Fall programming for: Reaching Independence through Skills and Employment (RISE)

March 28, 2023

Lethbridge Family Services and its DaCapo Disability Services Department is pleased to launch their new Reaching Independence through Skills and Employment (RISE) program. RISE is a 10-month employment skills-centered certificate program for adults with developmental disabilities. Training is separated into two different methods of learning and will include both in-class sessions and work experience practicums, using a theoretical and practical learning approach.

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Must be 18 years of age or older, on or before, the program start date
Diagnosed with a developmental disability
Ready, willing, and able to work. Capable of using public transit

QUICK FACTS

1 in 5 Canadians over the age of 15 years has a disability. (SOURCE: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/89-654-x/89-654-x2018002-eng.htm)
In 2011, the employment rate of Canadians aged 25 to 64 with disabilities was 49%, compared with 79% for Canadians without a disability. (SOURCE: https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2014001/article/14115-eng.htm)

LEARN MORE

For more info about Lethbridge Family Services and RISE program: www.lfsfamily.ca/rise

ABOUT

Lethbridge Family Services is a highly accredited charitable agency which is the largest community social and health services organization in Lethbridge and has been operating since 1910. LFS helps over 8,600 people improve their quality of life on an annual basis with the support of four key Departments; Home Services, Immigrant Services, Counselling, Outreach & Education, and DaCapo Disability Services alongside 380+ employees.

MEDIA INQUIRIES:

Lynette Taal, Program Manager – Community Supports
Lethbridge Family Services
Email: ltaal@lfsfamily.ca | Phone: 403-320-9119

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Working with Our Community

Located on the traditional lands of the Blackfoot Confederacy, Lethbridge Family Services is committed to honouring the land from a place of knowing. We honour the Niitsítapi as both the traditional and current Land Keepers of this area, and we welcome all First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people who call Blackfoot territory their home. Lethbridge is part of Treaty 7 Territory and is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Foothills Region.

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