| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.13 |
| Liaison | Ronnie Dorsnie |
| Submission Date | April 25, 2023 |
John Abbott College
IN-50: Innovation D
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 0.50 |
Shannon
Coulter-Low Student Life Counsellor Student Services |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
West Montreal Readaptation Centre
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
This program is with the Centre intégré universitaire de santé et de services sociaux (CIUSSS) de l’Ouest-de-l’Ile-de-Montréal, specifically the West Montreal Readaptation Center and has been a partnership with the College since 1997. The Center offers support services to individuals living with an intellectual disability, physical disability, or on the Autism Spectrum. The center provides services to both children and adults living at home or in the community and day program or work integration.
At John Abbott College, program participants are responsible for posting and removing posters for Student Activities, cleaning tables in common areas, working in cafeteria as dishwashers and busing tables as well as a host of other tasks as needs arise. Student volunteers help participants with their work and with social integration.
Last year, when classes resumed during the pandemic, the participants took on the additional task of sanitizing high traffic areas (doorknobs and handrails) in order to reduce covid-19 risks. Since October, they have been responsible for the recycling stations in the cafeteria and "bistro". They also change various office kitchen compost bins around the campus, including the bin for our on-site composter.
The benefits of this program are reciprocal. Participants engage in positive social interactions, and students gain meaningful experiences and knowledge about people living with disabilities. Particularly beneficial are volunteers that come from Police Tech, First Responders, Nursing and Psychology departments. These students gain first hand experience with persons that they will be servicing upon their graduation and transition into their professions.
https://www.ciusss-ouestmtl.gouv.qc.ca/en/facilities/rehabilitation-centre-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-or-a-pervasive-development-disorder/west-montreal-readaptation-centre/
At John Abbott College, program participants are responsible for posting and removing posters for Student Activities, cleaning tables in common areas, working in cafeteria as dishwashers and busing tables as well as a host of other tasks as needs arise. Student volunteers help participants with their work and with social integration.
Last year, when classes resumed during the pandemic, the participants took on the additional task of sanitizing high traffic areas (doorknobs and handrails) in order to reduce covid-19 risks. Since October, they have been responsible for the recycling stations in the cafeteria and "bistro". They also change various office kitchen compost bins around the campus, including the bin for our on-site composter.
The benefits of this program are reciprocal. Participants engage in positive social interactions, and students gain meaningful experiences and knowledge about people living with disabilities. Particularly beneficial are volunteers that come from Police Tech, First Responders, Nursing and Psychology departments. These students gain first hand experience with persons that they will be servicing upon their graduation and transition into their professions.
https://www.ciusss-ouestmtl.gouv.qc.ca/en/facilities/rehabilitation-centre-for-people-with-intellectual-disabilities-or-a-pervasive-development-disorder/west-montreal-readaptation-centre/
Optional Fields
---
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
---
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.