and learning disabilities. The organization helps people from Arborg, Ashern, Gimli, Lundar, Selkirk, Stonewall, and other Manitoba Interlake region communities. Type of Assistance The Interlake Employment Services centre offers a variety of supported employment services. Interlake Employment Services PO Box 1222 Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: [email protected] Website: 18 September 2011

21 Employment Support and Training Juniper Centre Inc. The Juniper Centre is a non-profit agency that provides programming for special needs adults. Adults living with a mental disability residing in the city of Thompson are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance The centre offers a variety of skills and employment-related supports including: supported employment job readiness training a retirement program Five businesses are operated out of the facility. They are: the local handi-van service an in-house catering business a decorating business a flyer delivery service a wood shop A large portion of the income from these businesses is paid to participants as wages. Juniper Centre 108 Nelson Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0B6 Phone: Fax: [email protected] September

22 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide The Manitoba Civil Service Commission Internship, Equity and Employee Development Program The Manitoba Civil Service Commission offers internship, development and career assistance programs to diverse applicants from both government and private sectors. The objective is to promote public service employment by providing training, mentoring, networking, personal development opportunities and exposure to a variety of government business areas. Government goals include staff diversity, enhancement and replenishment that anticipates increasing retirements among senior staff in years to come. Types of Programs Career Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities The Career Assistance Program for Persons with Disabilities supports employment of people with disabilities in government jobs by assessing, accommodating and placing them in workplaces to improve their likelihood of success. Management Internship Program (MIP) MIP is a three-year program that provides training and development opportunities to government and private sector interns who are interested in civil service careers. The program prepares interns to compete successfully for professional and managerial civil service opportunities. After orientation, interns are rotated through a variety of work assignments and provided with ongoing mentoring and structured training. The program provides accelerated learning and maximum exposure to government operations. Administrative Staff Certificate Program The Administrative Staff Certificate Program is a series of Organization and Staff Development workshops that provide professional development leading to certification for administrative support staff. Civil Service Commission Carlton Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3H8 Phone: Toll free: ext Fax: [email protected] Website: 20 September 2011

23 Employment Support and Training Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities A united voice of people with disabilities and their supporters that promotes equal rights, full participation in society and facilitates positive change through advocacy and public education. The league is open to all persons who are disabled or want to support disabled individuals. Type of Assistance League priorities include accessibility, education, employment, housing, income security, support services and transportation. Manitoba League of Persons with Disabilities Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 3X1 Phone: Voice/TTY: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

24 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Premier Personnel Corporation Premier Personnel Corporation is a non-profit, supported employment agency that has provided employment services to persons with mental or learning disabilities since Individuals living in Winnipeg, who have been diagnosed with a mental or learning disability and are considered work-ready, are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance Premier Personnel provides a full range of quality supported employment services to persons with intellectual disabilities, including: individualized job search on-the-job training coaching follow-up services Premier Personnel Corporation Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0E2 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: 22 September 2011

25 Employment Support and Training Rehabilitation & Recovery Service Canadian Mental Health Association: Winnipeg Region The Canadian Mental Health Association helps individuals who have mental illness, including those with a co-occurring disorder (substance abuse/dependence or gambling), choose and achieve important goals related to: a place to live meaningful employment or education meaningful activities People living in Winnipeg, who have a diagnosed mental illness, are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance The services offered provide an organized, step-by-step process using the individual s strengths to define goals, set a course of action and achieve satisfaction in the desired new role by developing needed skills, resources and supports. Individuals can become involved by: attending an information session (held monthly) filling out an application and submitting a clinical reference meeting with an intake worker to discuss application and individual needs For Winnipeg residents: Canadian Mental Health Association 432 Ellice Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 1Y4 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: For non-winnipeg residents: Canadian Mental Health Association, Manitoba Division Fort Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1C4 Phone: Fax: Website: September

26 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Sair Centre of Learning The Sair Centre of Learning assists participants who have mental health conditions in preparing for, securing, and maintaining paid employment. Winnipeg individuals living with mental health issues and returning to the workforce, are eligible for services. Referrals are made by: provincial vocational rehabilitation counselors community mental health workers The Employ Abilities Team of Employment and Income Assistance Type of Assistance The Sair Centre of Learning provides individualized assessment, employment, and postemployment support services. Sair Centre of Learning 201 Scott Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3L 0L4 Phone: Fax: September 2011

27 Employment Support and Training Service Canada Centres Types of Assistance Labour market information to help people with employment and education decisions Job vacancy information Delivering programming for Aboriginal people, people with disabilities and youth aged Accepting applications for Employment Insurance benefits, Canada Pension Plan benefits, Old Age Security benefits and Social Insurance Numbers Serving as a point of contact for federally-regulated workplaces for Canada Labour Code concerns (Winnipeg downtown, Brandon, Selkirk and Steinbach only) Providing information to employers on matters such as work-sharing, Records of Employment and foreign worker recruitment Please see the list of Service Canada Centres throughout the province, in the Appendix of this publication. September

28 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) SMD offers support programs and services that provide people with assistance as they improve the quality of life for themselves and others living with disabilities. From education and work training to counselling and therapy programs, professionals and volunteers connect people with the resources they need to become more active in their community, participating in more activities and enjoying a greater level of independence. Adults and children living with disabilities may be eligible for assistance from SMD. is program specific. Types of Assistance SMD focuses on education and training, as well as counselling and therapy programs, to help people with disabilities become more active within their communities. Professional staff and volunteers help connect people with the resources that are necessary to participate in more activities and achieve a higher level of independence. SMD program areas include: Assistive Technology Support Program & Funding Guide Adult Services Children s Services Community Education and Training Ethno-Cultural Services Parking Permit Program Travel Assistance Program Wheelchair Services Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) Head Office 825 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3A 1M5 Phone: Toll free: TTY: TTY: Fax: [email protected] Website: Continued on next page 26 September 2011

