Life Directions Employment Supports

07/15/2025

03/26/2025

Two weeks until this session — have you registered for it yet? Do it here: https://ontariodisabilityemploymentnetwork15.wildapricot.org/event-6111581

–Tuesday, April 8
–1 p.m. ET (1–2 p.m.)
–On Zoom
–Hosted by ODEN Disability Employment Inclusion Specialist Sarah Birch

Featured speaker is Casey Mceuin from Michaels. He is Manager – Inclusion and Diversity.

He’ll be talking about:
–Michaels and the success of the Makers Like Me inclusive hiring program for people who have a disability
¬–Diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging at Michaels
–Workplace culture and accessibility at North America’s largest arts and crafts retail chain
–How and when you can support job seekers who have a disability to apply

If you’re an Employment Service provider, job seeker or other stakeholder anywhere in Canada who’s interested in connecting with employers hiring people who have a disability, this national event’s an ideal one to attend.

We created this series to give businesses an opportunity to inform disability Employment Service Providers across the country about their business, their diversity and inclusion strategy, any current opportunities available within their business and how to apply.



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White and gradient purple and blue promotional graphic for the ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series. The name of the series, the name of the featured organization, and the date and time of the event are in large white text against the gradient coloured background. On the right side of the image, there’s a circular photo of Casey McCeuin. To the right of the photo, black text against white identifies him. Underneath the identifier text there’s a red Michaels logo. At the bottom left corner is the ODEN Biz Connect logo. At the bottom right, there is a purple "Register" button. Text at the bottom states, "Closed captioning & ASL provided for this event."

03/20/2025

Happening at our Markdale Branch next week!

For more information or questions, please call 519-986-2222 ext. 6375 or email programs@segchc.ca .

South East Grey Community Health Centre

03/01/2025

Spots available, this is a great opportunity for hands on learning.

03/01/2025

FREE CPR/AED Level C Training. Markdale & Dundalk locations -light refreshments. Space is limited. Registration information ⬇️

02/16/2025

02/02/2025

How accessible is your business?
–Is your company website accessible? (95.9% of home pages have WCAG2 failures)
–Are all your building entrances and interior spaces accessible?
–Are all your communications (both internal and external) accessible?
–Is your *entire* recruitment process accessible? (including both in-person and virtual interviews, and online application processes)

*Everything* should be accessible to *everyone.* Regardless of whether they have a disability. But especially if they do.

There’s a great virtual “Lunch ‘N Learn” coming up next month that can help you implement, track and measure in your organization!

Sign up for this lunch-hour Zoom session hosted by the : “Implementing and Tracking Accessibility Progress.”

When: Tuesday, February 11, 12 Noon–1 p.m. ET
Via: Zoom

ASL and bilingual captioning are being provided.

Find out more about the webinar: https://www.can-rca.ca/event/implementing-and-tracking-accessibility-progress/

Register: https://www.can-rca.ca/can-connect-forum-registration/




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01/21/2025

Casting Call! Got Game is back for a second season! Mountain Road Productions and AMI explore coming-of-age in a board game cafe as youth with disabilities share their stories while playing inclusive tabletop games.

Candidates should:
Be between the ages 16-25, identify as having an invisible disability or visible disability, interested in sharing engaging experiences and/or insightful outlooks to a televised audience.

Open to candidates living in Canada. Please contact Joshua Ang through email (joshua.dw.ang14@gmail.com) or Instagram (_joshuaang) for more information.

12/13/2024

JANUARY 2025 - Young Adults!
Join Recreational Respite's online groups for Young Adults! Inclusive for all abilities, these groups foster outcomes such as creativity, critical thinking, independence, and self-discovery, along with healthy lifestyles, relationships, and skills for success.

Registration is open now for all January programs: www.recrespite.com/virtual-services/

This month we invite you to a FREE peer-to-peer program, Movie Talk! Thursday, January 30 at 6:30pm ET, and check out our other programs, there is something for everyone!

❄Survivor! Team Building
❄Goals and Resolutions
❄Bookworm's Book Club
❄Exploring Diversity
❄Online Trips: Hogwarts, and Sable Island
❄Winter Warm-Ups (exercise group)
❄Dating and Healthy Relationships
❄The RecRoom: Arts and Mixed Media
❄Friendship Circle Series
❄TGIF Game Nights!
❄and more

All of our programs are run via Zoom, scheduled in Eastern Time, and inclusive to young adults of all abilities (ages 16+) through out Canada.



🖥 www.recrespite.com/virtual-services
📧 groups@recrespite.com
📞 1-877-855-7070

12/12/2024

All Life Directions meetings will be virtual on December 12, 2024

12/11/2024

Are you feeling stuck? Like you’re always missing out on opportunities or constantly hitting setbacks in your life? If you can relate, the In Motion & Momentum program may be just what you need. This free 10-week program will help you break through barriers and ignite your potential.

Next Adult Program starts January 20th at VPI Employment Services, 200 McNabb Street, Walkerton. To register and learn more contact 519-371-9222 or employment@osgb.ymca