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On Oct. 2nd, 1978, Mountain Industries opened its doors in Notre Dame de Lourdes, MB. Mountain Industries was developed in order to provide the opportunity for 5 or 6 participants with special needs, to have a Day Program. To this day, it provides basic work skills, life skills and social skills to over 25 participants. In over 30 years, the building has expanded with 2 more additions. These additions include a woodworking area and a craft area, where products are made with precision and care. It has allowed the original building to now be a store front that is open to the public. In 1996, Mountain Industries also opened a satellite program in Carman called "The Stepping Stone". This program provides supportive employment to 6 participants with special needs, along with 3 staff. Products made from Mountain Industries in Notre Dame, along with other consigned craft products are sold there. The Stepping Stone provides a great opportunity for the participants to be involved within the community. Since the store opened in 1996, the Community of Carman has been extremely supportive and helps provide employment to our participants allowing them to grow. After great growth through the 30 years, Mountain Industries now provides opportunity for work placements in the Notre Dame community for some of the participants. Also in 2001, Mountain Industries started an informal recreation and leisure program geared towards aging participants, called "Golden Links Program". |
Mountain Industries / Atelier la Montagne The Stepping Stone |
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