Options Mississauga

Record #: CDR0290
Last Modified: 27 Jul 2023
Last Full Update: 27 Jul 2023

Description & Services

Description Options Mississauga is a federally incorporated charity which has operated a successful social enterprise in the Port Credit area of Mississauga since 1993. 
 
Options Mississauga provides innovative employment strategies to individuals who have an intellectual disability to support their employment goals​ 
 
Our Vision is a community where individuals who have a mild intellectual disability are able to access and sustain employment options as an integral element of community inclusion. 
 
Our Programs: We offer four training programs for individuals who are over the age of 18 and finished high school 
 
Our Retail Training Program uses the infrastructure of our retail printing and office services store to provide skills development related to retail employment, and provides a pool of potential candidates for internal employment in our organization. 
 
Our Arts Training Program offers training by professional artists to individuals who are interested in developing a self-directed career as artists. 
 
Our Culinary Training Program offers cooking and food handling training by a professional chef to individuals who are interested in seeking employment in the food services industry. About 2/3 of intellectually disabled adults in Canada who are employed have found jobs in this sector. 
 
Our Horticulture Training Program offers gardening training and safe tool training.
Hours Mon Wed Fri 9am-6pm Tue Thu 9am-7pm
Areas Served Greater Toronto Area
Eligibility Ages: 18 year(s) and up 
 
Must have an intellectual disability 
Must be finished school for acceptance into program 
High-school and college students who have an intellectual disability can apply for co-op placements
Languages English
Meetings Annual General Meeting: email for more information

Contact Information

Address & Map
113 Lakeshore Rd W
Mississauga, ON L5H 1E9
 
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Intersection Lakeshore Rd W, between Mississauga Rd and Credit River
Accessibility Not Accessible
Office Phone 905-274-8663
Fax 905-274-2749
E-Mail opportunity@optionsmississauga.org
Website www.optionsmississauga.org
Primary Contact Christine Barlow, Manager; Phone: 905-274-8663; Email: christine@optionsmississauga.org

Other Details

Established July 1, 1993
Service Level (50) Non Profit

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