29 Employment Support and Training Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) (continued) Wheelchair Services Office 1111 Winnipeg Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0S2 Phone: Toll free: TTY: TTY: Fax: Parking Permit Program Office 1111 Winnipeg Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3E 0S2 Phone: Toll free: TTY: TTY: Fax: Northern Regional Office Thompson Churchill Drive Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0L6 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Fax: Eastman Regional Office Steinbach Main Street Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Y7 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Fax: Central Regional Office Morden Stephen Street Morden, Manitoba R6M 2G3 Phone: Toll free: TTY: TTY: Fax: Continued on next page September

30 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Society for Manitobans with Disabilities (SMD) (continued) Westman Regional Office Brandon Room 140, 340-9th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Fax: Interlake Regional Office Selkirk 382 Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1T8 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Fax: Parkland Region Office Dauphin Room 411, 27-2nd Avenue Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 3E5 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Fax: September 2011

31 Employment Support and Training St. James-Assiniboia Industries Inc. (SJAI) Employment Services Incorporated in 1979, SJAI provides pre-employment and employment services for persons with intellectual, mental and physical disabilities in jobs of their choice. These services are carried out in community settings. SJAI accepts referrals of individuals who are unemployed or on income assistance, have intellectual, mental or physical disabilities, and who are interested in obtaining pre employment training or employment. Type of Assistance SJAI Employment Services employs professional staff to help individuals with disabilities in all phases of employment including: writing resumes learning job interview skills writing cover letters job hunting Pre-employment and employment support includes: assertive employment skills one-to-one job seeking assistance On-the-job support includes: monitoring follow-up services SJAI Employment Services also provides assistance in advocacy, counselling needs and financial needs. Transportation is provided, if required. All services are free of charge. St. James-Assiniboia Industries Inc. (SJAI) Employment Services Lower Level, 2015 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3J 0K3 Phone: or Fax: September

32 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Supported Employment Options ACL Beausejour Supported Employment Options works closely with employers to tailor services that address their specific needs. Upon request, Supported Employment Options will review employer needs, analyze potential positions and identify qualified employee candidates. Individuals who face barriers to employment are eligible for assistance through this program if they live in the Anola, Beausejour, Lac Du Bonnet, Oakbank, Pinawa, Pine Falls and Whitemouth areas. Types of Assistance: career interests assessment work skills evaluation job preparation programs job search techniques training active job search on-site training in paid jobs counselling to resolve concerns on and off the job follow up and support Supported Employment Options ACL Beausejour PO Box 1015 Beausejour, Manitoba R0E 0C0 Phone: Fax: September 2011

33 Employment Support and Training Versatech Industries Inc. Versatech Industries Inc. helps eligible adults with intellectual disabilities to gain contributive and valued roles in society through meaningful employment, and develops and delivers day programs to those who are able to benefit from the support, training, work and other activities and opportunities offered by the company. Residents of Manitoba who are over the age of 18, living with a developmental disability and supported by Family Services and Consumer Affairs. Types of Assistance Skills development opportunities within Versatech in three areas Contract Manufacturing, Recycling and Document Destruction Opportunities outside company facilities supporting individuals in the community in volunteer, competitive and enclave placements Assessment services work and life skills to help identify suitable opportunities and levels of support, and based on individual s interests, abilities and enclave skills (a team of individuals and staff that integrate with business partners and carrying out duties at their location) Community Networks and Leisure offer vocational and volunteer opportunities; skill development through service area programs that teach social, numeracy and literacy, and communication skills, physical activity, and foster creativity through art and music. Versatech Industries Inc. Director of Client Support Services Head Office, 500 Madison Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0L4 Phone: Fax: [email protected] September

34 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Vocational Rehabilitation Program Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs The Vocational Rehabilitation Program helps eligible adults with disabilities pursue and secure gainful employment by providing vocational training, education and support services. To be eligible for Vocational Rehabilitation Services, a person must be: a resident of Manitoba with a mental, psychiatric, learning or physical disability 16 years of age or older legally entitled to work in Manitoba willing to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment Proof of a qualifying disability diagnosed or assessed by an appropriate professional must also be included. Types of Assistance Vocational Counseling: a vocational counselor will assist in exploring vocational goals based on the individual s interests, abilities and skills. Assessment: specialized vocational assessments may be used to help identify appropriate employment options and supports. Vocational Planning: planning is done on an individual basis to address each person s unique training or employment support needs. It may involve a single service or a multi-year training plan that includes a variety of supports. Vocational Training: vocational training may include work training and post-secondary or other adult education courses. Support Services: support services may be provided to accommodate disability-related barriers to employment and may include supported employment, disability-related education expenses, sign language interpreting, provision of technical equipment and modifications to buildings and vehicles. Direct Employment Services: these services may include job search, resume preparation, establishment of contacts with job placement agencies, job referral, training-on-the-job and supports required to obtain employment. Vocational Rehabilitation Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Tuxedo Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3N 0H6 Phone: Fax: For more information, please contact the Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs regional office in your area as listed in the Appendix of this publication. 32 September 2011

35 Employment Search Employment Search Career Connections Inc. (CCI) Career Connections Inc. (CCI) helps individuals find suitable employment. is extended to any person living with a physical, psychiatric or intellectual disability, including a learning disability. Type of Assistance CCI attempts to connect individuals with desirable career opportunities. CCI also conducts vocational assessments, including vision and hearing evaluations, to determine individual needs. Career Connections Inc rd Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 3C8 Phone: Fax: [email protected] September

