Breton Ability Centre

Interested in working at Breton Ability Centre? You can view our current employment opportunities here: https://loom.ly/EQyTELU

Ed loves working in The Print Shop! In this time he has developed so many skills, and really built up his confidence. Keep up the good work Ed!

What is the goal of PDP? The goal of the Person Directed Planning Program is to build on an individual's dreams, strengths, and capabilities. This is done through the focus on development of relationships, as well as on ways an individual can access community resources to support a good life. Understanding what is of value and how an individual can participate in their community is key to the Person Directed Planning process. To learn more about PDP visit www.bacpdp.ca

Check out our new programs! 🍎 Provided through the Food Service Department, new programs have been initiated to teach program participants basic food preparation skills and make food choices independently. One notable aspect of this initiative is the introduction of a new self-serve dining station in the main dining room. The station provides participants with the tools needed to prepare their own toast, sandwiches and cereal, as well as microwave meals. A variety of food and beverage choices are available if individuals choose to prepare breakfast or lunch for themselves. Weekly self-serve options have been well received by participants with some fan favorites being the taco bar, pasta bar, pancake bar, sundae bar and a dessert bar to name a few. The department plans to continue offering activities that foster independence, with a focus on making healthy food choices, learning basic food preparation skills and food safety.

Robert is working hard in the Print Shop! 🖨️ The Print Shop is a proud Social Enterprise of Breton Ability Centre which specializes in print and graphic design services. Specializing in tickets (50/50, Chase the Ace, special events), business cards, rack cards and brochures, labels, invitations, custom magnets, custom buttons, custom vinyl decals, and more. The Print Shop employs individuals with varying abilities by providing meaningful training and employment opportunities. All proceeds go directly to Breton Ability Centre’s Charitable Foundation. Contact us today for your next job at 902-539-7640 Ext. 3349 or email print@cb-bac.ca.

Your donations make and impact🌟 We are so grateful to all our donors for their support in 2023. With their donations we have been able to make a significant impact in the lives of the participants at Breton Ability Centre. You can view the full 2023 Charitable Report here: https://loom.ly/3wHNECU

🌱The Flourish Program aims to empower participants to achieve their own goals and overcome challenges. The three-month program is part of Breton Ability Centre’s Learning and Employment Centre, and is designed to provide a safe and supportive environment where youth can develop personal skills, connect with peers, discover new passions and achieve successes at a variety of levels. Participants learn about what it is like to live independently through a training component that simulates living in a small apartment or community home. They also receive hands-on job experience through Breton Ability Centre’s social enterprises. Additionally, Flourish offers a range of activities to cater to different interests and abilities, including budgeting, crafting, kitchen skills and more.

🏠The Independent Living Support (ILS) program purpose is to promote independence, self-determination and social inclusion by creating a flexible and responsive support system that incorporates the strengths of a participant using a person-directed and collaborative approach. Since October of 2023, Breton Ability Centre has been a proud ILS service provider and currently supports five individuals, who live in the community.

🌟 Exciting News! 🌟 We’re thrilled to announce that we've been selected as a finalist for both the Community Impact Award and Social Enterprise of the Year at the upcoming Cape Breton Chamber of Commerce Excellence in Business Awards! It’s an incredible honour to be recognized by our community, and we are so grateful to be nominated alongside such inspiring organizations. Thank you to our community for all their support, and good luck to all the nominees! ✨

🌟Breton Ability Centre’s Charitable Foundation was created to enrich the lives of our residents by funding programming and recreational opportunities, like day trips, participation in community events and more. The profits from our social enterprises support our charitable foundation, but we also rely on generous and consistent support from our donors. Your donations make a difference to each and every person we serve! Make a donation here: https://loom.ly/FLy931A