Human Resources committee  Yes, it's seeing the human society.

Human Resources committee  I want to talk about the transportation. I think the bigger issue is what the barriers are. The Loeb Centre, where Jim works, is all on one level. The Loeb Centre buildings were bought by the Loeb family. These two buildings were then converted for day programs and work programs.

Human Resources committee  Yes, I can hear.

Human Resources committee  Absolutely the partnership model with local agencies is key, because they can advocate and provide the support in linking people with developmental disability to employment. I mentioned the National Archives, where you have an agency that facilitates the training and assessment of people with developmental disabilities for the job tasks.

Human Resources committee  Jim, what is important for you about working?

Human Resources committee  You work with codes on the doors and monitor who comes in and who comes out.

Human Resources committee  So you work with security in two buildings.

Human Resources committee  I think when we were prepping for this, Jim was saying he doesn't want to be sitting around drinking tea. He wants to work. He wants to contribute to the workforce. Jim, if you didn't work, how would you feel about that?

Human Resources committee  I think we've demonstrated that the contribution is strong and that people with developmental disabilities in the workforce create a more human society.

Human Resources committee  Thank you for welcoming us to your standing committee. We are from the L'Arche Ottawa community and we wish to contribute to this dialogue on employment from the perspective of people with developmental disabilities. L'Arche is an international organization founded by Canadian Jean Vanier.