36 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide CONNECT Employment Services CONNECT Employment Services was founded in 1990 by a small group of individuals who wanted to create an agency that focused on supporting adults with intellectual disabilities. The vision for this new agency was to enable persons with intellectual disabilities become fully integrated into the community, including having jobs in the community, where they would work in businesses of their own choosing, according to their own talents and interests with a diverse group of co-workers. CONNECT Employment Services offers placement services, job search assistance and training support in community-based settings to adults with intellectual disabilities. Any adult who has an intellectual disability as their primary disability is eligible to apply for services. Services are available to a wide range of people with varying intellectual disabilities, including: people who are very independent and require minimal support to find and train for a job people who require a significant amount of support to find and train for a job people who require one-to-one support to work and participate in the community Individuals interested in becoming involved with CONNECT must talk to their social worker and request a referral. A personal interview will then be arranged. If the individual meets the requirements, they will be placed on a waiting list, and will be placed in the appropriate program when a spot becomes available. Type of Assistance CONNECT Employment Services offers the following programs: Competitive Employment Program: Designed to assist job ready individuals to find and maintain paid work within one year. Ongoing support is provided to successful participants to encourage job retention and assist with career development. Competitive Employment Transition Program: Designed to assist individuals who require further skill development to become job ready. Participants are expected to find and maintain paid work within two years. Ongoing support is provided to successful participants to encourage job retention and assist with career development. Individualized Program: Designed for individuals who have demonstrated an interest in working and participating in the community, and will require intensive support to do so. Clients receive one-to-one support to facilitate their participation in work and lifeskills activities in the community. Summer Work Exposure Program: Seven-week program designed to provide meaningful work experiences to high school students, for the purpose of developing job skills. Paid employment may be pursued on an individual basis. Continued on next page 34 September 2011

37 Employment Search CONNECT Employment Services (continued) CONNECT offers the following services: Transition Planning: By invitation, CONNECT can attend transition-planning sessions with social workers and teachers to help identify and plan for appropriate support services after school is completed. Summer Employment Exposure Program is another CONNECT program, which allows individuals with intellectual disabilities an opportunity to try CONNECT services while gaining meaningful work experiences in the community. Work plans: When a client joins CONNECT, they will receive assistance in developing a work plan. The purpose of the work plan is to identify the individual s choices, potential opportunities in the community and the supports required to realize those choices. Support networks, which could include family members, advocates and friends, may be included in the planning process, in recognition of the important role they often play in the lives of people with intellectual disabilities. Work plans are reviewed on an annual basis. Employment Preparation: Staff help clients prepare a professional resume and teach them about employer expectations. Staff can also co-ordinate and attend interviews with potential employers. Job Search Assistance: Each individual is marketed to employers in the community and is assisted in finding a job that meets their needs. Staff also encourage and nurture relationships between clients and others in the community, and promote awareness of each person s abilities. Transportation: CONNECT assists clients in planning transportation routes to and from work, which may require that the individual be accompanied by a staff member when using public transportation. The majority of CONNECT clients qualify for financial assistance for transportation through employment and income assistance, vocational rehabilitation or supported living. Training: Services continue at a person s workplace, where a CONNECT staff member will work with the client and employer to develop a training and support strategy. Staff supports a client in learning their job, understanding the policies of the workplace and developing effective and meaningful relationships with co-workers and supervisors. Once the client is working successfully, CONNECT staff will decrease their support to encourage independence and the development of natural supports in the workplace. Long-term Support: Once the initial training period is complete, CONNECT staff continue to provide support to the client and employer to encourage job retention and personal development. Continued on next page September

38 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide CONNECT Employment Services (continued) CONNECT also hosts a number of social events for clients, families and employers throughout the year, including a summer barbecue and winter potluck. Social events are held in hopes of strengthening the community and providing opportunities for people to expand and strengthen personal networks. Neither client nor employer pays any direct fees to use services. Connect Employment Services Inc. 188 Goulet Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 0R8 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Frontier Trading Company Inc. Frontier Trading Company helps individuals find suitable employment. Individuals residing in Manitoba are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance Frontier Trading Company works with employers and individuals seeking assistance to find suitable employment options. Frontier Trading Company Inc. PO Box 1467 Minnedosa, Manitoba R0J 1E0 Phone: Fax: September 2011

39 Employment Search Gateway Resources Gateway Resources helps individuals find suitable employment. Individuals residing in Manitoba are eligible. Type of Assistance Gateway Resources: Facilitates job training Provides on the job support Additional programming throughout the organization Gateway Resources PO Box 1448 Winkler, Manitoba R6W 4B4 Phone: Fax: Website: September

40 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Manitoba Business Leadership Network Inc. (MBLN) The Manitoba Business Leadership Network Inc. (MBLN) works with the business community to promote and improve employment for qualified individuals with disabilities. Persons with disabilities defined as: A person with a disability has a long term recurring condition or health problem which limits the kind or amount of activity that he/she can do in the workplace. OR A person feels that he or she is perceived by others as limited in the kind or amount of work which he/she can do because of a physical, mental, sensory, psychiatric or learning impairment. Type of Assistance Focuses on using the experiences of businesses leaders to inform other members of the business community about the benefits of hiring persons with disabilities and provide Manitoban s with disabilities the opportunity to acquire meaningful employment. Manitoba Business Leadership Network Inc. (MBLN) 227 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 2AG Phone: [email protected] Website: 38 September 2011

41 Employment Search Pulford Community Living Services Inc. Pulford Community Living Services Inc. helps individuals with intellectual disabilities find meaningful employment. Individuals living in Winnipeg with intellectual disabilities are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance Pulford Community Living Services works with individuals who have intellectual disabilities to locate suitable employment for them. Pulford Community Living Services Inc. Unit Scurfield Boulevard Winnipeg, Manitoba R3Y 1M5 Phone: Fax: September

42 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) The purpose of REES is to promote and maintain the employment of people with disabilities or health conditions by providing diverse and customized employment, training and consultation services. Individuals who live in Winnipeg or surrounding areas, have physical disabilities or health conditions, and are seeking employment or educational opportunities, are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance Reaching E-Quality Employment Services offers: employment counseling and job search support referrals of employment opportunities to qualified persons with disabilities a youth employment project hiring incentive programs for employers job accommodation information disability awareness training Services are available to individuals with a wide range of physical disabilities/health conditions including hearing impairment. Reaching E-Quality Employment Services (REES) Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3G 0T5 Phone: Fax: TTY: [email protected] Website: 40 September 2011

