The Community Placement Program provides community based
supports for adults (18+) who have a developmental disability.
The Program is comprised of four components:
Community Initiatives
Supports are provided to youth who have left the secondary
school system, between the ages of 18 – 29 years.
Emphasis is on increasing the individual’s connections
within their community. This is accomplished through exposure
to activities that provide the opportunity for enjoyment
and personal growth. These activities may include social
skill development, recreation, leisure, volunteer and or
employment. Supports are time limited and transition planning
occurs.
Community Supports
Supports are provided to individuals 18+. Employment Instructors
assist individuals to determine their career goals which
include both employment (minimum wage or better) and volunteer
opportunities. On site job coaching, training and monitoring
is provided. Additional “perks” are offered
which may include formal training sessions, summer enhancement
opportunities and monthly dinner meetings to connect and
problem solve with peers. This is a long term support system.
Skills Review / Job Development
Individuals who have identified employment as their goal may be referred to this process. Skills review involves an on-site assessment of work related skills. Job Development involves job search assistance with the goal of interview opportunities that will ultimately lead to employment offers.
This project is funded by the Government of Canada.
Community Link
Supports are provided to individuals who are interested in exploring community based vocational goals and identifying the steps required to move toward these goals. Emphasis is placed upon the participant’s desire for an individually tailored support plan designed to aid with their informed decision making. This is accomplished through participant guided skill development workshops that are led by an Instructor (Social Skills, Coping with Emotions, Employability, and Healthy Lifestyles), practicing and applying skills in a variety of scenarios, 1:1 counsel and support, site tours of businesses and/or organizations, and a time limited supported volunteer option.
Upcoming events:
Dinner Meetings are held the 3rd Thursday of the month
from 5:00 - 7:00 pm with the exception of July
and August.
For more information or to register, please contact your Instructor.
September 16, 2010: Community Resources
October 21, 2010: Team Builiding Acitivity
November 18, 2010: 2011 Planning Meeting
NEWSFLASH: Gearing up for another year of Best Buddies!
Once again, Best Buddies will be having a chapter at the University of Waterloo and
K-W Habilitation Services will continue to be the partner agency.
The Best Buddies philosophy is simple. Many people who have a developmental disability often have few opportunities to develop friendships with people, aside from paid staff. Friendships with buddy pairs are developed by doing things with one another and finding common interests. These friendships can play a vital role in helping both individuals in the buddy pair to develop an ongoing sense of purpose, identity, self worth, and responsibility. In a buddy pair, both make a commitment to the friendship. Ultimately, the friendship is a means to an end, and that end is a more inclusive society in which everyone’s contributions are recognized and valued.
Information will be going out to past buddies during the first two weeks of September.
If you are interested in learning more about Best Buddies, please contact:
