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Penticton Indian BandPenticton Indian Band& National Office of Learning & National Office of Learning TechnologiesTechnologies
Footprints to Technology - Employ-Ability Project
Purpose of PresentationPurpose of Presentation
• Provide a brief background of the program
• Explain how the partnership developed
• Describe the Footprints to Technology program
• Outline what the program achieved
How we started working togetherHow we started working together
CAP – Community Access Program
• Penticton Indian Band and Neil Squire Society started working together in
identifying basic assistive technology
Footprints to Technology
• Neil Squire provided Penticton Indian Band 10 home computers, curriculum,
and resources to assist the training of Aboriginals with basic computer
technology
OLT/NOLL – National Office of Literacy & Learning
• Partnering in a three year pilot project to help increase the employability of
people with disabilities in the Okanagan area
• Introduction to technology for Elders and Seniors (SOS)
Footprints to Technology ProgramFootprints to Technology Program
• Beautiful & home like log
building
• Opened in January 2006
• Program open to residents
of the Okanagan valley
• Referrals accepted from
individual or agencies
Florence MacArthur, Project Manager, PIB
The Neil Squire Employ-Ability ProgramThe Neil Squire Employ-Ability Program
• A three year pilot project
Objectives:
• To reach 90 people with
disabilities
• To increase their
employability
• To identify and eliminate
barriers
StaffStaff
Mindy
Chad
Terry
Amadeus
Advisory Committee to ProjectAdvisory Committee to Project
Volunteers assist the project
with community input and
expertise at monthly
meetings
Volunteers; Michelle, James and Anne with staff (missing from photo; Florence Gladys, Sam, Michel)
We use technology, knowledge, and passion to empower people with physical
disabilities.
Neil Squire Employ-Ability ProgramNeil Squire Employ-Ability Program
EmployAbility - Modules EmployAbility - Modules
Modules of EmployAbility include:
• Assistive Technology & Ergonomics,
by distance consultation/on site
• Personal Health & Wellness, on site
• Career Development, on site
• Computer Technology by Distance
Learning
Adaptive TechnologyAdaptive Technology
Kensington®
Expert MouseOptical Trackball
SafeTypeKeyboard
Kinesis Contoured Keyboard
Cirque® Easy CatTouchpad
Roller Bar Mouse
PerfitMouse
Personal Health and WellnessPersonal Health and Wellness
• Intro to Personal Wellness• Living with a Disability• Fatigue and Energy
Management• Pain Management• Nutrition• Physical Fitness & Leisure • The Gift of Self-Esteem
• Communication Skills• Assertiveness• Healthy Sleep• Time Management• Stress Management• Anger Management• Problem Solving• Conflict Resolution
The Gift of Self of Esteem series has contributed to this module reflecting
Aboriginal cultural values.
Career DevelopmentCareer Development
• Intro to Career Development• Decision Making• Goal Setting• Telephone Skills• Transferable Skills• Type Focus• Labour Market• Informational Interviewing• National Occupation
Classification
• Educational Research• Self Employment• Cover Letters• Resume • Electronic Resumes • Job Search• Interviews• Job Shadow• Action Plan
Every participant will complete the program with a cover letter, resume,
and action plan.
Computer TechnologyComputer Technology
• Computer Basics• Windows• File Management• Hardware• Email • Internet• Digital Media• Word• Excel• PowerPoint• Online Marketplace • Online Computer Training
Utilizing computer technology, many aspects of Employ-Ability will be available online
Growing # of Partners Growing # of Partners
SaskatoonSaskatoon
SecheltSechelt
MiramichiMiramichi VernonVernon
Nelson
From student’sFrom student’s homehome
PentictonPenticton
BurnabyBurnaby
Aboriginal Day / Open House, Aboriginal Day / Open House, June 21,2006June 21,2006
Elders Computer Introduction ClassElders Computer Introduction Class
Footprints to Better Living Conference, Footprints to Better Living Conference, October 2006October 2006
• Over 40 people with disabilities, Seniors/Elders attended a
conference focusing on how Technology can improve your life
• Presentations by CNIB, Neil Squire Society, THEO BC, Chronic Pain
Self Management and on Preserving Culture by Andrew McGinnis
International Day for People with International Day for People with Disabilities, 2006Disabilities, 2006
Seniors on Seniors - SOSSeniors on Seniors - SOS
• National partnership with Neil
Squire Society and Health
Canada to promote the use of
health technologies amongst
Elders and Seniors
• Peer mentoring program to
learn; cell phones, blood
pressure/ heart monitors,
emergency response
systems, answering
machines/caller ID
The StatsThe Stats
Project Targets &LearnersProject target for three years is 90 learners
Total number of learners served to date
Aboriginal on reserve 69
Aboriginal off-reserve 10
Immigrants 1
Métis 7
Disadvantaged workers 9
Unemployed persons 106
Persons with disabilities 90
Seniors 82
Women 119
Other, specify (not Aboriginal off reserve) 37
Total learnersSome learners are counted in more than one
category November, 2008
163
All Class Reunion August 3/07All Class Reunion August 3/07
New for 2008..Support program New for 2008..Support program
• Training for people who have disabilities
• To become a support person for others who have disabilities
Learn how:
–To support others
–To be a better communicator
–Gain self esteem
–To find services and benefits for yourself and others
–Learn about your personal gifts
–Gain new skills and add to your resume!
• 19 days over 3 months training completed Dec. 08
• Mileage and childcare paid for while in the training
Our Graduates Thank YouOur Graduates Thank You
Our Graduates Thank YouOur Graduates Thank You
Our Graduates Thank YouOur Graduates Thank You
Thank you for your time and interest in our work
Together developing partnerships
we can make a difference
by empowering people with disabilities