Front - Line Resources

Here you will find information to help you as an employee at your organization.

• Disability Services Career Path

  There are opportunities for you to advance in your career via educational opportunities.

• Diversity in the Workplace

  Workplaces are becoming more diverse and we all have a role in supporting diversity in the workplace.

• Employee Wellness

  You need to take care of yourself so you can provide the best supports possible.

• Harassment and Bullying in the Workplace

  It is never acceptable to have workplace harassment or bullying. You need to know how to identify it to stop it.

• Organizational Framework

  It is important to understand the roles of all levels within the organization you work for, up to and including the Board of Directors.

• Safety

  We all need to go home safe at the end of the day and it starts with understanding how to stay safe at work.

Here you will find information to help you as you support people served by your organization.  Much of it specifically relates to people experiencing disability, but there are several resources that apply to all areas of work in the 'human service' field. 

• Abuse Prevention

  People experiencing disability are vulnerable to abuse. It is everyone’s role to assist in preventing abuse.

• Advocacy

  There are many organizations that advocate for people experiencing disability.

• Aging

  Aging is a part of life we all face and people experiencing disability may need extra support as aging occurs.

• Communication and Interaction

  People experiencing disability often need help to communicate wants and needs.

• CPP&SP

  Resources to help you implement the Comprehensive Personal Planning and Support Policy.

• Dave Hingsburger

  Dave Hingsburger is a well know Canadian author on various disability related issues.

• Employment

  Employment looks different for each of us. There are supports for people experiencing disability to journey towards employment.

• Financial and Government Supports

  Programs are available for the people you support from a variety of government services.

• Health and Wellness

  People experiencing disability may need help to seek out supports to help them with physical or mental health.

• Human Rights

  Everyone’s human rights are protected by provincial, national and international legislation.

• Indigenous People

  Agencies exist to provide supports and services to indigenous people.

• Person-Centredness

  Providing services that are centred around and meaningful to the person receiving support is what Person-Centredness is all about.

• Sexuality

  Sexuality is a basic human need. Providing support in the area of sexuality is an important part of your role as a DSP.

• Technology

  Technology is always changing in the world and can help a person experiencing disability to be more independent.

Here you will find information on some common disabilities.  We recognize this is not an exhaustive list, as there are hundreds of disabilities in existence; if you have a resource for any of these disabilities or others that are not included here, we'd love to hear from you! 

• Acquired Brain Injury

  How to support an individual with an Acquired Brain Injury.

• Autism Spectrum Disorder

  What is Autism?

• Cerebral Palsy

  Materials on Cerebral Palsy.

• Down Syndrome

  Links and information about Down Syndrome.

• Dual Diagnosis

  Become knowledgeable about Dual Diagnosis.

• Epilepsy

  Information and links about Epilepsy.

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder

  Learn about Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder.

• Intellectual Disability

  What is an intellectual disability?

• Sensory Impairments (Hearing and Vision)

  Information on hearing and vision impairments.