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Page 1: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Who Are We?

Page 2: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

SJACL Mission Statement

Our mission is to ensure theFull Equality,Full Inclusion, and,Full Community Participation ofpersons with intellectual disabilities.

Page 3: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Who Is SJACL?

SJACL: Provides support to people with intellectual

disabilities to be included in their community, Has been active in Saint John for over 50 years, Encourages independence, real choices, and

inclusive communities.

Page 4: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

What Do We Do?

SJACL:Operates an employment program to build bridges between employers and people with disabilities and/or barriers to employment,Sponsors a “Transition from School to Work/Life” program in partnership with School Districts 6 and 8,Sponsors programs for families in the greater Saint John area (the area between Sussex and Grand Bay/Westfield.

Page 5: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Employment

The SJACL Employment Program: Has helped over 180 participants with an

intellectual disability find employment, Assists clients with employment retention and

job maintenance, Helps employers and business identify

employer needs, Helps with employment training programs.

Page 6: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Education/Training

The SJACL “Transition from School to Work/Life Program” helps clients transition from school to:Further TrainingEmploymentRecreational ActivitiesSocial Networks

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Family Programs

SJACL Family Programs include:Family Network - Share ExperiencesIdentifying Family NeedsSocial Network - Best BuddiesRecreation - Special OlympicsPATHS - Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

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Employment Success Stories

Canadian Tire Tim Horton’s Cendant Call CentreAtlantic Veterinary

Clinic

Harbour StationSwiss ChaletVONNAPA HamptonMacDonalds

A few of the SJACL employment success stories include job placements with:

Page 9: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Employment Success Stories

NAPA Hampton – Stocking Shelves

Page 10: Who Are We?. SJACL Mission Statement Our mission is to ensure the Full Equality, Full Inclusion, and, Full Community Participation of persons with intellectual

Employment Success Stories

Kitchen – Swiss Chalet

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Employment Success Stories

Home Support Worker Graduates

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Planning AlternativeTomorrows with HopePATH

PATH – Planning Alternative Tomorrows with Hope

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PATH Planning AlternativeTomorrows with Hope

Completed PATH