| BC PARAPLEGIC ASSOCIATION |
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| Employment Outreach |
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| 780 S.W. Marine Drive |
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| Vancouver, BC |
V6P 5Y7 |
The BC Paraplegic Association provides employment services
to people with physical disabilities living in Greater
Vancouver. It provides specialized job-search techniques to
job-ready clients and will advise employers about subsidies
for training and renovating if required. To apply, call BCPA
Job Counselling. Other services are also available at the BCPA’s
district offices throughout BC.
The BCPA provides vocational rehabilitation services for
people who wish to upgrade their education for re-entry into
the work force. If a disability has caused barriers to
employment, BCPA covers a range of services, including
assessment, special equipment, and sponsorship of courses.
LEAP -- Long-term Employability
Achievement Program
This program is a powerful 3-month Career
Planning and Job Search Strategies course designed for
persons with mobility difficulties. Students learn how to
match their skills, values, and aptitudes with positions
currently available, learn how to compete effectively in the
overcrowded job market, and make connections with employers
in their dream industry. Includes exposure to job-search with
e-mail, WWW, and multimedia communication.
| 324-3611 (Vancouver) |
FAX 324-3671 |