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At Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc. (PPRC), we specialize in providing personal employment counseling services to people with physical, psychological or developmental disabilities looking to enter the workforce. As an approved service provider for the Ontario Disability Support Program: Employment Supports, we’ve been helping clients in Ottawa and the surrounding areas with employment planning, career coaching, and work placements for over twenty six years.
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The PPRC team is recognizing World Down Syndrome Day by showing off their most colourful socks!
When someone asks you about your socks you can tell them, "I'm wearing them to raise awareness of Down Syndrome". Then you can tell them everything that you think they need to know about Down Syndrome.
ID: collage of colourful socks worn by the PPRC team
This morning when you get dressed, choose some socks that are going to get noticed!
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Today on the International Day of Happiness we are reminded that our actions matter and that each of us can help build a more compassionate world, wherever we are.
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“Everyone has an invisible sign hanging from their neck saying, ‘Make me feel important.’ Never forget this message when working with people.” – Mary Kay Ash
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Interested in learning the business benefits of inclusive hiring?
Contact us at 613-748-3220 or www.pprc.ca.
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*Recommended Read* Acceptance, not awareness, key to fostering inclusivity in the arts | CBC News https://bit.ly/3JrVzeq CBC News
Ammanda Zelinski had trouble making friends when she was young. But when she started performing and thriving in theatre, she blossomed. She has autism and says singing, writing, acting and performing helped her find joy.
PPRC is a vocational rehabilitation company that specializes in assisting persons who self-identify as living with a disability to prepare for and find employment.
Visit www.pprc.ca to learn more.
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“Each time a woman stands up for herself, she stands up for all women.” –Maya Angelou
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Canada Council for the Arts is for a Wellness and Inclusion Advisor. If you're interested in this exciting role, please visit https://bit.ly/3J9FloI.
Growing inequalities around the world are becoming increasingly evident in the context of digital skills and access to technologies, with women being left behind as the result of a digital gender divide.
Join UN Women and together, we will to create an equal digital future for all.
https://bit.ly/3SWd2yD
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[Photosensitive warning: this video contains flashes of light that could trigger seizures for people with visual sensitivities]Growing inequalities around th...
We are saddened to hear that International Disability Rights Leader, and Trailblazer Judith Heumann has passed away. We have featured her on our social media several times, recognizing the impact she has had in the disability community.
May you rest in peace Judith.
Social workers help bring real change for real life.
Get to know more about them: https://bit.ly/3ZoR7Tk
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Kindness makes you the most beautiful person in the world, no matter what you look like.
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Our commitment to service excellence is founded on a caring approach and supported by a high degree of professionalism and advanced technology. We’re known for our positive environment and enthusiasm while providing life-changing disability management and rehabilitation services. Visit www.pprc.ca for more information.
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Happy to all social workers!
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Making your recruitment strategy digitally inclusive opens the door to an “under-tapped” pool of talent.
It’s time to prioritize digital inclusivity – and here’s how to do it – Ottawa Business Journal https://bit.ly/3Yxl7wb
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If your recruitment strategy isn’t accessible to people with disabilities, you’re missing out, especially if your team works virtually.
Today is Pink Shirt Day.
The PPRC team takes a stand on anti-bullying and advocating for kindness and inclusivity in the workplace. Bullying is a major problem in schools, workplaces and online. Help us create awareness year-round to avoid harm in our society.
https://bit.ly/3HnYXEY
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Pink Shirt Day reminds us all to be kind, to lift each other up, to speak up for those who don't have a voice. You know, like every day!Visit our online stor...
PPRC helps clients with disabilities establish a career goal and secure employment. We utilize our “Ability” employment process to ensure we find employment opportunities for our clients that result in independence and success. This process includes application support, vocational rehabilitation, career coaching, and skills training.
Contact us at www.pprc.ca to get started on the road to your new career.
Have a wonderful, safe day.
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“The path to diversity begins with supporting, mentoring, and sponsoring diverse women and men to become leaders and entrepreneurs.”
–Denise Morrison (Retired CEO and President of Campbell Soup Company)
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Find joy in everything you choose to do. Happy Valentine's Day!
Wear Red Canada Day is celebrated annually across Canada on February 13th to raise awareness about women’s heart health. This is a reminder for all Canadians, but especially Canadian women, to be mindful, curious, and proactive in the management of our heart health and wellness. ❤
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PPRC is celebrating Black History Month to honour the legacy and achievements of black Canadians, who throughout history have accomplished so much to make the country a prosperous and compassionate nation as it is today.
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Former Ontario lieutenant-governor David Onley remembered at funeral as role model, family man | CBC News https://bit.ly/3jqK4tp
His son said at his father's funeral last Monday that his greatest wish was for all people who identify as living with a disability to have the ability to fully participate in the social, cultural and economic life of Canada.
