Age: Varies by program
Being included in the communities in which we choose to live is vital to our overall health and creates a sense of belonging. To build an inclusive New Brunswick, everyone must have the opportunity to actively participate in the places they live, based on their personal preferences.
Transition to Adult Life
Age: Grade 10
This program is dedicated to helping high school students in grades 10, 11, and 12 with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Our primary goal is to assist them in creating a well-thought-out action plan for a smooth transition into the community immediately after completing high school.
We understand that many of the students who join our program may not initially have clear goals for employment or further education after high school. That’s where we step in. Our experienced team works closely with these students to identify their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
Our program’s dedicated staff members collaborate with students, their families, school networks, and the wider community to ensure that these students can find a meaningful and positive place within the community once they graduate from high school.
Social Inclusion
Age: 17+
WHAT IS SOCIAL INCLUSION?
Social inclusion is about having a sense of belonging in the communities where we choose to live. It’s also about accessing real opportunities to enjoy all that the community has to offer- education, arts, sports, recreation, volunteering, and citizenship. This is instrumental to building an inclusive adult life.
Through Inclusion NB’s Social Inclusion program, we support adults aged 17 and over with an intellectual or developmental disability to be connected to and involved in their community in meaningful ways, such as:
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Becoming involved in recreation, leisure and volunteer opportunities that match their interests and choices;
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Expanding their social relationships;
- Enhancing life skills to assist with navigating living in community;
- Developing strong personal support networks; and
- Planning for a home of their own.
We see the greatest outcomes when individuals actively participate in the planning and goal-setting process, ultimately empowering them and paving the way for their success.
Our team meets people where they are in the journey, and plans using the Just Enough Support model. This recognizes the importance of seeking the right balance of natural supports, such as friends and family, with accessing different types of technology, community-based services and paid support. The purpose of this approach is to build bridges and help the person expand their social relationships, personal autonomy and achieve greater independence.
We actively engage with other organizations within their desired community, fostering connections to create a welcoming, collaborative and inclusive environment.
Our Social Inclusion Program is available in: Moncton, Saint John, Fredericton, Bathurst, and Grand Falls-Edmundston.
Independent Facilitation
Age: 19-64
This is a person-centered approach to planning where the individual is at the forefront of their choices and future. Independent Facilitation is a way for adults with disabilities, aged 19-64, to get information and help to identify goals and navigate requirements for disability support services, housing and anything else they require to live a full and valued life.
Inclusion NB has Independent Facilitators who assist individuals to:
- Develop a vision for their future;
- Identify their needs for disability-related supports, as well as possible options for meeting those needs;
- Apply for government or community programs or services, such as the Disability Support Program; and
- Make informed choices regarding housing based on all options available in their community.
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