Options Employment Outreach Inc.
28 Richmond Street, Suite 304 E2L 3B2 Saint John, NB, Canada

We had the pleasure at Options to be trained on Chair Yoga. It was lovely and refreshing! Thank you Rachelle Losier

Hyperfocus with ADHD can be a good thing! https://www.healthline.com/heal//adhd-symptoms-hyperfocus?

Thank you Google for making this ad https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pXc_w49fsmI

SSNHL - Sudden Sensorialneural Hearing Loss affects 27 out of every 100,000 people each year. Learn about that and more during Speech and Hearing Month by following the link: https://speechandhearing.ca/

Have you heard of Aphasia? May is Speech and Hearing Month. To learn more about Aphasia and other speech and hearing disorders check out the link: https://speechandhearing.ca/

An interesting article on a more accessible and inclusive LinkedIn. Social media is such an integral part of our lives now. https://www.linkedin.com//our-journey-make-linkedin-more/

Disability:IN is an organization I found that strives for an inclusive world. This link to their website shows many major employers who strive to hire individuals with autism. https://disabilityin.org//commi/autism-at-work-roundtable/

Great opportunity from NBCC!

https://twitter.com/AccessibleGC/status/1349023789498118152

Another great video from WorkBC

Mary from Options participated in the UNB Alumni Office's CAREER TALKS again this year! This year's photo looks a little different as it was a virtual Career Talks. Looked a little different, but was still a great mix of alumni, students, and conversation!

Check out this great informational video from WorkBC! https://www.careertrekbc.ca/episode/human-resources-manager

A great short video that explains What Learning Disabilities are: https://www.bing.com/videos/search

Here is our calendar of events for Disability Awareness Week 2020! Feel free to share pictures and videos of your events, but remember to make them accessible t...o all. All pictures must be clearly explained for those with low vision, and videos must be closed captioned for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community. We can't wait to see your sea of orange! #DAWSJ2020 #DAW2020 October 05, 2020 OPENING CEREMONIES: SJAAC FACEBOOK PAGE Mayor and Council Opening Proclamation Our DAW Scavenger Hunt by Lisa Magee October 06, 2020 Amberly Snyder Virtual Event, to register please visit https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/departments/pcsdp.html Activity: Please send us a pic or description of something that makes life accessible for you or a friend/family member. October 07, 2020 EMPLOYABILITY FAIR Options Employment Outreach is hosting a virtual information event to showcase support agencies who assist with training and employment in our community. Activity: Take a pic of or tell us about an accommodation that makes employment and training more accessible to you. October 07, 2020 ABILITIES IN MOTIONS Island View School is taking part in The Rick Hansen School program about the importance of inclusion and accessibility. Activity: Take a pic or tell us about a place in Saint John that you feel is totally accessible. October 08, 2020 A DAY IN THE LIFE OF. Activity: Take a pic or tell us what your typical day looks like and how accessibility assists you. October 09, 2020 WALK AND ROLL Walk and/or Roll for 15 minutes, snap a Walk & Roll Selfie and post and tag @NBPCD on Facebook and @NB_PCD on Twitter to show your support! Also post to #DAWSJ2020 There will be prizes!

UNB's Alumni event, Career Talks, is happening on Tuesday night! If you are a UNB student looking for career advice, click here for more info on the upcoming virtual event: https://www.facebook.com//gm.232354380454/2066760946696964

Don't miss this opportunity! Head on over to the Disability Awareness Week Saint John page and check out the virtual scavenger hunt and win fun prizes! #DAWSJ2020

Please join Options in welcoming Paul Polley to our Board of Directors. Paul is a leader in community involvement, a true Maritimer and Saint Johner. Paul is currently the Assistive Technology Specialist for Saint John CNIB/Vision Loss Rehabilitation. He volunteered for CNIB for the past 10 years, including being on CNIB Foundation Board of Directors for five years. He's been involved with CNIB for so long due to his personal vision loss and now, because of his current positi...on, has the opportunity to work and advocate for others with visual impairments. Paul is a recent and proud graduate from UNB Saint John - Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. His past employment experiences include IBM and Irving Oil Refinery. We are excited to have Paul be part of the Board due to his diverse background and commitment to the community.

