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Employable Me

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First Aired:August 11, 2017
Seasons:3 seasons
Episodes:18
Status:Returning Series

A moving documentary series featuring job seekers who are determined to show that having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn’t make them unemployable.

Seasons

E1Becca and Riley

51m

Aug 11, 2017

Becca’s Tourette Syndrome presents in the form of uncontrollable roaring which makes finding an accepting work environment a challenge. Riley has Asperger Syndrome and finds job interviews difficult.

E2Melissa and Matt

51m

Aug 11, 2017

Melissa is an author who has Tourette Syndrome. Her swearing outbursts have made it challenging to find a job where she can feel comfortable. Matt is highly educated but his ADHD causes him to struggle maintaining focus in a work environment.

E3Thomas and Nathalea

51m

Aug 18, 2017

Thomas dreams of getting a job and living independently. He has Down Syndrome and has never been able to secure a paid position. Once a registered nurse, Nathalea became legally blind at the age of 32. She has since been job hunting with no success.

E4Christine and Kelly

51m

Aug 18, 2017

Christine has yet to successfully find a job that can accommodate the tics and anxiety caused by her Tourette Syndrome. Outgoing and energetic, Kelly has Asperger Syndrome and has been unsuccessful in his job search so far.

E5Jennifer and Simon

51m

Aug 25, 2017

Jennifer was diagnosed with Asperger Syndrome at a young age and has had trouble succeeding in job interviews. Simon’s combination of Tourette Syndrome, OCD and Cerebral Palsy makes him nervous during job interviews, resulting in swearing fits.

E6Blair and Robert

51m

Aug 25, 2017

Blair has Autism and Dyscalculia, which makes it difficult for her to interpret social cues and numbers. Robert, has been blind since childhood. He speaks five languages, and has a degree in French and Arabic, but has never had a paying job in his life.

E1Rick and Victor

51m

Sep 14, 2018

Rick's Autism Spectrum Disorder makes it a struggle to find paid employment. Meanwhile, basketball fan Victor won't let a rare lung condition stop him from scoring a job.

E2Francie and Jack

51m

Sep 21, 2018

Despite having Asperger Syndrome, film fan Jack focuses on becoming a director. Francie, who has Down Syndrome, plans to own an apartment.

E3Jessica and Patrick (BJ)

51m

Sep 28, 2018

Jessica, who has Down Syndrome, hopes to translate her love of art into a paying job. Meanwhile, legally blind musician BJ questions his career path.

E4Gavin and Lucia

51m

Oct 5, 2018

Lucia strives for an office job despite verbal and physical tics caused by Tourette Syndrome. Gavin, who is blind, yearns to make sweet music in a professional setting.

E5Donald and Miranda

51m

Oct 12, 2018

Miranda, who has had multiple surgeries for Intractable Epilepsy, must re-evaluate her marketplace skills. Meanwhile, Donald hopes two school degrees will score him a stable job despite a rare genetic disorder.

E6Carly and Susan

51m

Oct 19, 2018

Basketball star Susan wants to put a brain injury in her past and looks forward to independence. Carly struggles to communicate because of Autism Spectrum Disorder, but wants a baking job.

E1Jordan & Ariana

51m

Oct 23, 2019

Jordan, who has Autism Spectrum Disorder, hopes to find a career that puts his train knowledge to use. Ariana has Down Syndrome and has her first-ever paycheque in the health and wellness field earmarked for her own place.

E2Kathryn & Dylan

51m

Oct 30, 2019

Kathryn has Autism Spectrum Disorder and aims for a job in an environment that puts her creative mind to use. Meanwhile, actor Dylan would like to find a career in a dynamic environment that puts him in the spotlight.

E3Daniel & George

51m

Nov 6, 2019

Daniel was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder and Tourette Syndrome. He craves independence and would love to find a career in music and film editing. George is a track star who is blind, loves computers and hopes to work in software development.

E4Daniel & Alessia

51m

Nov 13, 2019

Though his Autism Spectrum Disorder makes interviews tough, Daniel is looking for an employer who thinks outside the box. Alessia is a stylish woman who loves all things beauty-related and wants to channel it into a career.

E5Mark & Mari

51m

Nov 20, 2019

Sports fanatic Mark has Autism Spectrum Disorder and hopes he can find a career that makes use of his strong sports knowledge. Mari, who was born with Spina Bifida, craves more stability in a career.

E6Yang & Elias

51m

Nov 27, 2019

Yang is a single mom who is blind and, despite having a Master’s degree in Economics, hasn't landed a paid job. Elias has Autism Spectrum Disorder and dreams of being a puppeteer.

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A moving documentary series featuring job seekers who are determined to show that having a physical disability or neurological condition shouldn’t make them unemployable.

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