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ODSP provides income and employment supports to people who have a substantial physical or mental impairment that is documented by a Health professional. A financial assessment will also be made to assess eligibility.
For Income Support the amount of the benefit will depend on the size of the family, age of dependent children/adults, shelter costs and availability and receipt of income, special diet. Other benefits include: prescription drugs, dental services, eyeglasses, hearing aids and special medical necessities.
ODSP Employment Supports helps persons with disabilities to find a job, advance to another job if under employed, overcome a disability-related job crisis to maintain employment and retain long-term employment.
For Income Support the amount of the benefit will depend on the size of the family, age of dependent children/adults, shelter costs and availability and receipt of income, special diet. Other benefits include: prescription drugs, dental services, eyeglasses, hearing aids and special medical necessities.
ODSP Employment Supports helps persons with disabilities to find a job, advance to another job if under employed, overcome a disability-related job crisis to maintain employment and retain long-term employment.
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The following services are delivered and/or administered at the local level:
- Ontario Disability Support Program which includes the Income Support and Employment Supports Programs
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Provides specialized employment services to individuals who are blind or partially sighted and are experiencing barriers to getting or keeping employment. Employment services include:
- labour market information
- employment needs assessments, career planning, developing an employment action plan
- employment counselling, job search skills
- referral to other services
- assessments for disability-related accommodations
- case management and follow-up
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COVID-19 Response
Services offered virtually and in person by appointment. Staff available by phone or email and in person by appointment.
Regular Service
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
Services offered virtually and in person by appointment. Staff available by phone or email and in person by appointment.
Regular Service
Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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At Work/Au Travail Employment Support Program
Office: 705-748-6711Crisis: 1-866-995-9933
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Offers employment services which may include
- provision and sharing of labour market information
- employment needs assessment
- career planning, employment counselling, diagnostic services
- job search skills, job placement services
- developing an employment action plan, referral to appropriate interventions, assessments for disability-related accommodations and
- participant case management and follow-up
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Kawartha Lakes Administrative and Head Office
Office: 705-743-2411Office: 705-457-2626
Office: 705-743-2411
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Provides a range of services to people living with a developmental disability and their families so that they may enjoy meaningful lives through connection, contribution and choice.
Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.
Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.
Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.
Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Better Jobs Ontario - Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario - Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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If you are in immediate crisis, go to the Emergency Department or contact the Four County Community Mental Health Crisis Response Program at 705-745-6484 or 1-866-995-9933 * 24 hours a day, seven days a week
Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with schizophrenia and other psychosis disorders. In partnership with clients, families and other service providers, assists clients with living, learning, work and social needs.
Services include:
Provides assessment, treatment, and rehabilitation for adults with schizophrenia and other psychosis disorders. In partnership with clients, families and other service providers, assists clients with living, learning, work and social needs.
Services include:
- Assessment - psychiatric and psychosocial
- Community consultation, development and education
- Clinical case management (residents of Peterborough County only)
- Family education and support
- Medication management
- Psychiatric treatment and follow-up
- Psychosocial treatment
- Psychoeducation
- Psychosocial programs (e.g. peer support group, youth group etc.)
- Rehabilitation (e.g. vocational, employment assistance)
- Wellness management
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Integrated Employment Services
Main Office: 705-878-5627Office: 705-927-6632
Office: 705-455-2995
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Skills training and financial support for laid off workers
- training program must demonstrate good job prospects
- financial support based on need, may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation and/or a basic living allowance
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is designed to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities who are in financial need, or who want and are able to work and need support.
The program has two components:
The program has two components:
- Income Support: provides financial assistance and other benefits to eligible people with disabilities and their families. This includes accommodation and basic living expenses, as well as prescription drugs, basic dental care and other supports.
- ODSP Employment Support: Community based service providers deliver the ODSP Employment Support program to help people with disabilities prepare for and find jobs, keep a job and advance their career. The program can also help people with disabilities become self-employed.
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Provides personalized support for people with developmental disabilities who are living on their own in the community.
Services are:
Employment and volunteering
Supported Independent Living teaches people how to find and learn a new job. We also help the people we serve to learn about volunteering in the community.
Support to families
Supported Independent Living provides information and support to families in such areas as:
As part of the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, the group meets at the Fenelon Falls United Church and is run by Community Living Trent Highlands staff and volunteers.
Members work on their skills in reading, writing, math and money, arts and crafts, journaling, budgeting, telling time and Canadian studies.
Celebrations are held along the way for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions.
On occasion, a guest speaker will come out to the Northern Learning Centre to share special knowledge or talents.
A cooking class at the church is also offered. The members of the cooking group plan, shop for, prepare and enjoy a meal together.
Services are:
- provided through direct support and by linking people with resources in the community,
- offered on a one-to-one basis and in groups
- based on the needs, interests and goals of each person
- Planning, goal setting and problem solving.
- Developing and maintaining job skills (paid and volunteer).
- Communication and literacy.
- Socialization and interpersonal skills.
- Basic hygiene, self-care and care of clothing.
- Housekeeping.
- Menu planning, food selection and meal preparation.
- Money concepts and budgeting.
- Use of medication.
- Safety and recognition of hazards at home and in the community.
- Use of public transportation.
- Use of leisure time and recreational facilities.
- Coping with emergencies.
Employment and volunteering
Supported Independent Living teaches people how to find and learn a new job. We also help the people we serve to learn about volunteering in the community.
