Ottawa-Carleton District School Board - Continuing Education Department - Adaptive Learning Program

Program for adults with developmental disabilities

• training for entry level jobs with attention to employability skills needed to prepare for employment or volunteer positions and further independence
• individualized learning and employment plans

Targeted skills for the workplace include:

• preparation for food service settings
• preparation for office and library settings
• preparation for greenhouse and plant maintenance

• able to demonstrate a high level of independence


• want to work or volunteer in the community


• able to attend classes four days a week


• able to work in a variety of environments and with different people and have the support of family and caregivers in finding employment or volunteer positions


• able to function well in an unsupervised environment during lunch and breaks