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/ |
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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 |
| 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 |