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Last updated: October 21, 2016

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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Camphill Communities Ontario
Description: Camphill Communities Ontario offers a communal residential program for developmentally disabled adults with an emphasis on work opportunities, family relationships, integrated therapy, and celebration of festivals.
Service Type: Employment Support, Residential Programs, SAVTI
Phone: (705) 424-5363
Fax: (704) 424-1854
Email: info@camphill.on.ca
Website: www.camphill.on.ca
Address: 7841 4th Line
City: Angus
Province: ON
Eligibility: Adults 20 years old and up with a diagnosed developmental disability.
Referral: Self-referral (on application form) or sent from agency.
Hours: Mon to Fri; 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Contact Camphill office for an application.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Canadian Hearing Society (CHS) & Impact ASL (American Sign Language)
Description: The program provides training in literacy and basic skills for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults (16 years and older) with limited English or American Sign Language (ASL). Opportunities include learning to lead independent lives and learning numeracy.
Service Type: Assistive Devices, Counselling - General, Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 928-2535
Fax: (416) 928-2506
Email: info@chs.ca
Website: www.chs.ca
Address: Toronto Regional Office - 271 Spadina Road
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Deaf, deafened and hard of hearing adults who are 16 years or older and have limited English and ASL.
Referral: Depends on the program; in some cases, self-referral is acceptable. Please contact organization for more information.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Career Edge
Description: Career Edge is Canada’s largest provider of paid internships. They connect companies with amazing talent, while giving job seekers the chance to break into the workforce and launch their career.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 977-3343
Fax: (416) 977-4090
Email: info@careeredge.ca
Website: www.careeredge.ca/
Address: 2323 Yonge Street
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: To qualify for Career Edge’s paid internship program for recent graduates, you must:- have recently (within 3 years) graduated from an accredited college or university;- have little or no career-related work experience;- be legally able to work in Canada;- have not previously accepted a Career Edge paid internship.
Fee: No
Application: Drop-in appointments cannot be accommodated. If you would like to speak with someone at Career Edge, please contact by phone or e-mail.
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Region: East
Organization Name: Causeway Work Centre – Employment Supports Program
Description: Causeway Work Centre transforms lives and fuels community economic development in the Ottawa region through an integrated network of innovative training and employment programs, one-on-one support, cross-sector partnerships and by creating socially minded businesses.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (613) 725-3494
Fax: (613) 725-1034
Email: fdaly@causewayworkcentre.org
Website: www.causewayworkcentre.org
Address: 22 O’Meara Street
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Eligibility: The Employment Supports Program helps people with physical, mental, or developmental disabilities find work.
Fee: No
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: CNIB
Description: CNIB is a registered charity, passionately providing community-based support, knowledge and a national voice to ensure Canadians who are blind or partially sighted have the confidence, skills and opportunities to fully participate in life.CNIB scholarships will be awarded to Canadian students who are blind or partially sighted for the purpose of attending a Canadian post-secondary institution.
Service Type: Advocacy, Assistive Devices, Disability Services, Education, Employment Support, Family Education, Financial Assistance - General, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 486-2500
Fax: (416) 480-7677
Email: info@cnib.ca
Website: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Avenue
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Canadians living with vision loss.
Referral: Any source, including self-referral.
Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fee: No
Application: Contact the District Office nearest you.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Coalition for Persons with Disabilities Employment Access (EmAcc)
Description: EmpAcc is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities who wish to access assistance in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
Service Type: Advocacy, Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: Mississauga (905) 755-9734
Fax: Mississauga: (905) 755-9953, Brampton: (905) 459-7820
Email: Diana.StJohn@disabilityaccess.org
Email2: empacc@disabilityaccess.org
Website: http://www.disabilityaccess.org/
City: Mississauga:10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle, Suite 403Brampton:201 County Court Boulevard, Suite 404
Province: ON
Eligibility: All persons with disabilities who wish to access assistance in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment.
Fee: No
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Community Living Hamilton
Description: Community Living Hamilton is an accredited not-for-profit organization and registered charity that offers a full range of services to people with special needs. Each year, they provide service to approximately 1,000 children, teens, adults and families.
