Overview
Follow the lives of ten individuals as they share their journey to find meaningful employment and value in their lives.
The Working Originals tells the stories of various individuals living with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the challenges they face as they endeavor to find employment and meaning in their lives.
YEAR:
2015
Format:
HD
BroadcasterS:
Telus
Duration:
6 x 10 Min
Genre:
Social
Episode Descriptions
1. Cody and Todd
Cody and Todd followed two very different paths to employment and continue to thrive with the help of their families.
2. Sara
Sara was the first to be employed through the Abilities @ Work program and insists on living her life on her own terms.
3. Sean and Terrance
Through employment Sean and Terrance beat depression and poverty..
4. Junaid and Nicole
Junaid and Nicole, two kind and irrepressible spirits, show that success is a product of hard work and determination..
5. David
Meet David, an employee at Red Arrow Motor Coach in Calgary. His job has taught him new skills and built his confidence.
6. Kyle and Brodie
Join Kyle and Brodie, two men with intellectual disabilities, as they overcome their challenges in finding employment.
