Coalition for Persons with Disabilities - Peel, Halton, Dufferin

Record #: CDR0291
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2021
Last Full Update: 26 Feb 2021

Record Details

Social Media Website: www.disabilityaccess.org/
Social Media Website

Description & Services

Alternate Name Abilities to Work (formerly Coalition for Persons With Disabilities)
Description Abilities to Work is a not-for-profit organization focused on accessibility. We have been providing support to clients with disabilities to find opportunities in employment, education and training since 1995 within Peel, Halton, Dufferin and the rest of the Greater Toronto Area. We support persons with accessibility needs in finding their  future by connecting them with opportunities that match their skills and experience while minimizing their barriers to employment. We also support employers through auditing their accessibility readiness and educating them on how to be more accessible. During the placement process, we support clients and employers by sharing knowledge and best practices on the accommodation process. The programs and services offered support clients at all points in their career journey from first job, to changing careers, or starting their own business. We also work with all education levels and disability-types. 
 
Our workshops provide information on a variety of topics including labour market information, job search strategies, or disability disclosure. Our goal is to get people to the right place at the right time where they can succeed.
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30am-4:30pm
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region
Languages English ; American Sign Language (ASL)

Contact Information

Address & Map
Head Office
10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle E, Suite 403
Mississauga, ON L5R 3K6
Intersection S of Eglinton and W of Hurontario St (Hwy 10)
Accessibility Fully Accessible
Office Phone 1-866-969-9734
TTY Phone 905-755-9958
Toll Free Phone 1-866-969-9734
E-Mail intake@disabilityaccess.org
Website www.disabilityaccess.org
Primary Contact Kevin Wilson, Executive Director; Email: kevin.wilson@disabilityaccess.org
Alternate Contact Ronia Michael, Manager, Service Delivery; Email: ronia.michael@disabilityaccess.org
Primary Executive Kevin Wilson, Executive Director; Email: kevin.wilson@disabilityaccess.org

Other Details

Established 1985
Funding Employment Ontario  
Ministry of Labour Training and Skills Development
Service Level (50) Non Profit

Subjects

Subjects Advocacy ; Associations ; Building accessibility ; Employment ; Job search training ; Life skills training ; Physical disabilities ; Social action