Service Type: Employment Support, Residential Programs, Respite Care, SAVTI
Phone: (905) 528-0281
Fax: (905) 528-5156
Email: info@clham.com
Website: www.communitylivinghamilton.com
Address: 191 York Boulevard
City: Hamilton
Province: ON
Eligibility: Varies on program.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Call in for more information.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Corbrook
Description: Corbrook is a community-based service organization that has been making an important contribution to the lives of people with physical and developmental disabilities and their families for more than 60 years. They embrace a person-directed philosophy and approach, supporting people to make informed decisions and personal choices that will help them achieve their goals.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, Respite Care, SAVTI
Phone: Toronto:(416) 245-5565
Email: info@corbrook.com
Website: www.corbrook.com/
Address: 581 Trethewey Drive
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Adults aged 18-60 with a developmental disability. Day respite is for youth 14-18 years.
Fee: For eligible individuals, no fees will be required. Some service are offered on a fee-for-service basis.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: COSTI
Description: COSTI Immigrant Services is a community-based multicultural agency providing employment, educational, settlement and social services to all immigrant communities, new Canadians and individuals in need of assistance.
Service Type: Employment Support
Phone: (416) 658-1600
Fax: (416) 658-8537
Email: info@costi.org
Website: www.costi.org/index.php
Address: 1710 Dufferin Street
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Open to all, with a focus on newcomer or ethnocultural communities.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Call to schedule an appointment.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Epilepsy Toronto
Description: Epilepsy Toronto is the place where Torontonians living with epilepsy can learn more about their condition, get the help they need and be a part of a family of caring and supporting people.
Service Type: Advocacy, Counselling - General, Disability Services, Employment Support, Family, Family Education, Peer Support, SAVTI, Support Groups
Phone: (416) 964-9095
Fax: (416) 964-2492
Email: info@epilepsytoronto.org
Website: www.epilepsytoronto.org
Address: 468 Queen East, Suite 210
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: People living with, or have an interest in epilepsy. May have other medical conditions in addition to epilepsy.
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30-4:30 pm.
Fee: No
Application: Please. An assessment for counseling is usually required.
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Region: Southwest
Organization Name: Hutton House
Description: Hutton House promotes and supports persons with disabilities through learning and life enhancing programs that focus on each individual's strengths, abilities and interests.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, Nutrition Counselling, Recreation, SAVTI
Phone: (519) 472-6381
Fax: (519) 472-1051
Website: www.huttonhouse.com
Address: Main Office: 654 Wonderland Road North
City: London
Province: ON
Eligibility: Persons with any type of disability are welcome to apply such as persons with physical, mental health, intellectual and learning disabilities. Some programs have specific eligibility criteria.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: JVS:Toronto
Description: JVS Toronto plays a vital role in Toronto and York Region ensuring that jobseekers reach their potential at work, employers build the workforce they need to be successful, and students perform at their best.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 787-1151
Email: services@jvstoronto.org
Website: www.jvstoronto.org
Address: 74 Tycos Drive
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Varies on program.For the Youth Job Link you must be between the ages of 15 – 29, a resident of Ontario and eligible to work in Ontario.
Referral: Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee: No
Application: Call the office for an assessment and intake.
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Region: East
Organization Name: KEYS in Kingston
Description: KEYS is a community-based career counseling and employment resource centre offering a wide variety of programs and services to the community.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (613) 546-5559
Fax: (613) 546-9592
Email: info@keys.ca
Website: www.keys.ca
Address: 182 Sydenham Street
City: Kingston
Province: ON
Eligibility: Any interested individual. Some programs are aimed at young adults aged 15-29 years old.
Fee: No
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: LEADS Employment Services
Description: At LEADS, Employment Specialists work with clients who need varying levels of assistance developing skills and accessing employment opportunities, and/or post-employment supports. They also work with employers who have hiring needs, including screening, matching, and on-boarding, and who want to save money and resources in training and accommodation recommendations.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (866) 955-3237
Email: info2@leadsservices.com
Website: https://leadsservices.com/
Address: 171 Queens Avenue, Suite 410
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Above the age of 14 and specific criteria as outlined by funders are met. Contact organization for more information.
Fee: No
Application: Application forms can be found on the website.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO)
Description: The Learning Disabilities Association of Ontario (LDAO) is a registered charity dedicated to improving the lives of children, youth and adults with learning disabilities (LDs). LDAO offers many resources, services, information, venues and products designed to help people with LDs and ADHD, as well as parents, teachers, and other professionals. Members get fee rates to all LDAO programs and services, including online workshops, courses, etc. LDAO also offers an annual $1,000 scholarship award.
