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ALT Emily smiling at a desk endorsing the Ready, Willing and Able program that helps people with intellectual disabilities or autism access training and careers; handwritten quote reads, “Every bit of experience matters and helps you grow.”
ALT “The help has been spectacular and I’ve been able to make good progress with my academic goals” - Erik With funding from the Government of Canada, Ready Willing and Able has supported hundreds of post-secondary students like Erik to break down barriers and achieve their goals. With renewed funding, RWA can continue to fill support gaps and facilitate access to inclusive post-secondary programs.
ALT « Le soutien a été exceptionnel et m’a permis de faire de réels progrès vers mes objectifs universitaires» - Erik Grâce au financement du gouvernement du Canada, Prêts, disponibles et capables a soutenu des centaines d’étudiantes et d’étudiants du postsecondaire, comme Erik, afin de lever les obstacles à leur réussite. Avec un financement renouvelé, le programme pourra continuer à combler les lacunes en matière de soutien et à faciliter l’accès à des parcours d’études postsecondaires inclusifs.
ALT The Government of Canada’s investment in Ready Willing and Able allowed Inclusion Canada and the Autism Alliance of Canada to launch The Inclusive Workplace, an online resource for businesses, job seekers, and workers. If RWA’s funding is renewed, 50 new resources will be added to The Inclusive Workplace supporting employers to hire inclusively.
ALT L’investissement du gouvernement du Canada dans Prêts, disponibles et capables a permis à Inclusion Canada et à l’Alliance canadienne de l’autisme de lancer Le Milieu de Travail Inclusif, une ressource en ligne destinée aux entreprises, aux personnes en recherche d’emploi et aux travailleuses et travailleurs. Si le financement du programme est renouvelé, 50 nouvelles ressources seront ajoutées au Milieu de Travail Inclusif.
ALT Construction worker in hard hat and high-visibility vest holding a long metal pipe in a concrete corridor, newspaper headline reads "Advocates seek job opportunities for those with intellectual disabilities."
ALT “Our members see themselves reflected in our staff, and that tells people: you belong here” - Brett The Government of Canada’s investment in Ready Willing and Able helped Charlottetown’s 782 Fitness feel the benefits of inclusive employment. If RWA’s funding is renewed, 125,000 more businesses will have the opportunity to become inclusive employers.
ALT « Nos membres se reconnaissent dans notre personnel, et cela leur envoie un message clair : vous avez votre place ici » - Brett L’investissement du gouvernement du Canada dans Prêts, disponibles et capables a permis à l’entreprise 782 Fitness, à Charlottetown, de constater les avantages de l’emploi inclusif. Si le financement du programme est renouvelé, 125 000 entreprises supplémentaires auront la possibilité de devenir des employeurs inclusifs.
ALT The image shows a person working in a store, circled. Beside the image, is a quote: "The project nurtured their resilience and fostered a sense of pride in their heritage" - Elder, Métis Faamii Foundation With funding from the Government of Canada, Ready Willing and Able has invested in community-led employment for Indigenous, Black, and racialized youth with an intellectual disability or autism. With renewed funding, 9 more communities will have the opportunity to benefit from this investment
ALT Le projet a renforcé leur résilience et nourri leur fierté envers leur héritage » – Aîné, Métis Faamii Foundation Grâce au financement du gouvernement du Canada, Prêts, disponibles et capables a investi dans des initiatives communautaires favorisant l’emploi des jeunes Autochtones, Noirs et racisés autistes ou ayant une déficience intellectuelle. Avec un financement renouvelé, neuf autres communautés auront l’occasion d’y bénéficier.
ALT Inclusion Canada Submission to the National Housing Council Review Panel on the lack of Accessible Housing in Canada. Key Contact: Tara Levandier, Executive Director, Operations & Social Impact, Inclusion Canada
ALT Smiling woman holding a tub in a grocery freezer, circled in pink; quote reads “I always wanted to be on my own someday.” Graphic says Ready, Willing & Able helped her gain independence and urges funding to create 4,000 jobs for people with an intellectual disability or autism.
ALT A promotional graphic in French featuring Olivia, a young woman smiling while working at a grocery store, holding a tub of ice cream in front of a freezer. A handwritten quote reads, “J’ai toujours voulu être autonome un jour” (“I always wanted to be independent one day”). The text explains that the Government of Canada's investment in the Ready, Willing & Able program helped Olivia gain meaningful employment and begin saving to buy a home, and states that renewing funding could help 4,000 more autistic people and people with an intellectual disability find employment across Canada. The graphic includes the Ready, Willing & Able logo and ends with the message, “L’emploi inclusif, ça fonctionne. Financez Prêts Disponibles et Capables.”
