Ty Hilgersom who has bonded with Dutch over hockey at the Coaldale Snake Pit on a Monday afternoon. The two constantly talk hockey and it’s a big reason why they became good friends.
A local man with Down syndrome has found work after handing out 32 resumes.
Dutch Moedt, 20 has been looking for a job and has finally found work, but not just at one place.
Both the Enmax Centre and Tim Horton’s gave him a call back and have since put him to work.
Moedt says he enjoys the jobs that he’s been given and likes them both equally.
“I like to scan the tickets at Hurricane games at the Enmax Centre and cleaning dishes and changing garbage’s at Tim Hortons,” he says.
According to Stats Canada, 12 per cent of Canadians living with a disability reported to have been refused a job in 2011.
Ty Hilgersom, who is one of Dutch’s best friends, says that he was proud of his friend for his perseverance in finding a job.
“I was really happy for him, he worked really hard for it. He’s a great worker for any company,” Hilgersom says.
Moedt still lives with his family, but his determination to have more independence is what lead to him getting a job.
Hilgersom thinks that due to Moedt’s disability, people were hesitant to give him a chance even though he is a strong worker.
“He’s probably a harder worker than most people, I think it will work out for him,” Hilgersom says.
He works part time at Tim Horton’s and a few times a month at the Enmax Centre, which keeps him busy.
Dutch graduated from Kate Andrews High School in Coaldale in 2015, but now lives in Lethbridge.
People loved him in high school and Hilgersom thinks the customers, as well as everyone he works with, will be appreciative of what Dutch brings to the table.
“I think he brings a good attitude; he likes to make things fun which I think the customers will enjoy,” Hilgersom says.
Working with people is the one thing Moedt had hoped for and now he gets a chance to do just that with both of his jobs.
He also gets to show people exactly what he can do even though he has a disability.
You may see him working hard at the next Hurricanes game or at your next stop at Tim Horton’s.