Service Type: Advocacy, Education, Employment Support, Family Education, Financial Assistance - General, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 929-4311
Fax: (416) 929-3905
Email: resource@LDAO.ca
Website: www.ldao.ca/
Address: 365 Evans Avenue, Suite 202
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Any interested individuals. For the scholarship, the student must be pursuing a bachelor of engineering or a bachelor of science in a physical sciences discipline (please note: physical sciences do not include social sciences or technology majors). Candidates must have been full time high school students during the previous year and be entering their first year of college or university.
Fee: Information is free. There is a fee for membership.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Link-Up Employment Services
Description: Link Up Employment Services for Persons with Disabilities is a charitable, not-for-profit employment services agency with a head office situated in Woodbridge, Ontario. This program is funded by the Government of Canada.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 413-4922
Fax: (416) 413-4927
Email: info@linkup.ca
Website: www.linkup.ca
Address: 3100 Steeles Avenue West, Suite 104
City: Vaughan
Province: ON
Eligibility: Self-declare to have a disability; Be between 18 and 65 years of age; Be unemployed or underemployed; Be legally entitled to work in Canada; Not on Employment Insurance (EI) or Reachback Status. (Reachback indicates any individual who has received EI benefits within the past 36 months, in the event of Maternity and/or Parental benefits, within the past 60 months).
Fee: No
Application: You may apply for Link Up programs and services by telephone/TTY or walking in.
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Region: Southwest
Organization Name: Links 2 Work
Description: Links 2 Work is a one stop job searching and resource linking website for the London-Elgin-Middlesex area. This program is funded by Employment Ontario.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI, Websites
Website: www.links2work-on.ca/index.html
Province: ON
Eligibility: Anyone seeking employment information in the London-Elgin-Middlesex Area.
Fee: No
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Region: Southwest
Organization Name: London Training Centre
Description: London Training Centre provides innovative, effective and integrated training opportunities for people who need new skills to enjoy the dignity that comes with employment, independence and self-reliance.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (519) 685-4331
Fax: (519) 685-4335
Website: www.londontraining.on.ca/
Address: 317 Adelaide Street South, Unit 110
City: London
Province: ON
Eligibility: Anyone seeking employment.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Call or drop in.
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Region: Central-West
Organization Name: Lutherwood
Description: Lutherwood is a progressive, not-for-profit health and social service organization that strengthens the lives of people in our community by providing mental health, employment, housing and family support services to more than 15,000 people annually in Waterloo Region and Wellington County.
Service Type: Counselling - General, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (519) 884-7755
Website: www.lutherwood.ca
Address: 285 Benjamin Road
City: Waterloo
Province: ON
Eligibility: Anyone, including people with jobs, those who are under-employed, people looking for work, students, apprentices, internationally trained individuals, employers.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Call or drop in.
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: McMaster University – Student Success Centre
Description: The Student Success Centre engages students and alumni in diverse learning opportunities to support their academic, personal and professional growth.
Service Type: Employment Support
Phone: (905) 525-9140 ext. 24254
Email: studentsuccess@mcmaster.ca
Website: http://studentsuccess.mcmaster.ca/index.php
Address: 1280 Main Street West, Gilmour Hall 110
City: Hamilton
Province: ON
Eligibility: Must be a student or alumni of McMaster University.
Fee: No
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Region: East
Organization Name: Mohawk College of Applied Arts and Technology – Community Employment Services for Job Seekers
Description: Community Employment Services provides free services for anyone in the community seeking employment and/or training.
Service Type: Employment Support, Upgrading
Phone: (905) 575-2029
Website: www.mohawkcollege.ca/community-training/job-search-services/community-employment-services.html
Address: 135 Fennell Avenue West, Room J137
City: Hamilton
Province: ON
Eligibility: In order to be eligible to apply job postings you must be registered with Community Employment Services.In order to be eligible for academic upgrading you must:Be Ontario residents;19+ years of age (exceptions may apply on a case-by-case basis); andCanadian Language Benchmark (CLB) Level 7 in speaking, listening, reading, and writing.
Referral: Self-referral is acceptable.
Fee: No
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Region: East
Organization Name: Neil Squire Society
Description: The Neil Squire Society is the only national not-for-profit organization in Canada that has empowered Canadians with disabilities through the use of computer-based assistive technologies, research and development, and various employment programs. They help clients remove barriers so that they can live independent lives and become active members of the workplace and society.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (613) 723-3575
Fax: (613) 723-3579
Email: on.info@neilsquire.ca
Website: www.neilsquire.ca
Address: 34 Colonnade Road, Suite 150
City: Ottawa
Province: ON
Eligibility: Programs are designed for persons with physical disabilities.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Description: The ODSP is administered by the Ministry of Community and Social Services. The ODSP has two parts:Income supports: provides financial assistance to people with disabilities.Employment Supports: provides the supports and devices people with disabilities need to get and keep jobs.
