June 4, 2010
Ministry of Social Development
Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities
Since July 2007, the new Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities has offered individualized services that include: in-depth career planning, skills assessment, pre-employment services, job training and placement, provision of necessary employment supports, disability management assistance, follow-up workplace support and employment crisis services.
To assist all British Columbians with disabilities with participating in the workforce, the program may provide transportation assistance such as bus tickets or employment supports such as work boots. Program participants may, in some cases, receive a work experience placement to gain skills prior to entering the workforce. As part of follow-up workplace support, individuals may receive post-placement coaching and help mediating a conflict with an employer or arranging to have a disability accommodated within the workplace.
The successful service providers, chosen after a year-long program development and procurement process, are:
| Ministry of Social Development - Region 1 (Vancouver Island) |
| Community |
Service Provider |
| North Vancouver Island |
WCG International HR Solutions
1-866-689-7150 |
| South Vancouver Island |
WCG International HR Solutions
1-866-689-7150 |
| Ministry of Social Development - Region 2 (Vancouver Coastal) |
| Community |
Service Provider |
| Vancouver Coastal |
Open Door Group (formerly BC Society of Training for Health and Employment Opportunities (THEO BC))
1-866-377-3670 |
| Ministry of Social Development - Region 3 (Fraser)
|
| Community |
Service Provider |
| Fraser |
WCG International HR Solutions
1-866-689-7150 |
| Ministry of Social Development - Region 4 (Interior) |
| Community |
Service Provider |
| Cariboo |
Open Door Group 1-866-377-3670 |
| Okanagan |
Open Door Group 1-866-377-3670 |
| Kootenays |
Open Door Group 1-866-377-3670 |
| Ministry of Social Development - Region 5 (North) |
| Community |
Service Provider |
| North |
WCG International HR Solutions
1-866-689-7150 |
| Other (To serve predominantly Regions 2 and 3) |
| Mental Health Impairment |
Open Door Group 1-866-377-3670 |
| Physical or Mobility Impairment |
Neil Squire Society 604-473-9363 |
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The Ministry of Social Development Info Line at:
1 866 866-0800
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