Learning Disabilities Info
"The only disability in life is a bad attitude."
-- Scott Hamilton --
Note from College of the North Atlantic
College of the North Atlantic is committed to providing an inclusive learning environment which celebrates and encourages diversity. CNA promotes equal access and opportunities to facilitate success in the educational community and in the community at large.
Contact:
Prince Philip Drive Campus
Colleen Hickey | Accessibility Services Co-ord | 709/758-7213 | [email protected]
Ted Power | Accessibility Services Co-ord | 709/758-7368 | [email protected]
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Web Links for Persons with Disabilities
Adaptive Equipment
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Beyond Graduation: Moving Your Life
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association (CHHA-NL )
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
Independent Living Resource Centre
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Tetra Society
Career Planning
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Beyond Graduation: Moving Your Life
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
Employment and Career Development Disability Awareness Series (DAS)
Persons With Disabilities Online
Employment
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Business Abilities
Disability Work Search Resources - CanadianCareers.com
EnableLink: Employment: Disability Organizations
Job Accommodation Services (JAS) and Consultancy Services
Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD)
Application for Job Trainer Support 2008 (pdf)
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities
Valuing Differences - A Disability Reference Guide (pdf)
WORKink
Supported Employment for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Exploits Community Employment Corporation
Visions Employment
Wage Subsidy for Persons with Disabilities
Learning
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) - Partners For Workplace Inclusion
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) - Youth the Future
Easter Seals NL - Youth
Glenn Roy Blundon Centre for Students with Disabilities - MUN
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
National Education Association for Disabled Students (NEADS)
Stella Burry Community Services
Student Support Services - Newfoundland and Labrador
Mental Health Disabilities
PREP Program Health and Community Services - St. John's Region
Various Disabilities
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) - Partners For Workplace Inclusion
Canadian Paraplegic Association
Independent Living Resource Centre
Office of Employment Equity for Persons with Disabilities
Stella Burry Community Services
Financial Supports
Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Canada Pension Plan
Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD)
Application for Job Trainer Support 2008 (pdf)
Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - Non EI Eligible
Wage Subsidy for Persons with Disabilities
Learning Disabilities
Learning Disabilities Association of Newfoundland and Labrador
Other Disability Related Sites
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Beyond Graduation: Moving Your Life
Business Abilities
Canadian Hard of Hearing Association Newfoundland and Labrador
Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) - Newfoundland and Labrador Division
Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
Centre of Excellence for Children and Adolescents with Special Needs
Coalition of Persons with Disabilities (COD) - Newfoundland and Labrador
Newfoundland and Labrador Association for Community Living
Newfoundland and Labrador Association of the Deaf
Student Support Services - Newfoundland and Labrador
Other Links
LMI Sites Across Canada
Provincial and Federal Government Links
Additional Resources
- For a complete listing of resources available on this site, visit the Resources section.
Visions Employment is a non-profit community based Employment Corporation serving individuals with developmental disabilities. The objective is to seek employment for individuals with developmental disabilities in occupations suitable to their interests and abilities, utilizing a team approach in an effort to meet the employment needs of individuals with developmental disabilities.
Visions Employment is now offering a Youth Employment Program that will service high school students with developmental disabilities who are interested in summer as well as year round part time, after school and weekend employment.
For more information contact:
Career Development Specialist
Visions Employment Inc.
Tel: (709) 364-4607
Fax: (709) 364-4700
www.visionsemployment.ca
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Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD)
https://www.gov.nl.ca/isl/files/publications-pdf-nl-lmapd-16-17.pdf
Students wishing to explore possible employment & training assistance under this program are encouraged to complete this online application first. See link below. This information was provided to Guidance Office by the Department of Advanced Education & Skills this morning.
Completing the Employment and Training Assessment (ETA)
Helpful tips for completing the ETA online:
- It would be helpful to gather the following personal information prior to beginning:
- SIN
- Education and training
- Work experience
- You will have the ability to work on your application in more than one sitting, until it is complete. The Forms System will save any of the information you have entered.
- The Bluedrop AES Online Forms and Workshops system is hosted by Coursepark; a secure environment that meets Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s rigid privacy standards and secure information transmission protocols.
- As such, clients are required to register with Coursepark to create their login ID by entering their email address and a private password. This registration process is necessary to ensure client security.
- As part of the privacy and security protocol, individuals will receive a separate confirmation/validation email to validate their registration credentials before proceeding to the AES Online forms/workshop Coursepark environment.
- If individuals are using public access computers to access forms or online workshops, please remember to always log out of the system when finished using the computer.
- If you are having technical issues with the Coursepark system, individuals may submit a support ticket to [email protected]. Please include a detailed description of your issue.
- For assistance with completion of the Employment and Training Assessment (ETA), you may call 1-800-563-6600 or email [email protected] to set up a time that is convenient for you to discuss with an Advanced Education and Skills staff person by telephone or in-person.
System Requirements:
To access the AES Forms and Workshops users will require the following technical operating system(s): IE 8, Chrome or Firefox. The workshops use Flash which has limited functionality on mobile devices such as Apple iPads without the use of specialized applications such as Puffin.
Click on link:
http://www.aes.gov.nl.ca/empservices/training_assessment.html
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Employability Assistance for Persons with Disabilities - Newfoundland & Labrador
Fact Sheet
This program is designed to assist individuals with a disability acquire the skills, experience and support necessary to successfully prepare for, enter or remain in the work force. Services include employment counselling and assessment, employment planning, pre-employment training, post-secondary education, skills training, technical aids and other supports to assist individuals obtain access to job opportunities and training. This program is cost-shared with Human Resources Social Development Canada.
Who Does it Serve?
The Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD) is for people with a disability and demonstrated challenges in accessing education or employment.
Description
Current Programs funded under LMAPD which are delivered by the Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment include:
Training and Employment Services:
Fact Sheet
offers support to individuals in obtaining their first post- secondary degree, diploma or certificate and/or employment
staff work with individuals to develop and implement their employment plan.
individuals wishing to access these services should contact HRLE
individuals completing Level 3 High School or ABE should contact HRLE in January of the year they will be graduating.
Job Trainer Support:
eligible individuals who have a developmental disability may avail of this support to help them obtain employment.
individuals wishing to access this support should contact HRLE
community groups (usually employment corporations), work in a particular community to develop jobs for eligible participants.
Community Partnerships:
The Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment provides funding to community agencies across Newfoundland and Labrador to deliver employment support services for eligible clients of the department.
For the names of agencies offering this service in your area please contact the Human Resources, Labour and Employment office in your area.
How to Access?
For information, contact the HRLE office in your area:
Avalon
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-877-729-7888
TTY: 1-888-380-2299
Central
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-888-632-4555
TTY: 1-877-292-4205
Western
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-866-417-4753
TTY: 1-888-445-8585
Labrador
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-866-449-3144
TTY: 1-866-443-4046
Or
Labour Market and Career Information Hotline
Department of Human Resources, Labour and Employment
Toll-free: 1-800-563-6600
St. John's area: 729-6600
TTY: 1-866-729-4685
Fax: 1-709-729-1129
Email: [email protected]
http://www.lmiworks.nl.ca/
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