Service Type: Disabilities, Employment Support, Financial Assistance - General, SAVTI
Government: YES
Website: www.mcss.gov.on.ca/en/mcss/programs/social/odsp/
Province: ON
Eligibility: Income Support: People who are over the age of 18 and who have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is continuous or recurrent and is expected to last one year or more. Employment Support:You may qualify if you have a physical or mental disability that is expected to last a year or more and your disability makes it hard for you to find or keep a job. You must also be willing to work, live in Ontario, legally able to work in Canada, and over the age of 16.
Fee: No
Application: Visit or call your local ODSP office, or print out the application package found on the website.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Ontario Job Opportunity Information Network (JOIN)
Description: JOIN is one of Canada’s leading organizations specializing in recruitment of persons with disabilities and disability in the workplace. They work with job seekers with disabilities to find and maintain work and assist employers to recruit qualified candidates to meet their hiring needs and make their workplaces more accessible.
Service Type: Advocacy, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (647) 728-0377
Email: jobseekers@joininfo.ca
Website: http://joininfo.ca/
City: Scarborough
Province: ON
Eligibility: Job seekers with disabilities.
Fee: No
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: Ontario March of Dimes
Description: March of Dimes is a community-based rehabilitation and advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities. Their goal is to enhance the independence and community participation of people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range of programs and services across the country.
Service Type: Assistive Devices, Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 425-3463
Fax: (416) 425-1920
Website: www.marchofdimes.ca
Address: 10 Overlea Blvd.
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: People in Ontario living with physical disabilities.
Referral: Depends on service requested.
Fee: Varies with service requested.
Application: Most application forms are available online.
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Region: Southwest, Central-West
Organization Name: Partners in Employment
Description: A not-for-profit, charitable organization that provides a coordinated, individualized service to people who experience job barriers in order to ensure access to fully integrated employment opportunities within Huron and Perth Counties.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (888) 729-9675
Email: pie@partnersinemployment.on.ca
Website: www.partnersinemployment.on.ca
City: Stratford, St. Mary's, Listowel, Goderich, Exeter
Province: ON
Eligibility: Diagnosed physical or developmental disability, unemployed or working less than 20 hours a week.
Fee: No
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Region: Central-West
Organization Name: PATH Employment Services
Description: PATH Employment Services is a non-profit agency that is committed to ensuring the meaningful employment of people with any type of disability and to the enrichment of our communities.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (905) 528-6611
Fax: (905) 528-2181
Website: www.pathemployment.com
Address: 31 King Street East, Suite 100
City: Hamilton
Province: ON
Eligibility: To be eligible for our service, our clients must have a disability, social insurance number (legal landed status), be over the age of 18, be unemployed and not in school.
Staffing: Paid, trained employment coordinators
Fee: No
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Princess Margaret Cancer Centre – Adolescent and Young Adult (AYA) Oncology Program
Description: The AYA Program provides personalized, supportive care to Princess Margaret patients.
Service Type: Counselling - General, Employment Support, Fertility, Financial Assistance - General, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 946-4501 ext. 5579
Email: aya@uhn.ca.
Website: www.ayaprincessmargaret.ca
Address: 190 Elizabeth Street
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Princess Margaret patients aged 39 and younger.
Referral: Health care providers or self referral.
Staffing: Clinical Nurse Specialist and various volunteers.
Fee: No
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: Skills Link
Description: Skills Link is a Government of Canada program that helps youth facing barriers to employment obtain the knowledge to develop a broad range of skills and work experience they need to participate in the job market. Skills Link accomplishes this by providing funding for employers and organizations to offer eligible activities to youth facing barriers to employment.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Government: YES
Phone: (800) 935-5555
Website: http://www.servicecanada.gc.ca/eng/epb/yi/yep/newprog/sl_faq.shtml
Eligibility: To participate in Skills Link, youth must be between the ages of 15 and 30 (inclusive) at the time of intake/selection, Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or persons who have been granted refugee status in Canada, legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial/territorial legislation and regulations, not in receipt of Employment Insurance (EI) benefits and in need of assistance to overcome employment barriers.
Fee: No
Application: Participants are recruited by funding recipients.
