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Transitioning to Adult Healthcare - BCCFA

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Synopsis: A list of general disability scholarships open to students with disabilities in Canada and Canadian Provinces. Students with disabilities in Ontario may be eligible for a Canada Study Grant through the Canada Student Loans Program and OSAP Bursary for Students with Disabilities. This list of Canadian Disability Scholarships is a work in progress. If you know, or offer, such scholarships please contact us so we can add the scholarship to our list.

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Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program

Based on demonstration of good citizenship and humanitarian service, perseverance in overcoming obstacles, the pursuit of academic excellence, and the pursuit of excellence in amateur sport, fitness and health; the value of the award is $4000 annually.
www.terryfox.org
Toronto Rehab Scholarship in Rehabilitation-Related Research for Students with Disabilities

Toronto Rehab is awarding scholarships for rehabilitation-related research to grad students with disabilities.

Applicants must plan to be enrolled in a rehab-related graduate program leading to a masters or doctoral degree at one of the following universities:

McMaster, Ryerson

University of Toronto

Waterloo

Wilfred Laurier

York

www.torontorehab.com/research/disabilityscholarshipfacts.htm

Aird Scholarship

For full-time students with physical disabilities entering their first year of studies. Two awards of $2,500 each are distributed annually.

Marc Chenier Memorial Awards (Nipissing University Award)

Presented to two deserving students in good academic standing, taking three or more courses, who are in one of the following categories:

1) a special needs student who has shown persistence and courage in pursuing his/her studies;

2) a student who is aiding a special needs person on campus or in the community;

3) a student who heightens awareness of special needs on campus or in the community.

The final decision is made by the Student Affairs Committee. Candidates must be recommended to the Financial Aid Office by October 15.
www.nipissingu.ca/english/student_scholarships.asp

Copnick/Hilliard Scholarship Fund

$1,000 for a physically disabled student. Deadline for application is August 31 of each year.

canparaplegic.org

Justin Eves Foundation Scholarship

For students with disabilities attending college or university, up to $3000.

www.justinevesfoundation.com/default.aspid=2&mnu=2

Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Forward Scholarship

The "Lilly-MDAO Moving Lives Scholarship" will help 6 scholarship recipients' from across Ontario with mood disorders resume their studies and achieve their goals by providing them with financial assistance.

www.mooddisorders.on.ca/mlf.html

GE Foundation Canada Scholarships

A $4,000 per year scholarship for the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th years of your undergraduate program.

An opportunity to be mentored by a business leader at GE in Canada.

Inclusion in GE Foundation Scholar-Leaders activities, including a specially designed summer leadership seminar.

Participation in community development projects

www.iie.org/gefoundation

AUCC Scholarship Program for Students with Disabilities

The objective of this scholarship program is to encourage Canadian students with disabilities interested in obtaining a first university degree, to pursue university studies.

Up to ten (10) scholarships valued at $5,000 CDN.

www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/aucc_disabled_e.html

Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students

For undergraduate studies; $2,500 per year.

www.aucc.ca/scholarships/open/mattinson_e.html

NEADS Equity Through Education Scholarships & Awards

This project, which was launched in the spring of 2006, creates equitable opportunities for post-secondary students with disabilities by offering funding to eligible students and campus groups.

$3,000, and up to four scholarships per academic year which may be awarded in the following categories of study University undergraduate;

Graduate/Professional

College/CEGEP

www.neads.ca/en/about/projects/ete2/scholarship/

Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Ontario's Dr. E. Bruce Hendrick Scholarship Program

For individuals with Spina Bifida and/or Hydrocephalus residing in Ontario that are pursuing higher education.

$1000 award for University students, $500 for College students.

www.sbhao.on.ca

Roy Cooper Scholarship

For a high school student with a documented LD entering university or college in an engineering or physical sciences program; $1000; apply by May 30.

www.ldao.ca

Student Awards Website

Canadian database of thousands of scholarships, bursaries, fellowships, grants and other financial awards.

www.studentawards.com/english/can/

Bursary for Students with Disabilities

Students with disabilities in Ontario may be eligible for a Special Opportunity Grant (Canada Study Grant) through the Canada Student Loans Program and the OSAP Bursary for Students with Disabilities.

