N.B. Association for Supported Services and Employment (NBASSE)

The employment First philosophy is focused on normative experience, inclusion, and capacity building. It recognizes that everyone has skills and abilities that can be developed and used to contribute to the workplace and to their community. Employment First is considered a best practice in disability services. It is an approach to service delivery that supports working-age adults, regardless of any perceived level of disability, to have choice and opportunities to earn a living through paid employment in the open labour market.

Program Vision Interested individuals will be supported to work, learn, volunteer and participate in their communities in ways that recognize and respect their individual strengths, interests and abilities. Program Objectives Work for real wages in typical workplaces Find and mantain paid work that matches skills and interests Gain skills and competencies that enable greater independence Participate in other aspects of community life, participating in inclusive volunteer, social and recreation opportunities Program Outcomes Enhance capacity within communities to welcome and include individuals with disabilities Ensure compliance with the principles and rigths outlined in the UN's Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Strengthen Families Offer and provide opportunities

People with intellectual/developmental disabilities

N.B. Association for Supported Services and Employment (NBASSE) is open Monday 8:30am4:30pm Tuesday 8:30am4:30pm Wednesday 8:30am4:30pm Thursday 8:30am4:30pm Friday 8:30am4:30pm.

Call (506) 854-3130, or use the website.

Phone

(506) 854-3130

Website

http://nbasse-assenb.ca/