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: Study Online
Description: studyonline.ca is a 24/7 gateway that provides easy and quick access to up-to-date information on more than 1,000 programs and 18,000 courses available online and at distance from Ontario's public colleges, universities and other training providers.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI, Websites
Phone: 1-877-999-9149
Website: www.studyonline.ca
Province: ON
Fee: No
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: The Al Green Resource Centre
Description: The Al Green Resource Centre is a fully accessible facility that specializes in employment, training and volunteer opportunities for individuals with developmental or learning disabilities. Various programs that can help develop work, social and life skills are also offered.
Service Type: Disability Services, Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 782-3976
Email: algreen@jvstoronto.org
Website: http://www.jvstoronto.org/find-a-job/disability-employment-services/
Address: 2700 Dufferin Street, Unit 90A
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Individuals with learning or developmental disabilities.
Referral: Certain services require a referral and/or application. Please contact organization for more information.
Staffing: Employment Counsellors, Workforce Specialists, Job Coaches
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Certain services require a referral and/or application. Please contact organization for more information.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Volunteer Toronto
Description: As Canada’s largest volunteer centre, Volunteer Toronto is a charity that aims to build healthy communities by connecting volunteers to the causes that need them. They support anyone looking to use their time to give back.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 961-6888
Fax: (416) 961-6859
Email: info@volunteertoronto.ca
Website: http://www.volunteertoronto.ca/
Address: 344 Bloor Street West, Suite 404
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Anyone looking to use their time to give back and volunteer.
Fee: No
Application: Search for volunteer opportunities online.
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Region: Provincewide
Organization Name: WORKink Ontario
Description: WORKink Ontario is an online career development and employment portal for Ontario job seekers with disabilities. Offered by Human Resources and Skills Development Canada, WORKink Ontario offers a unique range of employment and recruitment services.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI, Websites
Government: YES
Email: workink@ccrw.org
Website: www.workink.com
Province: ON
Eligibility: Job seekers with disabilities, employers looking to create an exclusive workplace, and career professionals who are looking to assist their clients in connecting with meaningful, sustainable employment.
Fee: No
Application: View job postings online.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: York University – Learning Disability Services (LDS)
Description: LDS aims to provide confidential support for students identified with learning disabilities in order to facilitate their academic, personal and career goals. They provide 1:1 academic support by setting up reasonable academic accommodations for students based on the nature of their disability, their documentation, and the academic integrity of their courses.
Service Type: Academic Programs, Assistive Devices, Disability Services (Academic Programs), Employment Support, Peer Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 736-5383
Email: ldinfo@yorku.ca
Website: http://lds.info.yorku.ca/
Address: 4700 Keele Street, W128 (Bennett Centre for Student Services)
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Students with diagnosed learning disabilities, attention deficit disorder (ADD) or autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) who are registered at York University.
Referral: Self-referral is acceptable with the provision of appropriate documentation of disabilities.
Fee: No fee for most services other than regular tuition fees for York University. Costs for some services may be incurred (e.g. individualized tutoring, psychoeducational assessments). Students who are eligible for OSAP may access BSWD.
Application: Apply to York through OUAC. Upon admission, complete the Disability Services Student Questionnaire, and an appointment will be set up.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: Youth Employment Services (YES)
Description: YES leads the Canadian youth sector with innovative programs that empower disadvantaged and vulnerable youth to become self-sufficient contributing members of society. Specialized in career counselling and job placement, YES offers programs and services to help youth find jobs and start businesses.
Service Type: Employment Support, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 504-5516
Fax: (416) 504-4654
Email: yes@yes.on.ca
Website: http://www.yes.on.ca/
Address: 555 Richmond Street West, Suite 711 - Box 115
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Disadvantaged and vulnerable youth.
Application: Register to become a YES client online or by calling in.
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Region: Central-East
Organization Name: YWCA Toronto
Description: YWCA Toronto is dedicated to improving the lives of women and girls. We help women and girls secure housing, find jobs, establish their voices, enhance skills and develop confidence. They offer a range of housing options, employment and training programs, community support programs, girls' programs and family programs, as well as engage in systemic advocacy.
Service Type: Advocacy, Employment Support, Residential Programs, SAVTI
Phone: (416) 961-8100
Fax: (416) 961-7739
Email: info@ywcatoronto.org
Website: https://www.ywcatoronto.org/
Address: 87 Elm Street
City: Toronto
Province: ON
Eligibility: Women of all faiths, sexual orientations, races, cultural affiliations and creeds.
Fee: Certain services require a fee. Please contact organization for more information.
Application: Visit website for specific contact information for programs.
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