Me Plus More Workshops
Ready to offer your participants training specifically designed to meet their understanding needs?
We provide workshops specifically designed for those with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
All of our workshops:
- Are presented in easy-to-understand English
- Include workbooks and resources created in easy read English
- Are presented by engaging facilitators
- Are fun!
Give your participants the opportunity to attend unique workshops focusing on increasing independence and/or employment skills.
Easy read resources
- Workbooks, info guides and cheat sheets with every resource in easy-read English.
Library of topics
- A variety of topics to choose from.
Stack up the learning
- Bundle workshops to receive a discount.
Be the architect in unlocking independence for those you support
Becoming independent doesn’t happen overnight…
the key is growing strong skills
Supercharge Skills
Take independence to the next level for those you support. With practical support in every area, learners can grow in confidence and capability – building the life they want with the support they need.
No matter where a person is in their life or career, everyone can always learn more. Whether it’s skills for employment or everyday life, everyone has room to grow.
Learning in a Workshop Environment
It’s easier to do things with the right people by your side. Our workshops are fun, where learners get excited about being able to work together.
With a welcoming culture and inclusive resources, our learners feel supported, encouraged, and inspired. They find like-minded people on the same journey to independence as themselves. Together we find our way.
Easy Read Resources
Give your participants opportunity to succeed!
We know you want to give your participants the best possible experience. But sometimes, that’s hard to do when you’re working with people who have intellectual disability or cognitive impairment. That’s why we’ve created easy-to-understand resources that use lots of imagery and short sentences—and are specifically designed for this audience.
A variety of topics to choose from
We know you’re busy. We know you’re looking for a way to get your participants excited about independent living skills, workforce participation, and everything in between.
We have a variety of topics that are specifically designed for your audience. You can choose whichever topics you want, mix and match them as needed, and even bundle them up so there’s something for everyone…. It’s time to make learning fun again!
INTRODUCING:
A new way for People to learn…
Me Plus More’s workshops are practical professional development for people with intellectual disability or cognitive impairment.
We facilitate workshops on:
- Independent living skills
- Workforce participation
- Online and workplace safety
- Job readiness
- And more…
“I liked the workshop because I learnt about how to respect people’s boundaries, how to spot and stop harassment in the workplace. The workshop was presented in a way that was easy to understand”
– Taylah, workshop participant
An array of workshops to choose from
Each session mixes fun learning with easy-to-read workbooks and resources; all developed to be accessible to those attending the sessions.
Just click on the workshop topic below to see what is included…
Topic 1
Digital Accessibility
Topic 1
Digital Accessibility
- Keeping Safe on the Internet
- Building your Online Profile
- Handy tips for Facebook
- Handy tips for Instagram
RESOURCES
- Digital Accessibility workbook
- Facebook manual
- Instagram manual
Topic 2
Keeping a Schedule
Topic 2
Keeping a Schedule
- Building your Schedule.
- How to book an Appointment or Social Event.
- How to cancel an Appointment or Social Event.
- How to reschedule an Appointment or Social Event.
RESOURCES
- Keeping a Schedule workbook
- Role Play scripts
- Weekly Schedule
- Schedule stickers*
Topic 3
Choosing your Supports
Topic 3
Choosing your Supports
- The importance of choosing your supports
- How to choose your supports
- How to choose your support worker
- How to change or cancel your supports
RESOURCES
- Choosing your Supports workbook
- Role Play scripts
Topic 4
Good Hygiene Practices
Topic 4
Good Hygiene Practices
- The Importance of Having Good Hygiene
- What Good Hygiene really means for you.
- Handy Tips on Keeping a Hygiene Routine
- Female and Male Hygiene
RESOURCES
- Good Hygiene Practices workbook
- Female Hygiene workbook
- Male Hygiene workbook
- Hygiene stickers*
Topic 5
Get Connected
Topic 5
Get Connected
- Tips on Texting
- Texting photos and videos
- Video calling
- Zoom
RESOURCES
- Get Connected workbook
Topic 6
Know Your Rights
Topic 6
Know Your Rights
- What are Human Rights?
- What are Your Rights?
- The Anti-Discrimination Acts
- Your Rights at Work
RESOURCES
- Rights workbook
- Role Play scripts
Topic 7
Setting Goals
Topic 7
Setting Goals
- What is a goal?
- How to set Meaningful Goals
- SMART goals
RESOURCES
- Setting Goals workbook
- SMART goal planner
- Goal stickers*
Topic 8
Pet Care
Topic 8
Pet Care
- Why People Choose to have Pets
- What to think about before getting a Pet
- Handy Tips on looking after a Pet
- What skills we need to look after a Pet
RESOURCES
- Pets workbook
- Pets stickers*
Topic 9
Keep your Home Clean
Topic 9
Keep your Home Clean
- Why Keeping your Home Clean is Important?