Options would like to welcome Taylor Devlin to our Board of Directors! Taylor Devlin is a Stroke Navigator with the Heart and Stroke Foundation of New Brunswick. In her role, Taylor works with individuals who have experienced stroke, their caregivers and family post discharge from hospital to determine service needs in the community, provide resources and education, and navigate the health, social and community system in order to assist them in their continued recovery. The m...ain focus of her work is to empower clients through patient-centred care along their continued recovery journey. Taylor is passionate about working with the community to provide accessible coordination, education, programs and services as a catalyst for health and wellness and increased quality of life. Through her employment and volunteer experiences with student education and career counselling liaison work, community health and wellness education, community development and project and event planning she believes she will make a great fit to the Options board. Taylor’s personal pursuits include fitness instruction, recreational sports, yoga, cooking, reading and travel.

Options would like to welcome Victoria Scott to our Board! Victoria Scott is a Learning Strategist for the New Brunswick Community College at the Saint John campus. She also leads the provincial NBCC Learning Strategy team. Victoria began her career as an instructor at NBCC before transitioning to Student Development in 2012. Her passion for supporting individuals that face barriers to education and assistance is evident in her work and volunteerism. Victoria serves as Vice ...President of the Elizabeth Fry Society of New Brunswick and is a regular volunteer at the Saint John SPCA. She is a passionate advocate for both human and animal rights. Her personal pursuits include SCUBA Diving, ocean conservation, sailing and travel.

Options would like to welcome our new Board Member James Larkin! James is an experienced finance professional, and holds a business degree and professional accounting designation. He specializes in financial planning and analysis, and currently works in the finance group with Kent Building Supplies. A proud Maritimer, he is always interested in opportunities to give back to the community, with a particular interest in furthering mental health awareness. James is excited to join the board of Options Outreach to support the organization in continuing to deliver valuable employment counselling services.

Sept. 15 marks New Brunswick Human Rights Day The following statement was issued today by Claire Roussel-Sullivan, chair of the New Brunswick Human Rights Comm...ission, to mark Human Rights Day: This year, the COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of being proactive in combatting the discrimination and inequalities we are experiencing in our province, communities, and families. We live in a province deeply rooted in diversity, and we must be able to count on one another to live in equality. It is also important that our different values and attitudes, actions, behaviours, and comments value respect for others and thus help all New Brunswickers overcome the challenges of the pandemic in their daily lives. Let us respect the rights of people working at home, who must strike a balance between work and family through this new school year, which brings with it some major adjustments for children, parents, and employers. Let us think of those searching for housing that meets their needs, despite the stress created by their precarious employment income. Let us think about people with special needs who must adjust to wearing a mask when the situation arises and who are asked to change their working or consumer habits. Let us seize opportunities to better understand the challenges and obstacles experienced by Indigenous peoples and LGBTQ2S communities in our province. It is important to treat others with dignity, respect and equality. You can contact the Human Rights Commission for information on how to better equip yourself to deal with the concerns of those close to you. Be active and informed. Since 2002, Sept. 15 has been the day that we officially commemorate the recognition of human rights in all communities across the province and underscores the coming into effect of the New Brunswick Human Rights Act on Sept. 15, 1967.

Thank you Susan Gordon and Luc LeBlanc from Nbasse/Assenb (NB Association for Supported Services and Employment) for being part of our Information Sharing Program this morning! It was great to get to know you both and know more about this partner in our community!

Working hard on resumes today at the office! As a Certified Resume Strategist I work with your Employment Counsellor to ensure you have the best resume to showcase your abilities and experience! Contact us today to discuss your options!

We hope all our students have a great first week back to school!

DAW - Disability Awareness Week which was postponed this year due to Covid-19, has been designated by The Premiers Council to take place the week of October 4th to 10th. We will keep you posted on what the committee decides for events this year!

Thank you Jody Brewer for doing an info sharing session with us! We enjoyed learning about Canadian Deafblind Association-NB Inc! www.cdba-nb.ca

We enjoyed our Staff Appreciation Day yesterday. We started with a relaxing ride down the Kennebecasis River and had lunch afterward at the Grass Roots Grill at the Hampton Golf Club.

This company in Fredericton makes personal face masks which are more comfortable for people who wear hearing aids. They are also great for people whose ears get sore from the elastics. https://looplifestyle.ca//adult-non-medical-grade-cloth-fa