For Parents/Guardians

Ways you can help young people with disabilities find employment

with your teen about their interests, strengths, and sources of motivation.

your teen to participate in activities (recreation, volunteering, co-op programs) that help them identify their employment goals.

and support your teen’s decisions about when, if or how much they want to work.

how to job search and support your teen with weekly job search goals.

life skills with your teen, such as making choices, problem solving, managing stress, navigating transportation, and communicating.

your teen with establishing routines (making lunch at night, planning transportation).

your teen with supports like job preparation classes and workshops.

with your teen educational and post-secondary programs through colleges or universities that support people with disabilities.

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