MANDATE
- To act as an advocate in the business community for persons with disabilities
- To assist people with disabilities gain access to training and employment opportunities which provide meaningful work, in integrated settings, for equitable pay and long term security
- To provide the necessary support in training and employment for people with disabilities
- To interact with various government agencies (federal/provincial/municipal) regarding economic development opportunities in support of individuals with disabilities
- To encourage and develop antonymous enterprises which will employ people with disabilities
- To involve, where appropriate, people with disabilities and their families in the planning and decision making process
- To pay special attention to individuals with challenging needs who are vulnerable in the community
- To achieve long term survival of the supported employment initiative in Labrador.
This mandate is based on the needs of persons with disabilities regarding:
- Financial independence
- Meaningful work
- Contributing members of society & the community
- Career
- Social life
- Security and stability