- Handy Tips on when to Clean
- How to Choose your Cleaning Products
- Handy Tips on how to Clean
RESOURCES
- Keeping your Home Clean workbook
- Keeping your Home Clean stickers*
Topic 10
Be the boss of your body
Topic 10
Be the boss of your body
- Consent
- Boundaries
- Sexual Harassment awareness
RESOURCES
- Be the Boss of your Body workbook
Topic 11
Work out your Washing
Topic 11
Work out your Washing
- Why we wash our Clothes
- Things to think about when Washing our Clothes
- Laundry Symbols
- Choosing our Laundry products
RESOURCES
- Laundry workbook
Topic 12
Build Appointment Confidence
Topic 12
Build Appointment Confidence
- Preparing for an appointment
- At an appointment
- Knowing your medical team
- Medications
RESOURCES
- Appointment Confidence Workbook
liked how Tara [the facilitator] explained about cyberbullying and sexting. I really enjoyed learning about my rights, and how to treat others and about discrimination. I also liked how the workbooks were presented, Tara was great cause she was teaching me about my rights’ –
Jocelyn, workshop participant
I have worked with Tara in the past and she’s an amazing trainer. The explanations in the videos and workbooks makes it easy for someone at my level to understand. During the second Covid lockdown my wife joined in on some sessions and she absolutely loved it too.
Greg Seligman
My Son Greg has been working in supported employment for 7 years. This year they have started using Me Plus More for workplace training, and it is wonderful. Greg now has the opportunity to learn lots of skills online, and the content is made for his level of understanding. Me Plus More is such a great tool for my Son and also for his support workers.
Paula Seligman
The M+M Framework has been created to ensure a successful and rewarding journey through our workshops
There are skills we teach to help our learners live their life, their way.
They will experience the satisfaction of applying their learning in-home, out-and-about, or to wherever their independence takes them.
The 5 simple steps to upskill participants
Step 1: Believe
- You can do this!
Believing in yourself can help you reach your goals, grow new skills and become the person you want to be.
Step 2: Centre
- Focus on your goals.
With time, effort, and the right attitude, you can find everything you need to achieve your dreams.
Step 3: Stretch
- Get ready to grow.
Growth may not be easy – but it’s always worth it. Put the effort in and impress yourself as you learn, improve, and evolve.
Step 4: Apply
- Live your lessons.
Take your ideas and put them into action. With courage and care, apply your new tools to everyday life.
Step 5: Achieve
- Live your life, your way.
See your hard work come to life, and your dreams become reality. Start a new chapter in the life you always wanted.
Now, we want to help you master and integrate this framework into your everyday life.
All you need to do is commit to learning and implement the material you learnt at our workshops.
Testimonial
I like Me Plus More as it has allowed me to learn a lot more about social media. It was a bit hard for me to understand at first but the more I completed the videos and my workbook the better I understood. I would like to learn more about TikTok and YouTube and how you can get more views.
Shai de Vletter-Sont
(Member)
I have worked with Tara in the past and she’s an amazing trainer. The explanations in the videos and workbooks makes it easy for someone at my level to understand. During the second Covid lockdown my wife joined in on some sessions and she absolutely loved it too.
Greg Seligman
(Member)
My Son Greg has been working in supported employment for 7 years. This year they have started using Me Plus More for workplace training, and it is wonderful. Greg now has the opportunity to learn lots of skills online, and the content is made for his level of understanding. Me Plus More is such a great tool for my Son and also for his support workers.
Paula Seligman
(Member’s Parent)
Me Plus More is really good because you can do it at your own pace and when you feel like it. I find it easy to use and I can login by myself. I like the topic about Choosing your Supports, I find it very helpful.
Michael Karseboom
(Member)
Me plus More is an amazing service that designed for people with disabilities to use with their support workers. It provides meaningful activities for each week and its very easy to follow. We introduced Me Plus More at our supported employment program and all participants really enjoyed the lessons”
Elena Tsetlin, Print 35
(Service Manager)
I like Me Plus More because it is fun and I learn things. I think it really helps people with disability to learn skills”
Antonia Pirovic
(Member)
Meet Your Coach
Hi, I’m Tara
The founder of Me Plus More, mum of 3 young boys and 2 fish. Plus, I have enough plants to fill a small forest! I also have a bachelor’s degree in applied science and a master’s degree in international public health.
I have worked in a range of disability services in various roles over the past 15 years. As the years went by, I noticed there is a lack of easily accessible online services for people wishing to learn independent living skills. There was also an unfortunate lack of tools and training provided to staff in paid support roles. These gaps were my inspiration for creating Me Plus More.
Me Plus More is built on the foundation that everyone has the right to work towards their independence and have access to the appropriate tools to do so.
Why book a Me Plus More workshop?
Easy-read resources
Everything is presented in easy to understand English with all resources in easy read English.
Enabling learners to be able to participate at their level.
All inclusive
We’ve done it for you!
All activities are included and presented by our facilitator. Just sit back and relax, we’ve got it covered!
Success for learners
Learners will have fun completing the activities that are specifically designed for them.
Giving a chance for success in the real world!