43 Employment Search Sara Riel Inc. Sara Riel Inc. offers support services and assistance to individuals with the goal of obtaining and maintaining employment. Individuals with a mental health concern who would like to enter or return to the workforce are eligible for assistance. Types of Assistance The program offers four-week skills development programs focusing on: job search job maintenance personal development On completing the workshops, clients receive help with marketing their skills to employers. Work experiences are also available to clients enabling them to create a work history and current work reference as well as try a new career and expand their employment opportunities. Sara Riel Inc. 210 Kenny Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2E4 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

44 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide SCE LifeWorks SCE LifeWorks works with employers to support individuals with intellectual disabilities, encouraging them to work and participate in the community. For employers: assistance from SCE LifeWorks is available to any Winnipeg business/ organization/employer interested in hiring an individual with an intellectual disability. Individuals seeking support are generally eligible for free services from SCE LifeWorks: if services are sought within the City of Winnipeg if the individual who has an intellectual disability is eligible for Manitoba Family Services Supported Living or Vocational Rehabilitation funding (exceptions include self-funded individuals) Types of Assistance Services to employers: easy recruitment process free consultation to determine how hiring needs can best be met free on-the-job training free follow-up support and training (as jobs change or as needs arise) There is no charge for services when an individual supported by SCE LifeWorks is hired or considered to be hired. Services for Individuals Seeking Support: Individuals seeking employment or work experience will be supported in all aspects of the job seeking process, including: determining employment goals, interests and abilities resume development job search interview skills support transportation training on-the-job training follow-up support ongoing career development support People who require ongoing one-on-one support will receive services listed above plus additional support, depending on individual needs. Continued on next page 42 September 2011

45 Employment Search SCE LifeWorks (continued) SCE LifeWorks Inc Century Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3H 0Y4 Phone: Fax: Website: Segue Career Options Segue Career Options helps individuals find employment and offers employment support services when requested. Individuals who face a barrier to employment and live in south-central Manitoba are eligible for assistance. Individuals must be linked to a sponsoring agency prior to receiving services. Types of Assistance Vocational Assessments matching individual s skills, abilities and interests with appropriate Jobs Placement Services placing individuals in employment settings Work Training Services providing community based on-the-job training for qualifying individuals Follow-up Services providing job mentoring and accommodation services once individuals have obtained employment Segue Career Options 309 Main Street PO Box 435 Winkler, Manitoba R6W 4A6 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

46 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide The Pas Association for Human Development The Pas Association for Human Development helps people, including those with disabilities, locate employment. Individuals who are seeking employment in The Pas are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance The Pas Association for Human Development works with individuals to formulate a comprehensive strategy for obtaining suitable employment. The Pas Association for Human Development 108 Edwards Avenue PO Box 32 The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1K3 Phone: Fax: September 2011

47 Employment Search Trailblazer Life Choices Inc. (TLC) Trailblazer Life Choices Inc is a non-profit organization which offers individualized programming for adults with disabilities, in the areas of respite, residential and day services. Adults over 18 years of age with physical or mental disabilities are eligible for our services. Type of Assistance Training for life in the community program (T.L.C) This has been developed for individuals who are not employment ready but still have needs and interests within the community. It includes, life-skills training, literacy, arts and crafts, and also community recreation and physiotherapy excercise programs (S.A.G.E). A job-ready program This has been designed to promote independence in participants and support them in their search for employment within the community. Employment and training centre (E.T.C Store) provides real life, real time, on site work experience and paid employment opportunities in a retail setting. Supported Work Environment and Participant Training program (S.W.E.P.T) This program supports individuals with training in lawn care, snow removal and general yard maintenance within the community. Trailblazer Life Choices Inc Markham Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 4J6 Phone: Fax: [email protected] September

48 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide WASO Inc. WASO helps people with intellectual disabilities find meaningful employment. Individuals living in Winnipeg, who have intellectual disabilities, learning disabilities or mental health concerns, are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance WASO attempts to obtain suitable employment for individuals through: training assessment evaluation work preparation work experience competitive wages WASO Employment Services Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3E5 Phone: Fax: Westman Coalition for Employment Options Inc. (WCEO) WCEO provides employment opportunities for people with disabilities by improving access to flexible employment services to meet the individual needs of people living with a disability in the Westman area. Disabled individuals living in the Brandon and Westman area are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance WCEO offers employment opportunities and access to flexible employment services catered to the needs of disabled individuals in the Westman area. Westman Coalition for Employment Opportunities Inc th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Phone: Fax: Website: [email protected] 46 September 2011

49 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs ENTREPRENEURS WITH DISABILITIES PROGRAMS Ability Edge, operated by Career Edge Organization Ability Edge offers a paid internship program specifically designed for college and high school graduates with disabilities. Through six, nine, or 12-month internships, graduates with disabilities obtain valuable work experience that expands upon their education. A variety of Canadian businesses across many different industries offer internship opportunities. To be eligible, students must be a graduate with a disability, have no career-related work experience, be eligible to work in Canada and have not previously been a Career Edge or Ability Edge intern. Type of Assistance As an Ability Edge intern, the individual: gains practical work experience in their career of choice is mentored by a coach can network with other people in the same field receives support with accommodation needs receives a stipend of $1,667 per month. Ability Edge Career Edge Organization Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

