Disability Related Employment Supports

Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by their disability.

To be eligible for DRES supports and/or services an individual must:

• have a diagnosed and documented permanent or chronic disability that creates a barrier to education, training and/or employment
• be an Alberta resident
• be a Canadian Citizen, permanent resident, or refugee under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act be legally entitled to work and/or train in Canada
• be employment destined
• be determined eligible for DRES through an Employability Assessment and have a Service Plan 

What Does DRES Offer?

DRES is offered in three categories:

Job Search Supports

Job search supports assist Albertans with disabilities aged 16 and older seek employment. The supports may include a sign language interpreter so that an individual with a hearing impairment can attend a job interview.

Workplace Supports

Workplace supports assist Albertans with disabilities aged 16 and older make a successful transition into the workplace, maintain employment, and enable their full participation in the workforce. The supports may include a job coach, worksite modification or assistive technology.

Educational Supports

Education supports assist learners with disabilities who are out of the kindergarten to grade 12 school system, prepare for employment through post-secondary education, basic skill training, academic upgrading or labour market programs. The supports may include sign language interpreters, tutors, note takers, and assistive technology such as software programs specific to the disability.

Employer inquiries are welcomed.

Document Title and Description	Date (dd/mm/yy)	Format
Canada-Alberta Labour Market Agreement For Persons with Disabilities 2009-2010 Annual Report	10/12/10
Disability Related Employment Supports (DRES) This program provides assistance to Albertans in addressing the barriers to education and employment created by their disability.	16/12/11
Alberta Business Awards of Distinction Information of the award presented annually to an outstanding employer of persons with disabilities.
DRES Policy