Applications for this bursary are available through disability services offices and student awards offices in the province.

www.osap.gov.on.ca

This list of Canadian Disability Scholarships is a work in progress. If you know, or offer, such scholarships please contact us so we can add the scholarship to our list.

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List of Canadian Disability Scholarships

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A list of general disability scholarships open to students with disabilities in Canada and Canadian Provinces.

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Supports and services for people with disabilities

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A collection of services for people with disabilities in British Columbia.

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Am I eligible?

You may be eligible if you:

qualify for federal and provincial student financial assistance

are enrolled in a full-time program at a designated public or private post-secondary institution

have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability as defined by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program

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B.C. Access Grant for Students with Disabilities

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Am I eligible? You may be eligible if you: qualify for federal and provincial student financial assistance are enrolled in a full-time program at a designated public or private post-secondary institution have a permanent disability, or a persistent or prolonged disability as defined by the Canada Student Financial Assistance Program

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If you are living with a disability in B.C., there are a vast array of government programs and services available to you.

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People with acquired brain injury can bring many skills and strengths to the workplace, but often struggle to compete for jobs with other candidates. At EPIC, we're helping to change society's expectations of people with disability and to remove barriers to employment for people with acquired brain injury.

If you are a person with acquired brain injury, the below tips can help you on your way to employment.

Finding or returning to work is a common goal for people with acquired brain injury. Many people with acquired brain injury are of working age and may have previous experience in the workforce. Some people with acquired brain injury may hope to return to the same type of role they held before their injury. For others, returning to work may come in other shapes and forms that are different to their previous experience. The capabilities and challenges of each person with acquired brain injury are diverse, and while they must be factored into their pathway to employment, they shouldn't stand in the way of work.

People with acquired brain injury might feel ready and capable to return to work soon after their injury. However, work preparation is often a necessary step to help the person with acquired brain injury consider how their injury may influence their employment. A person with acquired brain injury may discover that they can no longer do their previous work tasks in the same way, or in a safe manner. The time required to prepare for employment can vary widely. The first step to prepare for employment is to determine both the strengths and challenges of the person with acquired brain injury, and what roles might match their attributes.

At EPIC we work with each of our job seekers one-on-one to identify what training they need to become job-ready. We believe in creating meaningful and sustainable employment - we take the time to ensure our job seekers have the skills and experience they need to succeed before entering the workforce.

For a person with an acquired brain injury that was received in childhood, preparing for their first job can be both exciting and challenging. Volunteering can provide a positive environment for people with acquired brain injury to explore their skills, build confidence, and discover the types of work that might suit them.

A person with an acquired brain injury that was received in adulthood may have previous employment experience and feel they can return to the workforce relatively quickly. However, it is important that they only return to work when they're genuinely ready. This can take time, and can often be frustrating particularly if they feel they've recovered well physically. Cognitive recovery can take longer than physical recovery, and some challenges are lifelong.

Work preparation is a valuable step to ensure a person with acquired brain injury has a successful transition back to employment. Volunteering is a great way to stay busy and active in the community while undertaking vocational rehabilitation or building new job skills.

At EPIC we have a number of valuable connections with business in your community who offer safe and supportive work experience for people with disability. We believe that valuable experience is integral to our job seekers' success and work hard to ensure they build confidence and skills in real workplaces.

Job interviews can be daunting, especially for people with acquired brain injury. People with acquired brain injury may face challenges with communication, motor skills, and cognitive functioning, but this doesn't mean they don't have the attributes required to succeed in the role.

The following ideas may help people with acquired brain injury to prepare for a job interview:

Role-playing and practice interviews. Try role-playing an interview situation to practice communication skills.

