Options Mississauga
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CDR0290
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27 Jul 2023
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27 Jul 2023
Record Details
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063903374351 Twitter: https://twitter.com/OptionsPrinting Website: www.optionsmississauga.org |
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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 | |
| Intersection | Lakeshore Rd W, between Mississauga Rd and Credit River |
| Accessibility | Not Accessible |
| Office Phone | 905-274-8663 |
| Fax | 905-274-2749 |
| 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 |
Subjects
| Subjects | Adults ; Businesses ; Developmental disabilities ; Document services ; Job creation ; Volunteer opportunities |