Our team has been staying bundled up during this latest arctic blast, but the cold can't stop their smiles from coming out! Thank you to all our team members for braving the cold and making sure the cleaning routes and maintenance work gets done!
#WorkingWorks#DTES#Vancouver
ALT Ben and Real stand next to each other in an alley way smiling. They are wearing orange safety vests and beanies. Ben is wearing a bright orange jacket underneath and Real is wearing a plaid one. In the bottom left corner is Mission Possible's logo in white.
2022 is flying by with two months down already! Here are some of the associates that joined the Employment Readiness Program in February! As the weather warms up, we're excited to welcome more and more people who are ready to get back to work.
#DTES#Vancouver#WorkingWorks
ALT 3 people stand in a training room. They are all wearing masks, winter clothing and holding up certificates. In front and behind them are brown tables with scattered papers, pens and water bottles on them.
#WorkingWorks, the latest PSA from @CDETweets, explores the many reasons people with and without disabilities work. Visit the CDE website to view and download the PSA and posters. bit.ly/38Sr4Lt
A8a: We share such stories through our PSA campaigns. One of the stars of our #WorkingWorks PSA, Chanelle Houston, was able to return to work after sustaining a #SCI thanks to months of rehabilitation & support from her employer, @SSS_Inc. #CelebrateNDEAMyoutube.com/watch?v=ySu-sNWMâŚ
Q8: Can you share a story about a time your organization helped support workplace inclusion of people with disabilities? What steps did you take to implement these efforts? #CelebrateNDEAM
ALT Celebrate NDEAM Twitter Chat question #8 graphic
The Campaign for Disability Employment (CDE) offers a free toolkit that features a range of integrated materials to help your organization support the message that âWorking Works.â Go to whatcanyoudocampaign.org/psaâŚ
It's always nice to be reminded how much meaningful employment can impact all areas of one's life! With the stability of a job, many associates are able to tackle their housing around housing, sobriety, reconnecting with family, and more đ
#WorkingWorks#DTES#PovertyReduction
ALT A quote reads "My life is completely different since joining Mission Possible. I've done everything I've set out to do and I'm in a stable spot. Nothing could spoil it or make me want to screw it up in any way!" - current associate. The MP logo is above the quote and there are accents of teal, orange and yellow around the quote.
.@MLB is celebrating the 25th anniversary of @CalRipkenJrâs record breaking 2,131 consecutive baseball games with a week of festivities capping off this Sunday. The CDE is grateful for the Iron Manâs participation in our #WorkingWorks PSA. #FridayFunbuff.ly/324mVlf
ALT Photo of Cal Ripkin Jr on the set of the CDE's Working Works PSA
Many individuals who come to MP have had jobs before but didn't have a sustainable livelihood due to unsupportive working conditions. MP builds confidence back up by providing a supportive environment where people can thrive and rediscover their capabilities! #WorkingWorks#DTES
A job does more than just provide money for basic necessities (which itself is important!) it also fosters connection and contributes to a sense of purpose. At MP we know an empowering job is a foundation for building a stable, sustainable livelihood!
#WorkingWorks#DTES
Did you know that the benefits to employers of return-to-work programs include reduced turnover, increased productivity & retention of experienced workers? Learn more by watching our #WorkingWorks PSA. #FactFridaybuff.ly/3b4Buqv
ALT Infographic illustrating the benefits to employers of return-to-work programs, including reduced turnover, including increased productivity and retention of experienced workers.
Did you know that return-to-work & stay-at-work programs offer many benefits for employees, including faster recovery times, financial security & improved morale? Watch our #WorkingWorks PSA to learn more about why working works! #FactFridaybuff.ly/3b4KM5Z
ALT Infographic illustrating the benefits to employees of return-to-work and stay-at-work programs, including faster recovery, financial security and improved morale.
âAmerica works best when all Americans can work. Ensuring workers can stay on the job or return to work following an injury or illness is essential to Americaâs economy.ââ@CDETweets
We agree! Check out the campaign at WhatCanYouDoCampaign.org.
#DisabilityEmployment#Emplyoment