Employable Me

Follow up with several job seekers to discover what has happened since they appeared on Employable Me, and what long-term benefits and challenges they have experienced in work and life.

Follow up with several job seekers to discover what has happened since they appeared on Employable Me, and what long-term benefits and challenges they have experienced in work and life.

Blair has Autism and Dyscalculia, which makes it difficult for her to interpret social cues and numbers. Robert, has been blind since childhood. He speaks five languages, and has a degree in French and Arabic, but has never had a paying job in his life.

Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at a young age and has had trouble succeeding in job interviews. Simon’s combination of Tourette Syndrome, OCD and Cerebral Palsy makes him nervous during job interviews, resulting in swearing fits.

Christine has yet to successfully find a job that can accommodate the tics and anxiety caused by her Tourette Syndrome. Outgoing and energetic, Kelly has Asperger Syndrome and has been unsuccessful in his job search so far.

Thomas dreams of getting a job and living independently. He has Down Syndrome and has never been able to secure a paid position. Once a registered nurse, Nathalea became legally blind at the age of 32. She has since been job hunting with no success.

Melissa is an author who has Tourette Syndrome. Her swearing outbursts have made it challenging to find a job where she can feel comfortable. Matt is highly educated but his ADHD causes him to struggle maintaining focus in a work environment.

Becca’s Tourette Syndrome presents in the form of uncontrollable roaring which makes finding an accepting work environment a challenge. Riley has Asperger Syndrome and finds job interviews difficult.

Ben, who became blind at the age of 17, is looking to get his start in the marketing world. Museum enthusiast Mitchell is on the Autism spectrum Disorder and hopes to re-invent the tour guide experience during the pandemic.

Drew is on the Autism spectrum and is looking for a career in the toy industry. Clover, a partially-sighted visual artist, dreams of a full-time career in the art field.

Race car driver Austin wants to turn his knowledge for cars into a paying job. Madison, who has Down syndrome, is looking to pursue a career in modelling.

Franklyn was born with cerebral palsy and wants to find a job where he can help the community and put his social skills to use. Shauna is on the Autism spectrum and hopes to put her creative crafting passion to work in a dynamic environment.

Sports fanatic Mark has Autism Spectrum Disorder and hopes he can find a career that makes use of his strong sports knowledge. Mari, who was born with Spina Bifida, craves more stability in a career.

Yang is a single mom who is blind and, despite having a Master’s degree in Economics, hasn't landed a paid job. Elias has Autism Spectrum Disorder and dreams of being a puppeteer.

Though his Autism Spectrum Disorder makes interviews tough, Daniel is looking for an employer who thinks outside the box. Alessia is a stylish woman who loves all things beauty-related and wants to channel it into a career.

Daniel was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tourette Syndrome. He craves independence and would love to find a career in music and film editing. George is a blind track star who loves computers and hopes to work in software development.

Kathryn has Autism Spectrum Disorder and aims for a job in an environment that puts her creative mind to use. Meanwhile, actor Dylan would like to find a career in a dynamic environment that puts him in the spotlight.

Jordan, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, hopes to find a career that puts his train knowledge to use. Ariana has Down Syndrome and has her first-ever paycheque in the health and wellness field earmarked for her own place.

Basketball star Susan wants to put a brain injury in her past and looks forward to independence. Carly struggles to communicate because of Autism Spectrum Disorder, but wants a baking job.

Miranda, who has had multiple surgeries for Intractable Epilepsy, must reevaluate her marketplace skills. Meanwhile, Donald hopes two school degrees will score him a stable job despite a rare genetic disorder.

Lucia strives for an office job despite verbal and physical tics caused by Tourette Syndrome. Gavin, who is blind, yearns to make sweet music in a professional setting. 

Jessica, who has Down Syndrome, hopes to translate her love of art into a paying job. Meanwhile, legally blind musician BJ questions his career path.

Despite having Asperger Syndrome, film fan Jack focuses on becoming a director. Francie, who has Down Syndrome, plans to own an apartment. 

Rick's Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it a struggle to find paid employment. Meanwhile, basketball fan Victor won't let a rare lung condition stop him from scoring a job.

Self-taught musician Kirishan is on the Autism spectrum and hopes to land his first-ever job in a data entry role. Budding writer Nikoletta pitches her memoir on online dating from the perspective of a woman with a rare condition called arthrogryposis.

Wendy is on the Autism spectrum and is looking to turn her passion for dogs into her first ever job. Nicholas, who is gay and has Down syndrome, hopes his love of fashion can land him a position in the retail world.