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Canada-Alberta Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities annual report

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The Alberta government is committed to ensuring that Albertans with disabilities have the skills, knowledge and supports they need to successfully contribute to our social and economic fabric. The... More ≫

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The Alberta government is committed to ensuring that Albertans with disabilities have the skills, knowledge and supports they need to successfully contribute to our social and economic fabric. The employment programs and services funded through the Canada-Alberta Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPD) are one element of Alberta's efforts to ensure persons with disabilities are fully included in their communities. Alberta acknowledges the funding contribution from the Government of Canada in support of these programs and services.

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Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) fact sheet

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This program provides assistance to Albertans in addressing the barriers to education and employment created by their disability.

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Recruiting and employing persons with disabilities : results from the 2014 Calgary & area employer survey

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This report focuses on recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. There is an information scan on the persons with disabilities population in Canada and Alberta, as well... More ≫

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This report focuses on recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. There is an information scan on the persons with disabilities population in Canada and Alberta, as well as their income, occupations, education and barriers to employment. The report also summarizes survey results from 800 Calgary employers, who were asked about their recruitment and employment practices for persons with disabilities. It demonstrates the progress that has been made and the work that still needs to be done to fully integrate and include this population in the workforce.

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What works : career-building strategies for people from diverse groups : a counsellor resource

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What Works is a career resource with client-focused, strength-based approaches for those who counsel or work with diverse groups. Statistics, terminology, history and legislation related to the... More ≫

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What Works is a career resource with client-focused, strength-based approaches for those who counsel or work with diverse groups. Statistics, terminology, history and legislation related to the specific groups are also included. An endnote section with links to online references is also in each chapter.

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Guide to services for lower-income Albertans

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The Government of Alberta has many programs to help lower income Albertans. This guide can help find out what's available. Programs are listed in seven groups:Work and Work Skills, Financial,... More ≫

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The Government of Alberta has many programs to help lower income Albertans. This guide can help find out what's available. Programs are listed in seven groups:Work and Work Skills, Financial, Housing, Legal Assistance, Health Expenses, Families with Children, and People with Disabilities. For each program, you will find an outline of what it does and where to go for information.This guide is up-to-date as of March 2005.

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