Department of Community Services. Operating under the Canada/Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities, the primary objective of the Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities (LMAPWD) program offered by the Department of Community Services is to enhance the employability of people with disabilities. This is achieved through the provision of employment related services and supports that lead to full or part time employment in the competitive labour market. To be eligible for LMAPWD services provided by the Department of Community Services, individuals must meet the following criteria: • be disabled to the extent that they are unable, at the time of requesting services, to seek any meaningful job because of a physical or mental disability, and there is a realistic possibility of benefiting from LMAPWD services; or • the disability makes it difficult to complete the work requirements of the job; or • the disability makes it difficult to undertake training which would lead to employment; and • be at least 16 years of age; and • not participating in the public school system at the time of requesting services; and • be a Canadian citizen or a landed immigrant who is a resident of Nova Scotia; and • must not be applying for the reimbursement of a good or service acquired prior to being approved both under the LMAPWD program and/or (in the case of a vocational crisis request) approved for that good or service; Applicants are considered ineligible under the Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities Program if they: • have a claim under the Workers= Compensation Act, Canadian Veteran=s Rehabilitation Act, or through private insurance companies; or • are eligible for services through Service Canada or CPP; or • are currently receiving active medical/psychiatric treatment which would interfere with the rehabilitation process; or • are currently under the jurisdiction of the provincial education (public school) system. Employment Counselors work with eligible individuals to ensure they have access to the following services which are available through the Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities Program: • Information and direct referral - access to information and referral to support agencies; • Assessment - access to vocational assessments, career assessments, academic assessments, etc; • Employment and Career Counselling - access to employment support services and career counselling support; • Skills and educational supports - access to upg...
Department of Community Services. Operating under the Canada-Nova Scotia Labour Market Agreement for Persons with Disabilities, the primary objective of the LMAPD programs offered by the Department of Community Services is to assist people with disabilities so they can become employed and achieve greater self-sufficiency. A wide range of programs and services are offered to individuals sixteen years of age or older with a disability or disabilities that may create a barrier to employment. The department offers employment-related assessment, career counseling and training. Counselors collect information and assess applicants’ skills and needs to determine program eligibility and develop realistic, achievable employability plans. Counselors also make referrals to relevant education and training programs, including on-the-job training. The department also provides disability-related supports. These include hearing aids, vision aids and technical aids such as computer software, ergonomics and TTYs. Wage subsidies, job coaches and certain tools of the trade that allow people to engage in employment or employment related activities may also be provided. The department’s vehicle conversion program assists with certain transportation needs for clients who are employed or studying. This includes, but is not limited to, installing hand controls, as well as partial or total vehicle conversion. To qualify for this program a client must not have access to public transportation and their vehicle must be in good working condition. Disability supports are also provided to employed applicants whose employment may be in jeopardy, to enable them to retain their employment. Supports under this service may include hearing aids, vision aids and technology upgrades. The department also provides entrepreneurial support to individuals interested in self- employment. This may include assistance with the development of a business plan or start-up costs. During the period April 1, 2005 through March 31, 2006, the Department of Community Services provided services for 754 people under the Labour Market Agreement for Persons With Disabilities (LMAPWD). Following acceptance into the program, the majority of these individuals become engaged at various stages in the process of career exploration and employment skill development. Completion of this aspect of the program may take anywhere from one to four years or more. Of the 754 people in the program, 224 (29.7%) completed a program for which there was a specific start an...
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