Support to families
Supported Independent Living provides information and support to families in such areas as:
- applying for Passports funding.
- learning about government funding and supports.
- finding suitable caregivers.
- getting to know other families.
- helping to form circles of support / support groups.
- providing emotional support when it is needed.
- referring/ connecting to the appropriate community supports and services.
As part of the Supported Independent Living (SIL) program, the group meets at the Fenelon Falls United Church and is run by Community Living Trent Highlands staff and volunteers.
Members work on their skills in reading, writing, math and money, arts and crafts, journaling, budgeting, telling time and Canadian studies.
Celebrations are held along the way for holidays, birthdays and other special occasions.
On occasion, a guest speaker will come out to the Northern Learning Centre to share special knowledge or talents.
A cooking class at the church is also offered. The members of the cooking group plan, shop for, prepare and enjoy a meal together.
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Kawartha Lakes Administrative and Head Office
Office: 705 328-0464Office: 705-457-2626
Office: 705-743-2411
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Provides a range of services to people living with a developmental disability and their families so that they may enjoy meaningful lives through connection, contribution and choice.
Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.
Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.
Support children with special needs, their families and the early learning community.
Assist people who face employment barriers to find and keep a good job.
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples , Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Women, Youth
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individual client groups including:
Indigenous peoples , Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Women, Youth
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
- Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Indigenous peoples, Older workers, Persons with disabilities, Persons on social assistance, Immigrants/newcomers, Francophones, Students, Youth and Women
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
- available to small, medium and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees
- Roseneath -- 9059 County Road 45, Roseneath, Ontario K0K 2X0 (Alnwick Civic Centre). Hours of Operation: Wednesday 1pm to 4 pm
- Colborne -- 6 King Street, Colborne, Ontario K0K 1S0 (Cramahe Public Library). Hours of Operation: Thursday 1 pm-4 pm.
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Assists people with intellectual and developmental disabilities with finding meaningful ways to contribute to their community and/or earn money through volunteer and employment opportunities.
- People work with a Direct Support Professional to discuss their goals, participate in assessments to determine current skills and abilities, and develop the necessary skills to meet their volunteer or employment goals.
- Fee for service opportunities are also available for those who would like to purchase support
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Community Living & Respite Northumberland (CLRN) supports children, youth, and adults with disabilities, and their families to live inclusive and fulfilling lives in their community.
Services are provided in the following categories:
Services are provided in the following categories:
- Community Options: planning and assessment, PULSE Sports & Recreation, employment and volunteer, skills and education, community participation
- Early Transitions: Children's Services and Building Bridges, Summer Youth Program
- EARN (Employment Assistance Resource Network)
- Individualized Funding Brokerage
- Person-Directed Planning
- Respite
- Supported Living Options: LifeShare and Individualized Supported Living
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Employment services at this agency/location can be tailored to meet the needs of Persons with Disabilities and Persons on Social Assistance
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario:
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- assessment of skills, interests and abilities
- job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation
- information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities
- help in maintaining employment
- information and referral to other employment and community services
Better Jobs Ontario -- skills training and financial support for laid-off workers
Services for employers -- help in identifying human resource skills requirements
- matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests and experience
- support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention
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COVID19 - Building is closed but meeting with clients digitally and still offering all services * new clients are welcome
Support to people with intellectual disabilities to live, work and be active members of the community
Support to people with intellectual disabilities to live, work and be active members of the community
- residential supports, community supports programs (day services)
- respite care, family support, youth services
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Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work, Oshawa Office
1-800-664-0925 ext 207Office: 289-222-0083
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COVID-19 -- In-person services may be impacted -- check website for updates
Employment services to job seekers with disabilities in Durham Region
Employment services to job seekers with disabilities in Durham Region
- enhance employability skills
- training certifications
- interview preparation
- access to personalized employment supports
- paid work experience
- wage subsidy programs
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In partnership with the community, welcome, advocate and provide support to people with developmental disabilities
Residential Programs
Day Programs for Adults
Residential Programs
- Supported Independent Living Program - available to adults who live in their own apartment or townhouse and require some staff assistance
- Associate Living - residential support provides opportunities for children and adults to live in a family setting or supportive roommate environment in their own community
- Group Home - available for children and adults who may wish to live together with others and require a higher degree of support
Day Programs for Adults
- Clarington Project Hub (see separate listing) - drop in activity centre for adults with a developmental disability
- Community Access and Wellness Centres - develop living skills, grocery shopping, meal preparation, safety awareness, hygiene skills, social skills, community participation in recreational activities such as bowling, swimming, library and community excursions
- 'My Day. My Way.' Day Individualized/Group Access to the Community with Support - personalized experiences, tailored to the dreams, goals, and needs of adults with developmental disabilities
- Employment Supports - supported employment program enables people to find meaningful and gainful employment in the community
- Support Services - resources to individuals and families to help in targeted areas including education, transportation, housing, recreation and leisure, support groups, employment and advocacy, Volunteer Services, volunteers work with individuals as role models to provide guidance for daily living skills, recreational and leisure, and literacy
- Children and Adult Respite Programs - serves families with a loved one who has a developmental disability, short term and weekend care and accommodation is provided; supported by staff, in CLOC's respite home, for children up to their 19th birthday
- Summer Sizzlers - recreational/leisure service designed for teens and young adults
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