50 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Library and Research Services Assistive Equipment and Special Collections The Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (C/MBSC) provides information to interested parties on government programs and services that can help to start or expand a business. The library at the Centre contains over 13,000 business and trade publications that assist in developing a business plan, performing market research or sourcing suppliers. Materials such as audio cassettes with Braille identifying labels are also offered for persons with disabilities. Anyone may use the library. Type of Assistance Along with a variety of other materials, the C/MBSC also offers materials such as audiocassettes with Braille identifying labels tailored specifically to persons with disabilities. The Centre s collection includes: Entrepreneurship and Persons with Disabilities (Video) No More Job Interviews!: Self-Employment Strategies for People with Disabilities (Video) Unlikely Entrepreneurs: A Business Start Up Guide for People with Chronic Health Conditions How to Set Up your Own Small Business (available in large print and Braille) The C/MBSC library is equipped to serve individuals with disabilities. The library and washrooms are wheelchair accessible and public access computers have an assortment of assistive equipment (both hardware and software) for various levels of physical ability. C/MBSC Library and Research Services, Assistive Equipment and Special Collections Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Graham Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0J7 Phone: Toll free: TTY: Website: 48 September 2011

51 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Community Futures East Interlake Inc. (CFEI) CFEI aims to strengthen communities in the eastern Interlake by focusing on business and community development, and developing opportunities. All residents of the eastern Interlake are eligible for assistance. Types of Assistance CFEI offers three types of services: 1. Business Services: financial assistance to new or expanding businesses free business planning assistance free resource library the Self Employment Program: offers assistance to past and current employment insurance (E.I.) recipients wanting to start a business. The program is designed for individuals who have a workable business idea. 2. Financial Services: CFEI is a source of financing for new or expanding businesses that are unable to obtain funding though traditional means. loan programs to small and medium sized businesses flexible repayment terms flexible equity requirements CFEI loans are repayable (no grants or forgivable loans) 3. Community Support: community planning: help identify and act on community priorities project assistance: help develop and assist with a community project market surveys and data collection: help with community survey projects funding applications: help in assessing government and foundation programs research assistance: resource for gathering and analyzing demographic and other statistical data Community Futures East Interlake Inc. 12 Main St. N. PO Box 10 Riverton, Manitoba R0C 2R0 Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: September

52 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Business Development/Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) Community Futures Winnipeg River Community Futures Winnipeg River is a community-based regional economic development organization serving the needs in eastern Manitoba. Their mission is to serve member communities in the pursuit of continued growth and prosperity through the support of sustainable economic development opportunities. Community Futures Winnipeg River serves a large geographic region roughly north of the Trans-Canada Highway to Bissett and Seymourville, and from the Ontario border to the outskirts of Winnipeg. For the purpose of the Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP), eligibility includes individuals who have an illness, injury or condition that affects their ability to perform at least one of the basic activities of self-employment or entrepreneurship. Type of Assistance EDP promotes the concept of self-employment as a viable option for people with disabilities. The program is designed to help people with disabilities gain access to business training and development, mentoring and one-on-one counselling services. In addition to technical services and support, financial assistance of up to $150,000 is available through a designated loan fund for disabled persons who want to start up or expand a business. Details about terms and criteria can be obtained by contacting the Community Futures Winnipeg River offices. Business Development/Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) Community Futures Winnipeg River 4 Park Avenue PO Box 505 Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba R0E 1A0 Phone: Phone/TTY: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: 50 September 2011

53 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Eastman Employment Services (EES) EES provides employment services to disabled individuals residing in southeast Manitoba. Unemployed and underemployed individuals living with a disability or barrier to employment are eligible for assistance. Type of Assistance EES offers employment related assistance, specifically: resumes cover letters job search pre-employment interview prep job development Eastman Employment Services 395 Main Street Steinbach, Manitoba Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Mailing address: 84 Brandt Street Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 0E1 September

54 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Employment and Income Assistance (EIA): Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities The Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Program recognizes community living costs more for persons with disabilities. The program provides financial and employment assistance to ease the financial burden for enrolled adults. All participants enrolled with Employment and Income Assistance (EIA), including participants enrolled in the Persons with Disabilities category may receive assistance. Type of Assistance Individuals enrolled in the Persons with Disabilities category may receive the following additional assistance: an automatic allowance of $80 per month for persons living in the community (the Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities benefit) 24 passes per year to get specialized wheelchair transportation for social trips, that may be used at any time an allowance for basic telephone rental costs for medical reasons a monthly amount for coin laundry when coin laundry is the only way for laundry to be done individuals who are working may receive an earnings exemption and allowances for work clothing, transportation and childcare Extra assistance is also provided in the following areas: basic assistance shelter special needs medical transportation special diets health services and supplies school supplies moving costs child care Employment and Income Assistance: Income Assistance for Persons with Disabilities Community Service Delivery 203 South Railway Street E. Colony, Manitoba R0K 1G0 Phone: Intake: [email protected] 52 September 2011

55 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (Rural and Northern Manitoba) Eastman Employment Services (EES) The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program (EDP) was created by Western Economic Diversification Canada in EDP is delivered by professional staff at 16 Community Futures organizations in rural and northern Manitoba. Community Futures is a national rural program that helps communities find ways to improve, grow and become better places to live and do business. Community Futures organizations are led by local boards of directors who volunteer their time, energy and skill. The Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Rural and Northern Manitoba, offers business services to persons with disabilities or health conditions whose businesses are located outside of the City of Winnipeg. Type of Assistance The 16 Community Futures organizations provide the following services: We can help you access business loans up to $125,000. One-to-one business consultation: if you are planning to start a business or already have a business, we can help. We can meet with you to discuss your business needs. Business plan development: we can help you create your business plan. Business resources: we can direct you to available resources and business training within our offices or in the community. Access to repayable loans for viable businesses: Community Futures organizations are a source for small and medium-sized business loans for viable businesses. Community Futures organizations are members of the Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre (C/MBSC) network of satellite sites. Community Futures offices have onsite business resource libraries and computer workstations with access to C/MBSC online research and business planning tools. Community Futures Manitoba Phone: TTY: [email protected] Website: Also, see the appendix in this publication to find your nearest Community Futures office. September

