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Social inclusion and employability

With the help of the right people and through programs and projects that help make the lives of people with an intellectual disability easier, they can achieve their potential and thrive.

From school to adult life and employment, the Quebec Intellectual Disability Society, through its member associations, and in conjunction with the services provided by the health and social services network, contributes to the development of people with an intellectual disability and their families.

• Ready, willing and able program for employers
• Life project assistant service for families

Awareness raising and training

To better help people with an intellectual disability and their families, local groups, organizations and associations, employers and schools need tools to ensure they use the best intervention practices. This is why the Quebec Intellectual Disability Society offers a range of training and organizes awareness-raising activities. These include:

• The Quebec Intellectual Disability Society colloquium
• Singulier Pluriel Cabaret
• Quebec Intellectual Disability Week
• Training for people with an intellectual disability
• Other training

Local and community initiatives

By creating opportunities for members to work together and share expertise, the Society helps ensure that their efforts are pulling in the same direction, to build on strengths and increase impact across the province. It also supports local initiatives that promote inclusion, whether led by groups of parents, local associations or organizations.

• Local funds for initiatives that promote inclusion 
• Provincial resource and expertise sharing program

Defense of rights and representation

Defending the rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families is the Society’s purpose. Throughout the Society’s rich history, defending the rights of people with an intellectual disability and their families has always been central to its efforts.

• Issues for the defence of rights
• Government representation