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Guidelines for Social Businesses in IDD Sector
A study on social enterprise as a means of generating employment options has published guidelines for agencies operating social businesses in the intellectual and developmental disability sector. The guidelines, based on the Values-Based Checklist created by Social Firms UK, incorporates best practices for enhancing independence, choice and inclusion for social business workers.
Employment Through Social Networks
MAPS study on productivity options show that social connections and parental support play a key role in helping link people with intellectual disabilities to employment. Read the study here: https://bit.ly/2ItD2LZ
Social Businesses Hiring Persons with IDD
Study identifies over 60 social businesses across Canada that affirmatively hire people with intellectual disabilities.
Burdens and Support for Parents of Adults with IDD
Suzanne Robinson learns family & friends help but parents still feel impact having a child needing behaviour support. Read about this study here: https://bit.ly/2KneO7S