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Employment
Three years ago Richmond Society for Community Living (RSCL) began conducting satisfaction surveys / interviews with individuals and their families. Each year the individuals supported and their families informed RSCL that the lack of employment opportunities for adults with a developmental disability was a significant issue and needed to be a priority. As a result of this feedback, RSCL dedicated some time and resources to this issue. During the last three years the Avenues day program has been operating a work experience program called the Handycrew. This program began with the intention of providing individuals with volunteer opportunities to gain minor home repair and maintenance skills. However, this initiative has grown significantly since its inception. The work crew now accepts work from outside the agency and the individuals are paid a training allowance. RSCL is now ready to take the next step. With the assistance of a consultant, they are developing this program into a legitimate business in the form of a cooperative that will provide opportunities for individuals to gain work skills, participate in operating a business and receive compensation.
Examples of Innovation From Other Jurisdictions
The next time you are in High River, Alberta we suggest that you drop by the "Sheena's Sweets and Such" candy store. There you can meet Sheena Small, a successful local entrepreneur.
This 18-year old dynamo is living her dream of owning a small business and having her very own candy store. This is something she has wanted to do since the age of six. Read more about  Sheena's story (13KB pdf).
PHASE 2 of From Good to Great: Developing Person-Centred Agencies in British Columbia
This project is exploring how to increase the capacity of service providers to develop effective person centred support plans. more...
Adult Community Living Research Project
This project is based in the School of Social Work and Family Studies at UBC with research partners from UBC Okanagan, Kwantlen University College and the Roeher Institute. The last several months have been spent collecting literature in the areas of young adult transition from school to adult life, residential options and non-residential supports (ie. day programs, employment, community activities) and services for seniors.
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