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Blogs
We host a number of blogs, written by staff, clients and friends of CanAssist. We'll be adding to our list of bloggers in the months to come, so please visit again.
Teens at Work: Reflections
by Tara Kelk and Xela Holmes
CanAssist's Supported Employment Coordinators, work with a group of teens and their families, as well as business owners and managers, to find each youth a part-time job. In their blog, Tara and Xela provide updates on the teens taking part in this exciting pilot project.
My Story
by Steve Fowles
Steve is part of the CanAssist TeenWork program, and has a great part-time job at Pacific
Institute for Sport Excellence. Steve's blog covers myriad subjects, as he
prepares himself for a future in journalism.
Strong Wheeled: Life According to Luke
by Luke Melchior
Luke is a program assistant at CanAssist. He works on fund development, product testing and online communications. Luke's blog will be a reflection of his lifelong tango with technology as a person with a disability.
VOCYL Speaks
by Tracy Gill-Lemke and VOCYL youths
Victoria Opportunities for Community Youth Leadership is a program for young people who want to develop leadership skills with the goal of promoting an inclusive community for all. In this blog, the VOCYL teens and program coordinator Tracy Gill-Lemke describe their activities.
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