Avalon Employment Inc.

06/11/2026

A proud moment at the CASE Conference Gala, it was an honour for Sean Wiltshire, Founder of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) and CEO of Avalon Employment, to present the 2026 CASE Wiltshire Award of Excellence in Supported Employment to Rhonda Zasitko.

This award recognizes outstanding individuals and organizations who have made significant contributions to advancing inclusive employment and increasing labour market participation for persons experiencing disability.

Throughout her career, Rhonda has demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to creating opportunities that help individuals achieve meaningful employment and full participation in their communities. Her work has made a lasting impact on job seekers, employers, and the supported employment sector as a whole.

On behalf of everyone at Avalon Employment, congratulations on this well-deserved recognition. Thank you for your leadership, your advocacy, and your ongoing commitment to building a more inclusive Canada where everyone has the opportunity to succeed.

06/10/2026

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06/05/2026

Avalon Employment Inc. Autism-At-Work is wishing our Labrador West Employment Facilitator a very Happy Retirement!☀️🌸😀🙌🏼

It has been a pleasure to work with you, Carla. You have made a real difference in the lives of the folks in your commintiy as a true advocate for inclusive employment.

06/03/2026

Our staff are wearing red as a part of Easter Seals NL Red Shirt Day, promoting full inclusion for persons with disabilities during National AccessAbility Week.

Did you wear your red shirt today? If so submit your entry into The Passport to Inclusion contest with our friends CCRW for a chance to win a $250 gift card for the Mary Brown’s Centre

https://ccrw.ac-page.com/naaw-inclusion-passport

06/01/2026

Our friends at CCRW in St. John’s are inviting you to celebrate National AccessAbility Week in a big way by participating in a Passport to Inclusion contest with a chance to win a $250 gift card to be used at the Mary Brown’s Centre!!

Here’s how it works:

Step 1: visit the website to start the contest - https://ccrw.ac-page.com/naaw-inclusion-passport

Step 2: register or attend an event or provide a submission.

Step 3: Log your activities on the website for entries for a draw for the main prize and other swag!

Step 4: Everyone wins because we took time to celebrate accessibility in our communities.

Step5: Someone will win BIG and get to enjoy some upcoming entertainment at Mary Brown’s Centre

Click each passport action to view the event page, registration link, or activity details. Once completed, use the submission button below to upload participation details, photos, screenshots, notes, or other supporting materials to collect entries toward the grand prize draw. You do not need to com...

06/01/2026

Walk or Wheel with us through the accessible paths throughout Government House gardens during your lunch break on Friday June 5th in celebration of National AccessAbility Week and Employee Wellness Month. 💙

June is Employee Wellness Month, a time to recognize the important role employee well-being plays in the success of any workplace.

This week is also National AccessAbility Week, which shines a spotlight on the importance of accessibility and inclusion for people with disabilities.

To us, these two initiatives are deeply connected.

Workplace wellness programs can support physical health, mental health, social connection, and a sense of belonging. But if wellness activities are not accessible and inclusive, many employees may be unintentionally left out of the very opportunities designed to support them.

True workplace wellness means creating opportunities where everyone can participate, contribute, and benefit. Whether that means considering physical accessibility, sensory needs, communication preferences, transportation barriers, or other accommodations, accessibility helps ensure that wellness is something all employees can experience.

In recognition of both Employee Wellness Month and National AccessAbility Week, we invite you to join us for Pathways to Inclusion, a wellness-focused walk through the accessible trails and gardens at Government House. Participants will have the opportunity to enjoy nature, connect with others, and learn more about programs and services that support inclusive workplaces and communities.

Light refreshments will be provided.

To RSVP for this walk, please email [email protected].

If you are looking for guidance on increasing accessibility and inclusion within your workplace, we would be happy to help. Reach out to our Autism@Work Employer Engagement Specialist by emailing [email protected] to learn more about creating environments where all employees can thrive.

Shout out to our friends Empower, the Disability Resource Centre for the incredible work that they do to increase AccessAbility throughout our province and for allowing me to use this clip 🤭

05/28/2026

Welcome to the team Meghan!

Meet Meghan 👋 She’s the newest addition to the MentorAbility NL team!

Meghan is passionate about supporting youth and making a positive impact in her community. She’s excited to continue growing with Avalon Employment!

Outside of work, Meghan teaches barre at Studio VERSŌ and loves staying active, spending time with her animals, and being with family and friends. She also loves to travel and hopes to pursue a second degree in social work one day.

If you’re a high school student on the Avalon Peninsula and thinking about what’s next after graduation, Meghan would love to connect! Reach out at [email protected] 📨

*Edited to include the correct email address

05/27/2026

While our MentorAbility Newfoundland and Labrador and Avalon Employment Inc. Autism-At-Work programs were being represented at the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) awards and conference, our CEO Sean Wiltshire was in Quebec City with the Governor General of Canada and was invited to speak with the candidates from the Governor General Canadian Leadership Conference / Conférence canadienne sur le leadership.

Moments like this are a reminder of how fortunate we are to be guided by leadership that not only champions inclusion and community at home, but also helps shape conversations on leadership, accessibility, and belonging across the country, and the world. Sean’s ability to connect people, challenge perspectives, and advocate for meaningful inclusion continues to open doors and create impact far beyond our province.

We are incredibly proud to see his work and voice recognized on a national stage, while still remaining deeply connected to the communities and people we serve every day.

A quote from Sean: ‘Amazing Leaders doing amazing things!!! It's been 26 years since I did the tour in 2000!’

Scroll through for a few snaps of Sean when he attended the conference as a candidate 26 years ago.

05/24/2026

Congrats to all of the recipients of the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) Music and Industry Awards!

It’s been such an incredible opportunity to be here connecting with industry professionals, while providing neuroaffirming spaces, sensory support tools, and guidance around doing things a little bit differently.

A special shout out and congratulations to Lindsay Misiner on winning R&B/Soul Release of the Year! Lindsay made a special shout out to Abe from Shoreside Soaporium who made custom soaps for each musing Newfoundland Lavender for each of the awards recipients

Congrats again to all the winners and thanks for having us along for the show! 💙💙

05/23/2026

Sitting in on ‘The Business of Belonging: Building Inclusive Music Ecosystems that ACTUALLY Work’. This is such an incredible and important session presented by African Nova Scotian Music Association (ANSMA) at the East Coast Music Association (ECMA) conference.

Thank you to Micah Smith, Katrina Lopes, Dena Williams, and Zamani for sharing your professional insights and lived experience 🙏