56 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Program Winnipeg This program provides business loans of up to $75,000 to help Winnipeg entrepreneurs with disabilities start or expand their own business. Disabled individuals living in Manitoba could qualify for a loan. Types of Assistance The program provides funds that may be used to: purchase or apply new technology upgrade facilities and equipment develop marketing and promotional activities establish working capital Along with providing loans, the Independent Living Resource Centre provides: access to small business management training assistance in preparing business plans peer support and networking one-on-one consulting services Independent Living Resource Centre Suite 311A Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3H6 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: 54 September 2011

57 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities The Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities supports innovative activities that help persons with disabilities prepare for and obtain employment or self-employment, as well as develop the skills necessary to maintain new employment. Businesses and organizations, including: public health educational institutions band/tribal councils municipal governments To be eligible as a participant, an individual must: self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental disability be unemployed be legally entitled to work in Canada be in need of assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or selfemployment Type of Assistance Funding for employers: Funding may be provided to cover costs such as participant wages or relate employer costs. Funding may also be provided to cover overhead costs related to planning, organizing, operating, delivering and evaluating approved activities, including costs such as staff wages and employment related costs. Eligible expenses will be negotiated with program officials. How to Apply organizations interested in submitting an application should contact their local Service Canada Centre in many places, community-based organizations may provide specialized services and may have information available Programs and Operations, Service Canada Phone: Toll free: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Fax: Website: September

58 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Self Employment (SE) Program Summary The SE program helps eligible unemployed people achieve economic self-sufficiency through the creation of their own jobs. The program provides participants with the training and supports necessary to start a business by offering business planning, selfemployment/entrepreneurial skills training (includes classroom instruction) and individual consulting. Participation is subject to eligibility restrictions. Participants are eligible for up to 52 weeks of training and business supports (planning and on-going coaching) with up to 39 weeks of income support. Businesses must be launched by the end of the 13th week of participation in the program. Employment Manitoba (EM) has contracts with several service providers (organizations who provide service on behalf of EM) to deliver the SE program. Service providers assess the feasibility/viability of business ideas, provide coaching in business plan development/ implementation and offer other business supports as required. In Winnipeg, the program is delivered on either an individual basis or in a group setting and businesses must operate within City of Winnipeg boundaries. If the business will be operating in rural Manitoba, contact the local Employment Centre for more information on the SE program. is based on federal Employment Insurance (EI) legislation and EM guidelines. To be eligible, applicants must be unemployed (working less than an average of 20 hours/week) and be a current or previous EI benefits recipient. Specific additional criteria will apply. Clients who have a disability that will affect their ability to make the business sustainable in one year are eligible for support for a maximum duration of 78 weeks. Applicants must: demonstrate that self-employment is the most appropriate option have a viable and feasible business concept be legally entitled to work in Canada be able to contribute equity towards the business (in cash or in kind) in the amount of 25 per cent of the total EI benefits/living allowances received during the program, up to a maximum of $4,000 Applicants must not: have received funding for skill training within the past two years have been funded by EM or Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC) for the SE program within the past five years start the business or be deemed to be self-employed (according to the regulations of EI or Canada Revenue Agency) prior to being accepted into the SE program Continued on next page 56 September 2011

59 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Self Employment (SE) Program (continued) and Conditions for Businesses Business must be: a Manitoba based venture a new business or an existing business in which the applicant had no prior ownership/ financial interest perceived as being suitable for public funding (does not exploit sex, religion, race or politics) Business must not be: controlled by someone other than the person receiving financial assistance through this program a subsidiary of, or financially supported by another company a multi-level marketing business Application and Approval Process In Winnipeg, the following service providers offer the program. Each offers a unique program with different time frames, curricula and class sizes. Applicants are encouraged to attend information sessions with more than one service provider; but applicants may apply with only one: Meyers Norris Penny ( ) The YMCA/YWCA ( ) CDEM (for francophone service delivery throughout Manitoba) ( ) 1. a service provider about attending an information/orientation session to get an overview of program and what s involved in becoming self-employed. Complete a form so that initial eligibility can be verified. 2. Provide a written business description related to the business concept and attend a personal interview. Using a combination of the business description, application and a personal interview, the service provider assesses suitability for self-employment, the viability and the feasibility of the business idea, and whether the business concept is suitable for public funding. 3. Complete the EM Self Employment Program application form (including an income assessment form) for review by EM. Applicants are encouraged to research business ideas, but must not go beyond the research stage at this point. The following are acceptable activities while awaiting approval: conduct market research research information on licenses and permits, forms of business organizations, how to register a business name, taxes and duties, workers compensation contributions produce items for demonstration purposes Continued on next page September

60 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Self Employment (SE) Program (continued) The following activities are not acceptable while awaiting approval and may disqualify applicants from the SE program. Applicants should not: secure financing purchase a business or a franchise enter into a contract to purchase a premise or a property obtain an occupancy permit, a development permit or an authorization clearance from the zoning branch enter into a lease or take out an option to lease buy or rent equipment specifically for use in the business enter into contracts for supplies (ex: office supplies, materials) sell goods or services connected with the business at any time before acceptance advertise for staff and/or hire anyone for work connected with the proposed business any time before acceptance install a business phone line 4. If selected for the SE program, applicants will be required to sign an agreement with the Province of Manitoba, under which applicant obligations will include: preparing and submitting to the service provider, within the allotted period, a business plan that demonstrates potential for long-term self-employment and self sufficiency launching the business within the allotted timeframe (no later than 13 weeks after your program start date) working full-time on developing and implementing the business plan/business (minimum 30 hours a week) submitting monthly business activity reports and financial statements to the service provider reporting any income from sources other than the business Outside Winnipeg the program is offered on an individual basis following similar procedures to those outlined above. the local Employment Centre for more information. For francophone service delivery throughout Manitoba, call Type of Assistance Financial and planning assistance as well as a 78-week mentoring program are available. Meyers Norris Penny: YMCA/YWCA Employment Services: CDEM (francophone delivery): Rural and Northern Manitoba your local Employment Centre 58 September 2011

