What Employers Say
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About Their Employees
- The workforce is becoming more culturally diverse.
- There are more male applicants for jobs.
- There are more applicants with lower academic qualifications.
About the Individuals They Serve
- More older individuals with developmental disabilities.
- More individuals with complex needs, FASD, and dual diagnoses.
- Greater diversity of diagnoses and ethnic backgrounds.
- Higher expectations for quality standards.
- Families and individuals becoming more vocal, actively advocating for higher standards and better services and supports.
About the Future
- Direct service staff will need to be more educated, specialized, and have a diverse range of skills.
- Role will evolve to that of facilitator, connector, and ambassador.
- Post-secondary institutions will have to prepare graduates better to meet these challenges.
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