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#MentalHealthWeek2025 | May 5–11 Starting a new job is often celebrated as a time of opportunity, growth, and fresh beginnings. But for many, it’s also one of life’s most stressful transitions. The pressure to perform, to fit in, and to “get it right” can feel overwhelming—especially for those silently coping with mental health or substance […]

Guest Blog by Stacey Wu in collaboration with Natalie Hart, City of Ottawa On December 3, 2024, we observed the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, an occasion to reflect on and promote the well-being and rights of persons with disabilities. This year’s theme (2025),  “Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and […]

Three decades ago, a visionary initiative was born with Linda Simpson, founder, and director at Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc., igniting a beacon of hope for individuals with disabilities seeking and maintaining meaningful employment. Today, as we commemorate the 30th anniversary of our employment services for persons with disabilities, we reflect on the transformative journey, […]

In a world where every individual is unique, celebrating diversity and embracing intersectionality are essential steps towards creating a more inclusive society. Intersectionality recognizes that people have multiple identities and experiences that intersect and interact in complex ways, shaping their perspectives and lived realities. It acknowledges that individuals can simultaneously belong to different social groups, […]

March is a special time for all those who dedicate their lives to the field of social work. It’s a month where we come together to recognize and celebrate the invaluable contributions of social workers in our communities. Social work is more than a profession; it’s a calling, a commitment to advocating for those in […]

In a world where kindness often feels like a rare commodity, Pink Shirt Day stands as a beacon of hope, reminding us of the profound impact of compassion and solidarity. Every year, on the last Wednesday of February, people around the globe don pink shirts to symbolize their commitment to end bullying and create a […]

The age-old questions, what do I want to do? What do I like?  What can I do?  Questions that have been asked from the time we are young and continue into adulthood. I remember being in school and being told I need to decide what I wanted to do so I can plan my education and pick the […]

Blog #5 – Disability and Etiquette Awareness Disability etiquette is a set of guidelines dealing specifically with how to approach a person with a disability. Disability Awareness means educating people regarding disabilities and giving people the knowledge required to carry out a job or task thus separating good practice from poor. (Jun 10, 2018 – […]

Let’s talk about working together, about how helping persons with disabilities obtain work requires a willing employer.  PPRC has been working to find jobs for persons with disabilities for twenty-four years.  We know that our success depends on employers who are willing to look for talent in non-traditional places.  Employers who think outside the box, who want good […]

Hi Folks. I am taking this blog to talk about the Performance Plus Rehabilitative Care Inc. (PPRC) practice of supporting students in the Co-op program at local colleges and universities. We have supported students from Ottawa and Laurentian Universities and Université du Québec en Outaouais, as well as, Algonquin and Herzing Colleges in Ottawa.  PPRC has provided opportunities to […]