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<body topmargin=0 leftmargin=0 marginheight=0 marginwidth=0> <table cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0><tr> <td valign="top" colspan=2 height=90 BGCOLOR="#006699" TEXT="#080000" background="044085a3.jpg"> <div> <FONT SIZE="5" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Arial" ><B>SELECTIONS:   Career Support Services</B></FONT><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B>    </B></FONT><B> |</B><B>     </B><A HREF="index.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="SELECTIONS: Career Support Services"><U><B>home</B></U></A></div> <div> <B>About Us</B><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id21.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Services"><U>Services</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id29.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employment Partners"><U>Employment Partners</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id34.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Supporting Selections"><U>Supporting Selections</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id120.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Events"><U>News & Events</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id35.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FAQ"><U>FAQ</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id36.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Testimonials"><U>Testimonials</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id37.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Related Links"><U>Related Links</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id89.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Newsletter"><U>Newsletter</U></A><FONT SIZE="1" COLOR="#FFFFFF" FACE="Symbol" >   ·   </FONT><A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Information "><U>Contact Information </U></A></div> <div> </div> </td> </tr><tr> <td valign="top" width=210 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="045d2e83.jpg"> <div> <IMG SRC="261bb8c0.jpg" border=0 width="187" height="140" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <div> <IMG SRC="3bbba500.jpg" border=0 width="186" height="80" ALIGN="BOTTOM" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0"></div> <bR> <div> <B> </B><A HREF="http://selectionscareer.com/cgi-bin/online/storepro.php" TARGET="_blank" TITLE="http://selectionscareer.com/cgi-bin/onli"><U><B>Online Store</B></U></A><B> </B></div> <div> <A HREF="id120.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="News Events"><U><B>News & Events</B></U></A></div> <div> <A HREF="id38.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Contact Information "><U><B>Contact Selections</B></U></A></div> <bR> <div> SLC/lc:  revised  July 2010</div> <bR> </td> <td valign="top" height=390 BGCOLOR="#FFFFFF" TEXT="#080000" background="04607073.jpg"> <div> <I><B>About Us</B></I></div> <bR> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">SELECTIONS</B><B> </B><B>i</B><B>s</B><B> centered on the dignity and self-worth of the individual</B>. Intrinsic to this is that each individual can and does have much to offer the community…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id19.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Philosophy "><U><I><B>Philosophy</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">SELECTIONS</B><B> </B><B>is a non-profit agency dedicated to helping adults with developmental disabilities</B> find their place in our community, whether in employment, volunteer or educational opportunities. We believe that every one of us has a contribution to make to improve our community…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id43.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Mission Statement"><U><I><B>Mission Statement</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Put skills to work</B>, earn an income, boost self esteem…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id81.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Client Benefits"><U><I><B>Client Benefits</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Cost effective</B>, increase flexibility and creativity of staff…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id121.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Employer Benefits"><U><I><B>Employer Benefits</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Higher employment rates</B>, less dependence on social assistance…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id124.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Community Benefits"><U><I><B>Community Benefits</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Person centred planning</B>, respect for individual choices, customized job search, individualized support, ongoing follow-up, opportunities for growth, professional staff…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id48.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Person Centred Planning"><U><I><B>Person Centred Planning</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Ongoing support</B><B> </B>continues for as long as the individual is involved with the Selections program…<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id27.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="FollowUp"><U><I><B>Follow-Up</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" ><B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">SELECTIONS is a community based non-profit agency</B></FONT> <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#000000" FACE="Arial" >that assists adults with developmental disabilities to find and maintain employment and traditional volunteer opportunities </FONT>…<A HREF="id88.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="History"><U><I><B>History</B></I></U></A></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">A </B><B>dedicated team of professionals</B> provide experience and expertise in working with individuals with developmental disabilities... <FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id90.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Staff"><U><I><B>Meet our Staff</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <div> <B><IMG BORDER="0" SRC="Symb075c00b700f000000000.png" HEIGHT="16" WIDTH="24" ALIGN="bottom" HSPACE="0" VSPACE="0">Governance </B><B>is provided by a group of dedicated volunteers </B>who provide thoughtful and timely advice and leadership...<FONT SIZE="3" COLOR="#336666" FACE="Arial" ><A HREF="id91.htm" TARGET="_top" TITLE="Board"><U><I><B>Meet our Board</B></I></U></A></FONT></div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>