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David Onley, a former lieutenant-governor for Ontario, was remembered Monday as a tireless advocate, a role model, a man of faith and a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
Linda Simpson and Susan Forster, were pleased to recognize Alexander Waddell, Senior Officer, Outreach Policy and Reporting, Accessibility Unit, Canadian Human Rights Commission, for his commitment to strengthening MentorAbility in a federal setting. A job seeker’s path to employment was positively influenced when Alexander was able to share his career journey in the field of human rights. This elevated the job seeker’s confidence to successfully pursue opportunities within the Government of Canada. This accomplishment deserves to be celebrated!
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Linda Simpson, Director of Rehabilitation Services, Alexander Waddell, Senior Officer, Canadian Human Rights and Susan Forster, Program Coordinator PPRC- MentorAbility.
Whether you are a founder or people leader, an entrepreneur or corporate veteran, you’re likely thinking about DEI—diversity, equity and inclusion—more than ever these days.
Do You DEI? Get The Top 5 Secrets To Fostering Inclusion & Belonging At Work https://bit.ly/3HzGJ4x
ID: Workplace diversity expert Dee C. Marshall, CEO of Diverse & Engaged.
Companies large and small must be intentional about creating a culture where DEI can thrive.
The first week of February is National White Cane week in Canada.
For blind people, the white cane is an essential tool that gives them the ability to achieve a full and independent life. It allows them to move freely and safely from place to place—whether it's at work, at school, or around our neighbourhoods.
When you see a blind person using a white cane, remember that the cane is their tool to safely and independently navigate the environment. There's no need to shout warnings or try to physically steer them so that our canes won't bump into things. Remember that they are using their canes to explore what is around them.
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A new month, a new chance to work on your goals. What do you hope to accomplish this month?
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We are proud to be an Honoured Nominee for the Bonterra Impact Awards Inclusive Cultivator category!
The inaugural case management awards celebrate and recognize social good organizations that use data and case management software to elevate and further their mission, demonstrate community advocacy and efficiency, innovate, foster inclusivity and engagement, and draw insights from data.
View the full list of nominees here: https://bit.ly/3Jjo26r
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MentorAbility at it’s best.
During Mentorship Month, Susan Forster from PPRC-MentorAbility is pleased to recognize Lisa Strangway from The Marketing Station with a MentorAbility Award.
This is in response to her leadership in the business community mentoring a social media entrepreneur who self-identifies as living with a disability. Lisa significantly influenced the protégé’s resilience while operating a business during the pandemic. Please help us congratulate Lisa as a champion of inclusion in Eastern Ontario!
Photo: Lisa Strangway, The Marketing Station and Susan Forster PPRC-MentorAbility Coordinator.
Good news! Our MentorAbility Story was featured in the national newsletter for the Canadian Association of Supported Employment (CASE).
MentorAbility Experience: Michael - CASE (Canadian Association for Supported Employment) https://bit.ly/3CXqPOu
When Michael came to Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc. (PPRC) and the Inclusion Alliance to find a new job, he already had work experience stocking shelves in a grocery store. Michael wanted to work in the produce section of a grocery store next, but he was concerned he might not have the sk...
Amy Trahan and Stacy-Mullins Campbell became mentors for job seekers with lived disability experiences. In recognition of their commitment to workplace inclusion in the Ottawa Valley, Susan Forster from PPRC presented Valley Girls Plus with a MentorAbility Award. As a new business, they quickly discovered how to develop strong working relationships with local service providers. Meaningful mentors influence a young protégé’s confidence and create hope for a future career. Please join us in celebrating their success as champions of inclusion in Arnprior. https://bit.ly/3CXywEy
Photo: Amy Trahan and Stacy-Mullins Campbell, Valley Girls Plus and Susan Forster, PPRC-MentorAbility
During Mentorship Month, Susan Forster from PPRC-MentorAbility is pleased to recognize Lisa Strangway from The Marketing Station with a MentorAbility Award.
This is in response to her leadership in the business community mentoring a social media entrepreneur who self-identifies as living with a disability. Lisa significantly influenced the protégé’s resilience while operating a business during the pandemic. Please help us congratulate Lisa as a champion of inclusion in Eastern Ontario!
Photo: Lisa Strangway, The Marketing Station and Susan Forster PPRC-MentorAbility Coordinator.
During National Mentoring Month, Susan Foster and Ella Gray from PPRC/Inclusion Alliance and MentorAbility are pleased to recognize Patrick Knowles, Vice-President of Fieldless Farms with a MentorAbility award. Please help us congratulate him for a second year as a leader in disability inclusion! 🌐 www.fieldless.com.
Photo: Patrick Knowles, Fieldless, Ella Gray, Inclusion Alliance, Susan Forster, PPRC MentorAbility
"A mentor is someone who sees more talent and ability within you, than you see in yourself, and helps bring it out of you." — Bob Proctor
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A MentorAbility Partnership: PPRC Inc. & the City of Ottawa
We approached Stacey Wu at the City of Ottawa to partner with us on holding a virtual mentor event to complete five mentor matches. This was a pioneering effort for both parties, and we wanted to test the waters to see if it would succeed. To our delight, we were able to hold twelve one-on-one mentor matches. With such strong interest, the event was a resounding success.
