Providing the tools adults with developmental disabilities need to thrive in the workplace and beyond.
Since 1947, JVS Toronto has empowered people from diverse backgrounds to achieve their employment potential.
Our Disability Services programs are staffed by Community Participation Support Workers, Employment Counsellors, and other professionals experienced in working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Participants receive expert guidance as they develop work, life, and social skills leading to meaningful training, employment, and volunteer opportunities.
Recognizing Need
Individuals with disabilities often face challenges when seeking out assistance programs. Capacity limitations and long waitlists mean those wanting support are not able to access it.
Introducing RiseAbility
A structured learning environment designed to empower participants.
RiseAbility is a new program designed to empower individuals with developmental disabilities by developing essential communication and employability skills, fostering independent living, and promoting community activity and inclusion.
This one-year program provides the tools needed to thrive in the workplace and beyond. In a warm, welcoming environment in Midtown Toronto, participants benefit from:
- Warm, welcoming, inclusive environment
- Identifying an individual’s challenges
- Developing key employable and life skills
- Education on employer expectations and workplace practices
- Hands-on workplace simulations and volunteer opportunities
- Professional assessments to track progress
- Guidance from experienced professionals
Open to adults:
- 18 years of age or older
- Diagnosed with developmental disabilities
- Able to commute to and from program site
- Able to use TTC or alternative transportation arrangements for supervised outings
RiseAbility is offered 2, 3, or 5 days/week with affordable fees. Applications are now accepted. For more, visit www.jvstoronto.org/riseability.
