Lean on Me is an e-learning platform that provides specialized online training for individuals with disabilities and their families, focusing on future life planning. The platform addresses the lack of accessible educational resources by offering tailored content that enhances understanding of life skills and available support systems.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Individuals with disabilities and their families often lack access to specialized educational resources tailored to their unique needs, hindering effective future life planning and access to necessary support systems. Existing resources may not be easily accessible, comprehensive, or designed to promote understanding of essential life skills.
Solution
Lean on Me provides a comprehensive e-learning platform delivering specialized online training programs designed for individuals with disabilities and their families. The platform offers tailored content focused on enhancing understanding of crucial life skills, navigating available support systems, and facilitating future life planning. Through various programs like Special Learning, SL for Business, and Special Shift, Lean on Me addresses diverse needs within the disability community, offering resources for both personal development and professional support. The company also provides certifications such as the "Intellectual Disability Supporter" and promotes disability-friendly workplaces through its "Friendly Company" initiative.
Target Audience
The primary audience includes individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers, disability support professionals, and companies seeking to create more inclusive workplaces.
Features
- Special Learning: E-learning content focused on life skills and support systems for individuals with disabilities and their families.
- SL for Business: Training programs designed to educate companies on how to create inclusive and supportive work environments for employees with disabilities.
- Special Shift: Resources and training related to employment and workplace integration for individuals with disabilities.
- Intellectual Disability Supporter Certification: Certification program to train and qualify individuals as supporters for those with intellectual disabilities.
- Friendly Company Program: Initiative to recognize and promote companies that are committed to creating disability-friendly workplaces.
- Smart Solution: Offers solutions tailored to solve issues for people with disabilities.