The Counselling Department provides a wide variety of employment related programs and services for Deaf, Deafblind, Deafened and Hard of Hearing individuals based on needs identified. Our Employment Counsellors are experienced and specialize in providing individualized, client centred services. We provide services in Vancouver, New Westminster, Port Coquitlam and Okanagan.

Our programs and services include:

Employment Assistance Program

• Return to Work Action Plan
• Skills Development
• Resumes/Cover Letters
• Career Goals
• Workplace Interventions

Training Programs – (upon eligibility):

• Opportunities Fund - Wage Subsidy Program
• SDEB - Skills Development Employment Benefit
• AWARE - Wage Subsidy Program
• BCSAP - Provincial Grant Funding
• EPPD - Employment Program for Persons with Disabilities (selected services)

Fee for Service

• Adjustment Counselling
• Sensitivity Training
• Workplace Supports
• Workplace Assessments
• Employer Networking
• Access to Sign Language Interpreters
• Employment Interviews
• In-Service Training
• Adaptive Technology in the Workplace
• Information and Referrals
• Public and Corporate Presentations

For more information or to find out if you are eligible for our programs, please contact the Counselling Team Assistant:
Tammy Lawley, tlawley@widhh.com
Phone: 604-736-7391
TTY: 604-731-8136