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Our People:
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The office employs four Full-time staff:
Executive Director - Chris Cook
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Business/Program Assistant -
Germaine Richard -
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Case Manager -
Jean Chisholm
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Case Manager -
Ken MacDonald
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Employment
Maintenance Counsellor
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Donna MacDonald -
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Our Board of Directors are:
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Cyril MacDonald: |
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Chairperson |
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Crispin Cornect: |
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Vice Chair |
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Fran Payne: |
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Past Chair |
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Madaline Libbus: |
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Treasurer |
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Jackie Cameron: |
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Secretary |
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Laurie Cranton: |
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Director |
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Wally Power: |
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Director |
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Bernie McLean: |
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Director |
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Wayne Bona: |
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Director |
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Lori Baird |
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Director |
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Patricia Cloutier |
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Director |
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Gary Mattie |
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Director |
Our Organization:
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We are one of 10 regions in Nova Scotia who have formed a
collaborative community partnership as a direct initiative
of the Government of Canada.
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East Novability
focus is to assist persons with disabilities enter
or re-enter the workforce.
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Our Society is committed to work in partnership with all
levels of government and service providers in the Inverness, Richmond County,
Antigonish and Guysborough areas to ensure persons with
disabilities achieve their career goals.
"April 09 - March 10
Statistics"
- 127 new clients,
- 52 clients employed,
- 22 clients in skills development,
- 311 employers visited.
- Savings to all Governement Programs
$561,600
- Wages contributed to local economy:
$1,040,000
Mission:
We are committed to assist persons with disabilities find
and maintain sustainable employment.
Vision:
We envision fully accessible communities that offer equal
opportunities and meaningful employment for Persons with
Disabilities.
Values:
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We value a confidential/trustworthy environment that ensures
persons with disabilities are treated with dignity and
respect.
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We value the full participation of persons with disabilities
in their employment decisions.
Goals:
The East Novability Society for Persons with
Disabilities, in pursuit of our mission will:
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Assist adult persons with disabilities pursue career
goals
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Provide information to persons with disabilities with
regard to training, employment opportunities and funding
programs
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Provide information and education to employers
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Network and partner with all service providers in the
counties of Inverness, Richmond,
Guysborough and Antigonish
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Provide information and education sessions to the
community at large
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