61 Entrepreneurs with Disabilities Programs Tax Information for People with Disabilities This website provides easy access to publications and forms dealing with tax information for people with disabilities. Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Website: September

62 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Appendix Bilingual Service Centres/Centres de services bilingues Bilingual Service Centre St. Boniface Des Meurons Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2P9 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: csbsc.mb.ca Bilingual Service Centre St. Vital 1005 St. Mary s Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3S4 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: csbsc.mb.ca Bilingual Service Centre St. Laurent PO Box 215 St. Laurent, Manitoba R0C 2S0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: Bilingual Service Centre Red River Region 427 Sabourin Street PO Box 98 St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba R0A 1V0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: csbsc.mb.ca Continued on next page 60 September 2011

63 Appendix Bilingual Service Centres/Centres de services bilingues (continued) Bilingual Service Centre Mountain Region Rogers Street Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba R0G 1M0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: csbsc.mb.ca Business Gateway Offices Manitoba Business Gateway Brandon 340-9th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Phone: Fax: Website: Manitoba Business Gateway Notre Dame de Lourdes 51 Rogers Street Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba R0G 1M0 Toll free: Website: Manitoba Business Gateway St. Boniface Des Meurons Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R2H 2P9 Toll free: Website: Manitoba Business Gateway St-Pierre-Jolys 427 Sabourin Street St-Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba R0A 1V0 Toll free: Website: Continued on next page September

64 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Business Gateway Offices (continued) Manitoba Business Gateway St. Vital 1005 St. Mary s Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3S4 Toll free: [email protected] Website: Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre Graham Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0J7 Phone: Toll free: Fax: TTY: Website: Community Futures Offices Community Futures Manitoba (Provincial Association) Lombard Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 0V3 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Cedar Lake Region #1 St. Godard Street PO Box 569 The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1K6 Phone: Fax: Toll free: [email protected] Website: Continued on next page 62 September 2011

65 Appendix Community Futures Offices (continued) Parkland 421 Main Street PO Box 516 Grandview, Manitoba R0L 0Y0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Northwest 499 Sherritt Avenue PO Box 188 Lynn Lake, Manitoba R0B 0W0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Dakota Ojibway 4820 Portage Avenue, Unit 2 Headingley, Manitoba R4H 1C8 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Southeast Edmonton Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1R7 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Continued on next page September

66 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Community Futures Offices (continued) East Interlake (formerly NEICOM CFDC) 12 Main Street North PO Box 10 Riverton, Manitoba R0C 2R0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: West Interlake (formerly Super Six CFDC) TBJ Mall Main Street PO Box 68 Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Greenstone Main Street Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1J7 Phone: Fax: Website: Triple R 220 Main Street North PO Box 190 Morris, Manitoba R0G 1K0 Phone: Fax: Toll free: [email protected] Website: Continued on next page 64 September 2011

67 Appendix Community Futures Offices (continued) Heartland 11-2nd Street NE Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1R8 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Westman (formerly Wheat Belt CFDC) 141 Rosser Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 0J6 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Kitayan St. Mary Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0M6 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: White Horse Plains 56 Royal Road North Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 1V1 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Continued on next page September

68 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Community Futures Offices (continued) North Central Development #2-3 Station Road PO Box 1208 Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1P1 Phone: Fax: Toll free: Website: Winnipeg River 4 Park Avenue PO Box 505 Lac du Bonnet, Manitoba R0E 1A0 Phone: or Fax: Toll free: [email protected] Website: North Red 18 Main Street, 2nd Floor Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1P5 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: 66 September 2011

69 Appendix Employment Manitoba Centre Offices Central Region: Morden Centre (bilingual service available) Stephen Street Morden, Manitoba R6M 1T3 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Portage la Prairie Centre 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue E Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3V2 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Eastern Region: Beausejour Centre (bilingual service available) 20 First Street S Beausejour, Manitoba R0E 0C0 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Steinbach Centre (bilingual service available) 321 Main Street Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Z2 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Interlake Region: Gimli Centre 2nd Floor, 62-2nd Avenue Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Selkirk Centre 237 Manitoba Avenue Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 0Y4 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Continued on next page September

70 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Employment Manitoba Centre Offices (continued) Northern Region: Thompson Centre North Centre Mall Station Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0N3 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Northwestern Region: Flin Flon Centre 111 Main Street Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1J9 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: The Pas Centre 305 Fourth Street W PO Box 2550 The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M4 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Parkland Region: Dauphin Centre 135A Second Avenue NE Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 0Z6 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Swan River Centre 201 Fourth Avenue S Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Western Region: Brandon Centre Ninth Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Employment and Training Inquiries: Continued on next page 68 September 2011

71 Appendix Employment Manitoba Centre Offices (continued) Winnipeg: Downtown Centre 391 York Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0P4 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Northeast Centre 1122 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1L1 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Southwest Centre 3338 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0Z1 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: St. Boniface Centre (bilingual service available) 1005 St. Mary s Road Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3S4 Employment and Training Inquiries: Employer Job Orders: Manitoba Business Portal Website Website: September

72 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Offices Small Business Development Branch (A joint federal/provincial co-located office with Canada/Manitoba Business Service Centre) Graham Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0J7 Phone: Toll free: Fax: TTY: Website: Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Western Regional Office Room 131, 340-9th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: Manitoba Entrepreneurship, Training and Trade Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3B 3P4 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: 70 September 2011

