Coalition for Persons with Disabilities - Peel, Halton, Dufferin |
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| Record Details | ||||
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| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/pages/Coalition-for-Persons-with-Disabilities/195116180529899 Twitter: twitter.com/Empacc1 Website: www.disabilityaccess.org/ YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/Coalition403 | |||
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| Phone | ||||
| Office Phone | 905-755-9734 | |||
| Fax | 905-755-9953 | |||
| TTY Phone | 905-755-9958 | |||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-969-9734 | |||
| Address/Location Info | ||||
| Address | Emerald Centre 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle E, Suite 403 Mississauga, ON L5R 3K6 View Google Map | |||
| Located In Community | Mississauga | |||
| Intersection | S of Eglinton/W of Hurontario St (Hwy 10) | |||
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible | |||
| Description/Eligibility/Service Details | ||||
| Description | The Coalition was formed in 1985 as a not-for-profit community-based partnership of persons with disabilities and community groups working collaboratively to affect positive changes for persons with disabilities. Today, the Coalition continues its vision for “independence and inclusion for persons with disabilities” through a number of community-based programs and services. *Employment Access is a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities who wish to access assistance in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment *Work Readiness Program is an innovative program that includes a paid 8 week essential employment skills workshop followed by a 7 week work experience. *Student Transition Program is a partnership with the Peel District School Board to enhance the employability of students with disabilities *Connections Resource Fair is a showcase of products and services for persons with disabilities. In a trade show environment, visitors meet exhibitors and learn about the products, services and supports available to them in the community *Accessible Customer Service Workshops help organizations understand and comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. | |||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am - 4:30 pm | |||
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region | |||
| Languages | English ; American Sign Language (ASL) | |||
| Contact Information | ||||
| coalition.pwd@disabilityaccess.org | ||||
| Website | www.disabilityaccess.org | |||
| Primary Executive | Linda Soulliere, Executive Director, Coalition for Persons with Disabilities; Phone: 905-755-9734; Fax: 905-755-9953; Email: linda.soulliere@disabilityaccess.org | |||
| Alternate Executive | Susan Sarosiak, Program Coordinator, Coalition for Persons with Disabilities - Employment ACCESS; Phone: 905-755-9734; Fax: 905-755-9953; Email: susan.sarosiak@disabilityaccess.org | |||
| Other Info | ||||
| Alternate Name | Coalition For Persons With Disabilities ; Peel Coalition For Persons With Disabilities | |||
| Established | 1985 | |||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | |||
| Subjects | ||||
| Subjects | Advocacy ; Associations ; Building accessibility ; Employment ; Job search training ; Life skills training ; Physical disabilities ; Social action | |||
| Broader Terms | Disabilities ; Education ; Educational programs ; Instructional programs | |||
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