Transition to Work (TTW)

Self-Advocacy Learning (SAL)

Self-Advocacy Learning (SAL) helps you build the communication skills, self-awareness, and confidence to discuss your strengths, challenges, support needs, and goals in school, the workplace, and your career.

SAL encourages you to view self-advocacy not only as an employability skill, but as a mindset. In a labour market that is not always designed with disability and diverse learning needs in mind, self-advocacy can help you recognize your value, navigate barriers, and access the supports and opportunities that help you thrive.

SAL includes two learning resources:

• SAL Toolkit - practical tools and personalized statements to help you communicate your strengths, accommodation needs, and value to employers.
• SAL Micro-Training - short online modules that help you build self-awareness, confidence, and self-advocacy skills.

Through SAL, you will learn how to identify and communicate your strengths, address challenges and barriers, advocate for your needs, and confidently navigate school and workplace environments.

The SAL framework is built on four interconnected areas of self-advocacy development.

Access Self-Advocacy Learning (SAL) Micro-Training

The Self-Advocacy Learning (SAL) Micro-Training is available to current students, staff, faculty, and recent graduates. Complete the form below to request access to the micro-training.

The training links will be sent to the email address you provide. Your name and email address are required so that we can process your request and send you access to the training.

Complete this form to request access to the micro-training

About TTW

The Transition to Work Program aims to enhance successful career outcomes and strategies for persons with disabilities through hosting workshops and events, and connecting learners with college support staff, employers, alumni and community agencies.

The Transition to Work Program for people with disabilities aims to:

• promote self-advocacy
• provide opportunities to develop career readiness and exploratory skills
• offer career preparedness workshops and events
• offer tips for disclosing and negotiating accommodation needs in the workplace
• offer regular wraparound supports as part of learner's career readiness journey
• share examples of successful workplace accommodations and supportive employers

Job Search Prep (Current Students)

Successful job searching starts with understanding your strengths and challenges, preparing your application materials, and then actively searching for opportunities. Follow the steps below to build confidence and prepare for employment success.

Job Search Strategies (Graduates)

Job Search Strategies for Recent Graduates

Continue your employment journey with support from Transition to Work, Career Advancement Services (CAS), and community employment resources.

Student Success Advisor

As a recent graduate, you can continue to access Transition to Work services for up to two years after graduation. Meet with the Student Success Advisor for disability-informed employment support, including:

• Career planning and employment strategy.
• Self-advocacy and accommodation planning.
• Advanced resume and cover letter customization.
• Interview preparation and response development.
• Disability-informed job search support.
• Workplace accommodation and disclosure discussions.

Contact Elaine Belanger-Porter, Student Success Advisor, to learn more about available supports. Email: elaine.belanger-porter@humber.ca

Career Advancement Services (CAS) Career Coaching

Humber alumni have access to Career Advancement Services (CAS), which provides individualized career coaching, job search support, career transition assistance, and professional development resources.

Explore Career Coaching Services

Community Employment Services for Humber Alumni

Looking for additional employment support in the community? The resource below provides information about employment agencies, disability-focused employment programs, networking opportunities, job search resources, and employer partnerships available to alumni.

Alumnus is updating this document at present.

Talking About Accommodations

How to know if an employer is disability friendly

• Ask anyone you know who works there. They may be aware of an employee who was accommodated. Is it a high pressure workplace (eg. Do people eat lunch at their desks? Do staff take breaks?) Are people collegial, friendly?
• Go to the employer's website. If the website is accessible, it may mean that the company is disability-friendly, or at least have implemented some accommodations.
• Check the company's policies - do they give sick leave? Is the work flexible? Does the company promote a work/life balance? Do they have a policy or statement about mental health (awareness/promotion)? Do they have a policy or statement on physical health (awareness/promotion)?
• If possible, check out the physical space (they may have photos on their website, you could ask someone who works there, or just drop by yourself). Look to see if the space is wheelchair accessible; check out the washrooms; and check if signage is large and/or in braille. Although you may not need these accommodations, it's an indication of the willingness of the employer to implement them.

Disclosing Your Disability Job Seekers Guide for Students & Graduates with Disabilities - The Learning Portal at OCLS Job Demand Accommodation Planning Tool - free, confidential online tool to help you determine what workplace accommodations might work best for you Searchable Online Accommodations Resource When and How to Talk About Your Disability Workplace Accommodation

Job Readiness Topics & Insights

This section highlights practical tools, videos, worksheets, and learning resources developed through Transition to Work workshops and events. To make these resources easier to access and use, they have been organized by topic so you can quickly find information relevant to your career and employment goals without searching through archived event pages.

Whether you are exploring career options, preparing for interviews, connecting with employers, developing self-advocacy skills, or learning about workplace accommodations, these resources can help you build confidence and prepare for employment success.