Dress for success. Wearing a professional outfit can help people with acquired brain injury to feel confident and ready for a job interview.

Focus on your strengths. It is important to have a positive attitude and focus on your strengths rather than limitations.

Take an advocacy support person. It is okay for a person with acquired brain injury to have an advocate or support person with them - this might be a friend, family member, or employment consultant. They can provide support during an interview and assist with communication. It's important to let the employer know in advance.

Interviews can be adapted to give people with acquired brain injury the best opportunity to demonstrate their skills and abilities. At EPIC, we work with businesses to help them understand how to adjust their interview processes to help people with an acquired brain injury feel more comfortable, giving them a platform to demonstrate what they are capable of.

A key factor in returning to work is to have a positive attitude. This can help people with acquired brain injury find out what they can do on their own and acknowledge what they need support with. It is important to be positive, but also realistic. Finding this balance will help the person with acquired brain injury to maintain their self-confidence and manage feelings of disappointment when difficulties arise.

On the job support can help a person with acquired brain injury to leverage their strengths and overcome challenges related to their condition. Some people may only need a little support, while others may need a lot. At EPIC, we take the time to understand what each person needs to thrive in their role, and we provide hands-on support for as long as we're needed - that could be months, years, or longer.

Some people with acquired brain injury benefit from having tasks broken into smaller, simpler steps. Others may learn new skills through the 'show and tell' method, or by having a workplace buddy to learn from. It can also be useful to first focus on 'quality' over 'quantity', so that a person with acquired brain injury can deliver accurate results before working on speed and productivity.

ABI is often an invisible disability and can be extremely complex, differing greatly from one person to the next. Every person with acquired brain injury will have vastly different life and work experiences, skills and limitations. Therefore it is essential to determine the adjustments required to help each person with acquired brain injury to perform at their best.

People with acquired brain injury are more likely to succeed in their role if they are given the right tools and supports. EPIC's employment consultants can help determine what the person with acquired brain injury needs, prior to them commencing work, and work with the employer to implement reasonable adjustments. There are a range of Government grants and programs to help make reasonable workplace adjustments for people with acquired brain injury.

Support networks are a vital resource for people with acquired brain injury, both in a personal and professional setting. This might include friends, family members, employment consultants, and health professionals. Having a support network can help a person with acquired brain injury to cope with the challenges of their condition particularly if they are adjusting to a new career path.

People with acquired brain injury benefit from the individualised support they receive at EPIC. We take the time to understand each job seeker's needs and adapt our services to match them.

Community-based support groups can also offer an encouraging space for people with acquired brain injury to connect with others. We help our job seekers build their support networks; if you are a person with acquired brain injury, EPIC can help you.

Our approach

We help people with acquired brain injury to find and keep a job they love by supporting them throughout their employment journey until our assistance is no longer needed. We also support their employers to create successful, sustainable employment outcomes.

Many of our job seekers have an acquired brain injury and we have a wealth of experience in supporting them to find and keep jobs.

We believe that people with acquired brain injury can be successful in employment when given an opportunity to show what they are capable of. People with acquired brain injury can come to EPIC:

through Centrelink, where they choose EPIC as their Disability Employment Services provider

by self-referring, which means they come straight to us and don't go to Centrelink first

At EPIC, we work with each job seeker to discover their strengths and goals, and support them to build the skills they need to find and keep a job. We can also identify any skills gaps and training courses that can help people with acquired brain injury nationally reach their goals.

We know what it takes to help a person with acquired brain injury find a job they love. If you would like to find out more about our services, contact us today.

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For some people, returning to work after a traumatic brain injury can be difficult or impossible. But a good many people with traumatic brain injury do return to their old careers - or to new ones that bring fulfillment and a sense of self-worth.Obstacles, often referred to in context with traumatic brain injury as environmental barriers, can make returning to work difficult - from stairs and long corridors to lack of transportation or the attitudes of other people.

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