by Jennifer Fournier | Nov 22, 2017 | Blog
This blog is about acknowledging someone who myself and others feel has significantly altered the lives of people involved in inclusive employment. Her name is Denise Bissonette, and her impact within the Supportive Employment community has been one of legend. Simply...
by Jasmine Pettigrew | Nov 8, 2017 | Blog
When I started working at CAES it was right in the middle of DEAM 2016. I was in the midst of training and job shadowing, not quite comfortable in my role yet, I didn’t attend any of the DEAM events throughout the rest of the month. This year I was excited and was...
by Jennifer Fournier | Jun 12, 2017 | Blog
I have been very fortunate to be a part of of the AAWOC Committee for the past 3 years. Every year this volunteer run committee, with funding from Suncor and Imperial Oil, hosts a celebration over the lunch hour at Olympic Plaza. We have entertainment and a free BBQ-...
by Calgary Alternative Employment Services | May 31, 2017 | Blog
Ten years ago, a colleague invited me to attend a local conference focused on the employment of Indigenous People with disabilities. The employment service I oversee was occasionally serving urban indigenous people so I agreed to go in the interest of learning some...
by Cal Schuler | May 16, 2017 | Blog
Since the late 90’s, I have had the honor and privilege of working with First Nation Communities, more specifically with Treaty 7 members, to address the barriers to employment that people with disabilities face. Although my focus in assisting these communities...