Please read more about this partnership in our blog: https://bit.ly/3IYWq6r
ID: Left to Right: Linda Simpson (PPRC), Stacey Wu (City of Ottawa) and Susan Forster (PPRC - MentorAbility)
Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc. (PPRC) has provided bilingual vocational rehabilitation services to people with disabilities since 1994. We approached Stacey Wu at the City of Ottawa to partner with us on holding a virtual MentorAbility event.
January is Mentoring Month! Steve Brzezynski, owner of SLB Carpentry, participated as a mentor last year with MentorAbility and says, “there is so much for a protégé to learn – especially if they are deciding if the career is right for them.”
PPRC MentorAbility is a full-or half-day-or virtual mentoring experience. Employers (Mentors) donate their time to be matched with job seekers (Protégés) who have a disability to help them explore career opportunities. At the same time, the Protégés share insights with their Mentors to help foster more inclusive work environments.
MentorAbility benefits you as an employer in several ways:
· develops your talent pipeline with new recruits who hold a diversity of skills
· expands your capacity as an inclusive employer by learning from someone with a disability
· demonstrates community leadership
· increases employment opportunities for job seekers who self-identify as having a disability.
We are seeking applications from employers who wish to Mentor a job seeker living with a disability. Help make a difference in 2023!
Contact the PPRC, MentorAbility Program Coordinator, Susan Forster at [email protected] or 613-748-3220.
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Janvier est le mois du mentorat ! Steve Brzezynski, propriétaire de SLB Carpentry, a participé au programme MentorHabiletés à titre de mentor et affirme qu’il y a tant de choses à apprendre pour un mentoré - surtout s’il doit décider si la carrière lui convient.
Le programme MentorHabiletés de PPSR est une expérience de mentorat d’une journée, d’une demi-journée ou virtuelle. Les employeurs (les mentors) donnent de leur temps pour être jumelés avec des chercheurs d’emploi (protégés ou mentorés) ayant un handicap afin de les aider à explorer les possibilités de carrière. Parallèlement, les protégés partagent leurs connaissances avec leurs mentors afin de favoriser des environnements de travail plus inclusifs.
MentorHabiletés vous apporte plusieurs avantages en tant qu’employeur :
· il développe votre pépinière de talents avec de nouvelles recrues possédant une diversité de compétences
· il renforce vos capacités en tant qu’employeur inclusif en apprenant d’une personne handicapée
· il permet de démontrer du leadership communautaire
· il augmente les possibilités d’emploi pour les chercheurs d’emploi qui s’identifient comme ayant un handicap.
Nous recherchons des candidatures d’employeurs qui souhaitent servir de mentor à un chercheur d’emploi vivant avec un handicap. Aidez-nous à faire la différence en 2023 !
Contactez le coordonnateur du programme MentorHabiletés du PPSR Jean Pierre Ndayiragije à [email protected] ou au 613-748-3220.
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#FunFact about resumes ➡ The average time spent by recruitment managers for analyzing a resume is 5 to 7 seconds.
Having a work spouse is good for your career! 36.5% of you believe that the support and mentorship of your workplace companions are a huge benefit. Well, who wouldn’t want their own cheerleader! Source: CVLibrary. #FridayFunFact #Career
#FunFact about resumes ➡ The average time spent by recruitment managers for analyzing a resume is 5 to 7 seconds.
Designer - The Nike swoosh was designed for only $35. At the time, in 1971, Nike was just starting out as a small running footwear company and still went by the name Blue Ribbon Sports. The designer, Carolyn Davidson, was a graphic design student at the time and was employed to design the logo by co-founder Phil Knight. After the company became successful, Davidson was given a diamond ring with the "swoosh," along with an undisclosed amount of stock.
Happy Holidays from all of us at PPRC. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays Joyeuses Fêtes de toute l'équipe chez PPSR.
Video #3 - World-renowned Career Coach Robin Ryan spoke with PPRC clients about knowing your unique selling features. Her 60-second sell technique is a valuable tool that will help you present yourself and your abilities in a confident manner. #careermonth #pprc #hireme #ottawa #jobs
Join a professional association for your vocation and/or industry. Associations are one of the most powerful career tools available and yet, too many people disregard them. Find out what’s available for professionals who share your role or work in your same industry. Join the group and attend the meetings regularly. Most offer valuable continuing education opportunities as well as the chance to meet and mingle with some of the top professionals in your field. #TipTuesday
Do Your Homework! Preparation is crucial to succeeding in a job interview. To avoid catching potential employers off guard, contact them beforehand about special accommodations or assistance, such as a guide dog. If an interpreter is required, tell the interviewer that he's there to make communication easier and that the interviewer should direct any comments to you. Wear appropriate clothing, but make sure that aids like canes or wheelchairs are clean and in good repair. #TipTuesday
Be an authentic reflection of your organization’s values and principles while promoting transparency and justice. #TipTuesday
Warmest greetings and best wishes for the new year from everyone here at PPRC. #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays
This is arrangement of Silent Night written by Joel Daze from PPRC for a student. Merry Christmas!
Warmest greetings and best wishes for the new year from everyone here at PPRC.
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