Manitoba program aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities – Winnipeg

Manitoba's new supported employment program aims to empower young adults with intellectual disabilities, Families Minister Nahanni Fontaine announced Tuesday.

“For many young people, work is more than a salary; it's a way to develop independence, build new relationships and build self-confidence,” Fontaine said.

“This program will help young Manitobans with intellectual disabilities find employment opportunities that work for them and thrive, while also helping Manitoba's workplaces become more inclusive.”

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In partnership with Community Living ABILITY Services (CLDS), employment providers and Abilities Manitoba, the pilot program offers employment services to young adults between the ages of 18 and 25.

These services include transition, planning, job search, skills training and coaching.

Eligible Manitobans can apply by completing an online job search tool. Programming is planned to begin in the spring for adults ages 21 to 25 and in the summer for those ages 18 to 20, the minister said.

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