73 Appendix Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Offices Red River Region: 467 Rue Sabourin PO Box 98 St. Pierre-Jolys, Manitoba R0A 1V0 Phone: Fax: Central Region: 25 Tupper Street North Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3K1 Phone: Fax: Stephen Street Morden, Manitoba R6M 1Z6 Phone: Fax: Railway Avenue Ashern, Manitoba R0C 0E0 Phone: Fax: Eastman Region: 20-1st Street South PO Box 50 Beausejour, Manitoba R0E 0C0 Phone: Fax: Pine Street Pine Falls, Manitoba R0E 1M0 Phone: Fax: Unit A - 30 Dawson Road St. Anne, Manitoba R5H 1B5 Phone: Phone: Fax: Main Street Steinbach, Manitoba R5G 1Z2 Phone: Fax: Continued on next page September

74 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Offices (continued) Interlake Region: 120-6th Avenue Gimli, Manitoba R0C 1B0 Phone: Fax: Main Street Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 1V7 Phone: Fax: rd Avenue South Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0 Phone: Fax: Mountain Region: Centre Dom Benoit 51 Rodgers Street Notre Dame de Lourdes, Manitoba R0G 1M0 Phone: Toll free: Northern Region: 59 Elizabeth Drive Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1X4 Phone: Fax: Main Street Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1K2 Phone: Fax: rd St & Ross Avenue The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1M4 Phone: Fax: Continued on next page 72 September 2011

75 Appendix Manitoba Family Services and Consumer Affairs Offices (continued) Parkland Region: Second Avenue SW Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 3E5 Phone: Fax: , th Avenue South Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 Phone: Fax: , Western Region: 340-9th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6C2 Phone: Fax: September

76 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Regional Health Authorities Assiniboine Regional Health Authority 192-1st Avenue West PO Box 579 Souris, Manitoba R0K 2C0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: Brandon Regional Health Authority 150A - 7th Street Brandon, Manitoba R7A 7M2 Phone: Fax: Website: Burntwood Regional Health Authority 867 Thompson Drive S. Thompson, Manitoba R8N 1Z4 Phone: Fax: [email protected] Website: Churchill RHA Inc. Churchill Health Centre PO Box 2500 Churchill, Manitoba R0B 0E0 Phone: Fax: Website: Interlake Regional Health Authority 589 3rd Avenue S. Stonewall, Manitoba R0C 2Z0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: [email protected] Website: Continued on next page 74 September 2011

77 Appendix Regional Health Authorities (continued) Nor-Man Regional Health Authority 84 Church Street PO Box 130 Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1M7 Phone: Fax: Website: North-Eastman Health Authority 24 Aberdeen Avenue PO Box 339 Pinawa, Manitoba R0E 1L0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: Parkland Regional Health Authority 625-3rd Street SW Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 1R7 Phone: Toll free: Fax: or Website: Regional Health Authority Central Manitoba Inc. 180 Centennaire Drive Southport, Manitoba R0H 1N0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: Continued on next page September

78 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Regional Health Authorities (continued) South Eastman Health/Sante Sud-Est Inc. PO Box 470 La Broquerie, Manitoba R0A 0W0 Phone: Toll free: Fax: Website: Winnipeg Regional Health Authority Carlton Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 4Y1 Phone: Fax: Website: 76 September 2011

79 Appendix Service Canada Centres Toll free: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Website: Brandon Service Canada Centre Unit Princess Avenue Brandon, Manitoba R7A 6E2 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Hearing impaired TTY: Automated telephone reporting service: Dauphin Service Canada Centre 135-2nd Avenue NE Dauphin, Manitoba R7N 0Z6 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Phone: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Website: Continued on next page September

80 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Service Canada Centres (continued) Flin Flon Service Canada Centre 111 Main Street Flin Flon, Manitoba R8A 1J9 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: , Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Swan River Service Canada Centre 201-4th Avenue South Swan River, Manitoba R0L 1Z0 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Job order service hotline: , Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Phone: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Website: Continued on next page 78 September 2011

81 Appendix Service Canada Centres (continued) Morden Service Canada Centre 158 Stephen Street Morden, Manitoba R6M 1T3 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Labour standards: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Portage la Prairie Service Canada Centre 1016 Saskatchewan Avenue E. Portage la Prairie, Manitoba R1N 3V2 Main number: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Labour standards: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Phone: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Website: Continued on next page September

82 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Service Canada Centres (continued) Selkirk Service Canada Centre 237 Manitoba Avenue Selkirk, Manitoba R1A 2M8 Main number: , Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: , Income security call centre: Labour programs: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Steinbach Service Canada Centre 321 Main Street PO Box 1149 Steinbach, Manitoba R0A 2A0 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Labour standards: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Phone: O-Canada ( ) TTY: Website: Continued on next page 80 September 2011

83 Appendix Service Canada Centres (continued) The Pas Service Canada Centre 305-4th Street West PO Box 660 The Pas, Manitoba R9A 1K7 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Thompson Service Canada Centre North Centre Mall Station Road Thompson, Manitoba R8N 0N3 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Income security call centre: Labour programs: Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Continued on next page September

84 Employment Programs and Services for People with Disabilities Guide Service Canada Centres (continued) Winnipeg Centre Service Canada Centre 391 York Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 0E6 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Income security call centre: Labour programs: , Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Winnipeg Northeast Service Canada Centre 1122 Henderson Highway Winnipeg, Manitoba R2G 1L1 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Income security call centre: Labour programs: , Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: Continued on next page 82 September 2011

85 Appendix Service Canada Centres (continued) Winnipeg St-Boniface Service Canada Centre 1001 Autumnwood Drive Winnipeg, Manitoba R2M 3S4 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Record of Employment information: Income security call centre: Labour programs: , Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: , Winnipeg South-West Service Canada Centre 3338 Portage Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba R3K 0Z1 Main number: Regional call centre for Employment Insurance and Social Insurance Numbers: Employment telemessage: Record of Employment order: Income security call centre: Labour programs: , Hearing impaired TTY: Job order service hotline: Job order faxback: Automated telephone reporting service: Foreign worker: September

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