Category Archives: Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities

Dear Joanna I’m a happily employed accounting assistant at a large company that I secured through my job coach from Reena’s Channels supported employment program. My boss has requested that I complete the data entry of 100 financial statements with … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna, I was laid off from my job because the company is closing. I am looking for work in reception, and am working with a Reena job coach to help me with my job search. The coach is encouraging … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna I’ve been working as a lot attendant at a local grocery store for five years. I’m a person with developmental disabilities so it took me a long time and lots of support from Reena’s job coaches to finally … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna, Thanks to my Reena job coach, I will be starting a new job next week as a stocking clerk in a busy retail store. I’m excited and nervous as I want to make a good impression with my … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna I am a recent graduate from community college as a developmental services worker. With one semester in a co-op placement at Reena, and a few summers as a camp counsellor with a special needs camp, I’m clear about … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna, I told my job coach that I want to quit my job yesterday. The manager got angry at me when I made a mistake at work. I’ve been at this job for two weeks. I don’t want to … Continue reading →

Employment Advice for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna I am both scared and nervous about my very first ever job interview that I will be attending for a customer service position at a local retail store. It’s my dream … Continue reading →

Dear Joanna I have a huge employment gap in my resume as a result of trying to manage my disabilities. Finally, I am ready to begin my job search but am concerned about being away from the labour market for … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I am an observant Jew who keeps the Sabbath and all the Jewish holy days. I will be required to leave early on Fridays during certain months of the year, and … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I am learning how to use social media tools in my job search, especially Linkedin. I’m worried about posting my photo and other personal information, and particularly concerned that my disabilities … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I’m struggling with getting a job offer even though I’m a qualified customer service specialist and it’s my strength and passion. Because of my disability, I am unable to pass the … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I am a copy editor who had to change the way I work this past year.  Due to my disabilities, I have to attend weekly doctors’ appointments as well as take … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I have not worked in a long time as I have been dealing with other issues in my life that are related to my disability. I have not had the energy … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, The holiday season is coming soon. My disabilities result in increased anxiety around being unemployed during this time of the year. In general, I have a hard time relaxing, resting and … Continue reading →

Employment Advice For Persons With Developmental Disabilities Dear Joanna, I’m a job seeker with a developmental disability. My job coach has been trying to arrange job interviews for me but the gap in my resume and work experience has been … Continue reading →