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Reach Up

Employment and Life Skills Program for People With Self-Identified Disabilities

Reach-Up is an employment readiness program for individuals with self-identified disabilities. We help participants develop life and employment skills to attain and retain a job that fits them. Reach Up includes one-on-one appointments for employment, as well as life skills training and possible job-shadowing and placement opportunities.

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Eligibility

  • 15 years of age or older
  • Self-identified disability that may limit daily activity
  • Want help to find a job and prepare for work
  • Unemployed or working less than 20 hours per week

If this sounds like you, please contact us!

What is a disability?

A disability is a permanent physical or mental impairment that may restrict an individual’s ability to perform daily activities. Examples include, but are not limited to:

  • ADHD
  • Learning disabilities
  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Autism spectrum disorder
  • PTSD

Program topics

  • One-on-one appointments
  • Life skills, including:
    • Communication
    • Budgeting
    • Goal-setting
  • Employment, including:
    • Resume development
    • Job searching
    • Interview techniques
  • Possible job shadow opportunities
  • Contacts within industries
  • Potential paid work experience

Wage subsidy

A wage subsidy provides an incentive for an employer to hire a person with disabilities through financial support, which could lead to permanent employment.