Goodwill Connections

Independence, inclusion and choice for people with developmental disabilities in Ontario
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[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Goodwill Connections was out and about today celebrating and promoting World Kindness Day.
#worldkindnessday2019
#randomactsofkindness
#bekindeveryday

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Stay safe today everyone! Goodwill Connections will reopen tomorrow at 8am. ❄️

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Goodwill Connections staff are having a great time at the ODEN conference. Great speakers and information to bring back to our team! #RDC2019 #rethinkdisabilities #engagetalent

[ODENetwork @odenetwork]

Awesome to have Rich Donovan, CEO of The Return on Disability Group, as keynote speaker this a.m. @ our #RDC2019! "I look at disability as a market. It's where supply meets demand." -- Rich Donovan #NDEAM2019 #InclusiveCulture #WorkplaceCulture

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#rethinkdisabilities #engagetalent

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

A big shout out and thank you to Sobeys in Chatham for hiring with a focus on diversity and inclusion! #nationaldisabilityawarenessmonth2019

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

Today is International Day for the Eradication of Poverty.

Ontario is committed to creating better outcomes for Ontarians in need by forming a more effective and sustainable approach to helping people find and keep jobs. #IDEP2019 https://t.co/4bzM6nFaqI

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Goodwill Connections would like to wish you and your family a Happy Thanksgiving. Our program is closed on Monday, October 14th and will reopen Tuesday at 8 am.#ThanksgivingWeekend

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

Please note that all ODSP offices will be closed on October 14 for Thanksgiving Monday and will reopen to regular hours on October 15.

Ontario Works clients: please contact your local office for Thanksgiving Long weekend closure information. https://t.co/jZ4cAPmmzl

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

It’s Thankful Thursday and Crystal is thankful for the following:
1) My Mom and Ron
2) My boyfriend John
3) My job at Fairwinds Lodge
4) My pay check so I can buy a cell phone of my own
5) My friends at Goodwill
#thankfulthursdays2019

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

#engagetalent2019

[ODENetwork @odenetwork]

Employee retention is a big issue in a competitive labour market. Our #NDEAM2019 statistic for the week: The retention rate among employees who have a disability is 72% higher than among those without disabilities. #DEAM2019 #EngageTalent #InclusiveRecruiting

[Ontario Accessibility @ONAccessibility]

#DidYouKnow Ontario supports people with disabilities who want to start a small business? Learn how to create a business plan, manage finances and find a mentor. #accessibility https://t.co/w2x7JkW6kg

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

October 6-12 is Mental Illness Week.

If you or someone you know needs support, you can find free mental health and addiction services in your community. https://t.co/kSuqGpIp7c

[Ontario Community and Social Services @ONSocialService]

Let's make finding, hiring and supporting employees with disabilities part of the everyday. October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Spread the message and break the barriers to inclusion. #NDEAM

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

#OrangeShirtDay #EveryChildMatters🧡

[Ontario Accessibility @ONAccessibility]

The Information & Communications Standards Development Committee has proposed a short- and long-term approach to making info & communications accessible for people with disabilities. Share your comments at https://t.co/4fkaOhEj2c
#AODA #Accessibility

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

It’s Thankful Thursday and Brandon shared that he’s thankful for:
1. Working at Cineplex Theatre and Hip Entertainment
2. My Mom, sister and family
3. All of my friends
4.Thankful I can help others by volunteering
5.Thankful to Goodwill for helping grow #thankfulthursday💙

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Looking to have fun and develop life and independent living skills? ConnectABILITY meets the third Thursday of each month.
Contact us for more information today!

[Goodwill Connections @Goodwillconnect]

Today is National Suicide Prevention Day. If you or someone you know needs help, please reach out.
https:https://t.co/B1KOL5zCgj
Lambton Mental Health Crisis Service 519 336-3445
Give Hope a Voice #worldsuicidepreventionday2019