Transcript 1996/97 SEA STATISTICS

Canadian Society
for
Social Development
Kay Ryan
Executive Director
www.cssd-web.org
Did You Know…
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Over 14% of the Canadian adult
population lives with a disability.
This means 1 out of every 7
Canadians aged 15 and over.
An estimated 3.4 million people.
Of this number, over 1 million are
unemployed and would like to work.
Stats Canada 2002
CSSD Background
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Non profit
Federally incorporated society
Registered charity
Part of the CF Network of BC
Funded by Human Resources and
Social Development Canada
Western Diversification
Vancouver Foundation
CSSD Online Learning
We have two free online programs to offer
 Internet Business Development for
Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (IBDE)
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Business Abilities – business planning
and advance business management
course with online coaching
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We will enroll 80 PWD throughout Canada per year
We are projecting 150 students per year
Students can register online for both programs
Online Learning
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Participants learn from home
Instructor available online
Online Course Enhancements
Interaction with virtual instructor & participants
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Using MSN Messenger &
Elluminate web conferencing
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Video conferencing
Audio conferencing
Real Time text chatting
Virtual classroom sessions
Virtual Classroom
A Screenshot of Our Virtual Classroom
Other Course Enhancements
Interaction with virtual instructor
& participants with …
Virtual Desktop Sharing
Virtual Desktop Sharing used
for:
• real time software demos
• access student’s desktop
www.ibde.ca
IBDE Criteria
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self-identify as someone with a permanent
physical disability or chronic health issue
be unemployed (work less than 20 hours per week)
be legally entitled to work in Canada
possess some computer skills
(questionnaire is given to assess skills)
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have a computer that meets the
requirements for web design work with an
Internet connection.
Program Costs
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The Business Abilities Program is free
for eligible students.
IBDE tuition is covered but course
materials aren’t at this time.
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They cost approx. $500 for 2 software
programs, 3 textbooks & your domain
name and storage for assignments
Funds are usually available locally or
provincially
Course Description
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6 month accredited program with 7 modules
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Introduction, Getting Started, Activities & Outcomes
Resource links
Virtual discussion boards
Interactive self-evaluation quizzes
www.Virtualmall.ca
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Showcases websites made by IBDE Grads
Mall directory displays the different types of categories
(ie: arts & crafts, tourism, service, etc)
Currently there are 47 stores featuring thousands of products &
services.
Our Home Page
www.businessabilities.ca
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Phase One is an online course where:
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Phase Two –
includes:
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students assess entrepreneurial skills
research their business ideas
prepare a business plan
source out financing opportunities
(while they establish their business)
Advance Business Management Modules
Virtual Classroom with experts in various fields
Site is web accessible and it features video
clips, conversation café etc.
BA Program Provides
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One-on-one business counseling
advice through
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instant text messaging, phone, email
A Business Plan review & critique
Business coaching assistance
throughout the business start-up
Advanced Business Management
modules and live virtual workshops
BA site is fully web accessible
BA Eligibility Requirements
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Have a permanent disability or chronic
health problem
Be unemployed (less than 20hrs/wk)
Be legally entitled to work in Canada
Be in need of assistance to prepare for
self employment
Not collecting EI or be reachback
(Some exceptions can be made)
Benefits to Participants
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Work at home at their own pace.
Accomplishments help to bolster self-esteem.
Develop a network with other participants.
Within six months they have marketable skills that
can lead to employment or self employment.
Future Plans
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Encourage
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Employment & Disability
Support Agencies
Business Development Centres
CF/CBDC’s
To partner with us and promote
the program as if it were their
own.
We need students from at least
3 provinces and we want to be
continually adding more
provinces each year.
We plan to translate our courses
into French over the next 2 yrs.
Partnerships
• Pan Canadian Community Futures Network
• Selkirk College
• Neil Squire Society
• Canadian Council of Rehabilitation & Work
• Vancouver Foundation
• A number of other employment offices &
support agencies for PWD
New Partners Welcome!
We are always looking for new partners or
agencies that can help us get the word
out to PWD.
We are also considering providing the same
training to others facing barriers to
employment.
Contact:
[email protected] or 250-825-9433