Our Stories
Most people enter a career in Community Disability Services to make a positive impact on people’s lives. What many don’t expect is how deeply their lives will be affected by the people they support. Here are truly inspiring stories about the life-altering relationships our team members share with the individuals they support and some of the innovative ideas they bring to their work.
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Feature Story “I started at the Robin Hood Association centre on my practicum as a nursing assistant. I instantly fell in love with the people and the environment. “I won’t sugar coat it, it is demanding work. But it’s certainly worth it. When I get home, it feels great to think back over what I did that day and know I made a difference in someone’s life.” Morgan DeTro Team Member Stories “I entered into disability services because I wanted a career that would let me positively impact lives. I started off working directly with persons with developmental disabilities. I loved the interaction, creativity and innovation involved in helping people live more fulfilling lives. “As my career progressed, I became involved in evaluating services to persons with developmental disabilities to ensure the delivery of high quality services, minimize risk within services and measure the outcomes for individuals. Now I’m positively impacting people’s lives on a much larger scale. It’s incredibly gratifying.” Clova Lehr
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Make a difference. Be the difference. Getting dressed. Commuting to work. Making dinner. These are activities most of us take for granted. Every day, however, people with disabilities can be challenged by these and other life activities such as language, mobility, learning, self-help, and independent living. But it doesn’t have to be this way. You can make a difference – by choosing a career in Community Disability Services. All it takes is passion, a great attitude and the appropriate training, and you can embark on a rewarding career helping people with disabilities overcome the obstacles they face each day. You can help people experience the joy and fulfillment of being valued and respected members of their neighbourhoods, schools and workplaces. And you can make it possible to pursue dreams and lead lives full of endless opportunities. In short, you’ll have the potential to help individuals with disabilities enjoy their highest level of independence, while enriching your community with their strength and personal spirits.
It’s more than a profession. It’s a passion. |