Humber's Inclusive Resource Practice - Child and Family graduate certificate is the only program of its kind in Ontario. It is uniquely positioned to offer a lifespan approach (children to early adulthood) to working with individuals in the disability sector. The program is scheduled over two semesters starting each year in September and creates opportunities for graduates to gain employment working with children, youth and adults in a variety of resource service settings. Students have field practicums in both semesters one and two whereby they have opportunities to gain practice experience and build community networks for future employment opportunities. <br><br>The program prepares you to collaborate with a community of professionals, individuals and families to navigate a range of services in order to support inclusion. Students will advance their knowledge and expertise in the field of inclusion and develop an inclusive philosophy that they can apply in a variety of employment situations. Graduates gain specialized knowledge, skills and abilities to enter employment, ready to collaboratively support children and adults with diverse abilities/special needs/disabilities. They act from an inclusive philosophy to ensure children and adults with physical, intellectual, social and emotional challenges benefit from full participation in daily life activities. Resource professionals build responsive relationships and work with service partners to navigate systems and seamlessly connect individuals and families to support services.