Empower Abilities Life Skills Program

The Empower Abilities Life Skills Program is a highly effective initiative that focuses on developing and enhancing the life skills of individuals with disabilities. This program has been designed to equip participants with the tools they need to achieve greater independence and success in their personal and professional lives. The program is structured to provide a comprehensive range of life skills training, including communication skills, problem-solving, time management, and financial literacy.

This program is ideal for individuals with passport funding.

Program Length: 4 Weeks

Session Duration: 2 Hours per week

Cost: $395

Delivery Schedule: Sessions are available on Mondays or Fridays at 2 hours per day over 4 weeks

Delivery Locations: Orangeville, Mississauga, Brampton offices

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Course Offerings

Independent Living Skills

These courses focus on teaching individuals with disabilities the skills necessary to live independently such as:

• Personal Hygiene
• Budgeting and money management
• Physical activity and nutrition
• Sleep Hygiene

Social Skills

These courses focus on teaching individuals with disabilities social skills and how to interact with others such as:

• Communication skills, including verbal and non-verbal communication
• Assertiveness and self-advocacy
• Empathy and understanding the feelings of others
• Building and maintaining healthy relationships

Starts: September 18 2023 - Ends: October 10 2023

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Health and Wellness

This will focus on teaching individuals with disabilities the skills necessary to maintain their physical and emotional health such as:

• Exercise and physical fitness
• Nutrition and healthy eating
• Stress management and relaxation techniques
• Sleep hygiene

Starts: October 23 2023 - Ends: November 13 2023

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Technology Skills

This will focus on teaching individuals with disabilities how to use technology to improve their daily lives such as:

• Basic computer skills
• Assistive technology
• Internet safety and security
• Navigating public transit

Starts: November 26 2023 - Ends: December 18 2023

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This program will be delivered through in-person classroom instruction.

Please contact the Passport Program for more information on how to access Passport Funding.