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Radio

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February 2007 - Paddy Flaherty's Irish Pub

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May 2002 - First radio spot announcing jobStart.
July 2002 - Radio spot recorded by an actual jobStart participant!

Printed Media

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April 4, 2002 - Sarnia and District Association for Community Living announces the new and innovative jobStart Workshop.

Articles of Interest

Globe and Mail, March 2, 2007:
Lack of training seen hindering those considered intellectually handicapped.
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/LAC.20070302.CADISABILITY02/TPStory/Business

CBC News (online), February 28, 2007:
A new study suggests that many support the integration of people with intellectual disabilities into the workforce, challenging old assumptions about productivity and company image.
http://www.cbc.ca/consumer/story/2007/02/28/integration-workforce.html#skip300x250

Kingston Whig-Standard, February 28, 2007:
"Welcome to the Workforce"
http://www.thewhig.com/webapp/sitepages/printable.asp?paper=www.thewhig.com&contentID=423291&annewspapername=The+Kingston+Whig%2DStandard