Career/Education Profiles
The peer program offers opportunities for job seekers with mobility impairments (spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, amputation, etc.) to connect with Mentor volunteers who have overcome similar employment or education-related challenges. The Peer Program operates on the principle that people with disabilities know best the problems, needs, solutions and resources related to community participation.
Peer Mentors interested in assisting with employment issues, are positioned to assist individuals with working to overcome employment-related barriers, leading towards a rewarding career. Mentors will present their own unique approach to sharing information with others. Mentors have the flexibility to share information in a variety of different ways, depending on each person's goals and needs. One of the main aims to this type of peer process is to enhance an individual's opportunity to obtain meaningful employment in a competitive labour market.
The purpose of the posted profiles below is to provide information and examples of people with spinal cord injuries and other physical mobility impairments who are successful in the work place. These mentors or peer support volunteers have offered their personal information and assistance regarding employment issues.
If you are interested in becoming a Peer Support Volunteer and posting your information, please contact your local SCI office in Alberta, and ask to speak to a Client Service Coordinator about peer support.
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Kuen TangWatch Kuen's Video (7.7 MEG-wmv) |
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Gemma RehmanMount Royal College Student Watch Gemma's Video (1.5 MEG-wmv) Watch Gemma's Video (0.9 MEG-rm) |
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Zuzana BeurgerBachelor of Commerce Watch Zuzana's Video (0.9 MEG-wmv) Watch Zuzana's Video (1.0 MEG-wmv) |
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Kevin MarkEnmax Energy Corporation, Segment Manager, Marketing Watch Mark's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Mark's Video (1.1 MEG-rm) |
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Linnie TseDesigns for Living, Access Design Consultant (Owner) Watch Linnie's Video (1.4 MEG-wmv) Watch Linnie's Video (0.9 MEG-rm) |
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Alan VuongUniversity of Calgary Student Watch Alan's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Alan's Video (1.1 MEG-rm) |
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Shamel ElsayedEnCana Corporation, Team Lead Watch Shamel's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Shamel's Video (1.1 MEG-rm) |
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Mike HamblyThe Independent Living Resource Centre, Personal Empowerment Program Coordinator Watch Mike's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Mike's Video (1.1 MEG-wmv) |
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Nicola BirchallSpinal Cord Injury, Rehabilitation Cousellor Watch Nicola's Video (2.3 MEG-wmv) Watch Nicola's Video (1.5 MEG-rm) |
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Shanon BourgouinWest Jet, Administrators assistant in Sales Super Centre Watch Shanon's Video (2.0 MEG-wmv) Watch Shanon's Video (1.3 MEG-rm) |
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Sam NewsonCalgary Police Service, Detective Watch Sam's Video (1.9 MEG-wmv) Watch Sam's Video (1.3 MEG-wmv) |
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Roy SmithAccessible Housing Registry, Accountant & Data Entry Clerk Watch Roy's Video (1.9 MEG-wmv) Watch Roy's Video (1.4 MEG-rm) |
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Larry SeymourTelvent Canada, Senior Graphics Designer Watch Larry's Video (1.5 MEG-wmv) Watch Larry's Video (1.0 MEG-rm) |
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Cal SchulerSpectra Alternative Solutions, Disability Consultant Watch Cal's Video (1.9 MEG-wmv) Watch Cal's Video (1.2 MEG-rm) |
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Andrea WojcikStudent, pursuing Master of Arts (counselling) Watch Andrea's Video (2.1 MEG-wmv) Watch Andrea's Video (1.4 MEG-rm) |
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Valarie Buchanan McKinleyWatch Valarie's Video (2.2 MEG-wmv) Watch Valarie's Video (1.4 MEG-rm) |
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Claudio EspinozaWatch Claudio's Video (2.3 MEG-wmv) Watch Claudio's Video (1.4 MEG-rm) |
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Jerry MeyerSchool of Hope, Homeschooling Prgram, Teacher Watch Jerry's Video (0.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Jerry's Video (0.5 MEG-rm) |
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Kevin BennettWatch Kevin's Video (1.1 MEG-wmv) Watch Kevin's Video (0.7 MEG-rm) |
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Mark FloresStudent Watch Mark's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Mark's Video (1.1 MEG-rm) |
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Mike RodomarWatch Mike's Video (1.1 MEG-wmv) Watch Mike's Video (0.8 MEG-rm) |
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Virginia OliveiraWatch Virginia's Video (1.7 MEG-wmv) Watch Virginia's Video (1.1 MEG-rm) |
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Martin PurvisDeVry Institute of Technology, Assistant Director of Admissions Watch Martin's Video (1.4 MEG-wmv) Watch Martin's Video (0.9 MEG-rm) |
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Kent HehrFraser Milner Casgrain, Lawyer Watch Kent's Video (1.9 MEG-wmv) Watch Kent's Video (1.3 MEG-rm) |
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James Sanders ( Actor ) |
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Debbie LangletWatch Debbie's Video (2.0 MEG-wmv) |
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Duane DainesWatch Duane's Video (8.7 MEG-wmv) |
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Trevis BrownReturn to school Watch Trevis' Video (2.1 MEG-wmv) |
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Jody DuffieldWatch Jody's Video (4.6 MEG-wmv) |
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Weslyn MatherWatch Weslyn's Video (9.1 MEG-wmv) |
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Bryce Clarke ( Edmonton Police Service ) |
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Kevin Heikkila ( Sax Man ) |
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Graham IngramWatch Graham's Video (27.3 MEG-wmv) |
Geoffrey Olsen ( Going back to school )Watch Geoffrey's video ( 26MB-wmv ) |
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Holly Crichton ( Sheep Dog Trainer ) Watch Holly's video ( 19MB-wmv )
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Kent Hehr MLA Calgary Buffalo |
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Greg Williams ( Motorcycle Enthuasist ) |
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Penny Oman ( Mouth-Painter ) |