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Additional Resources for Employers & Employees
Canadian Abilities Foundation
The mission of the Canadian Abilities Foundation is to provide information, inspiration and opportunity to Canadians with disabilities, their families, friends, and the entire spectrum of professionals working in their service.
The Foundation's EnableLink site links people with disabilities to a world of resources. The site includes a news/events section, a resource section, a communication centre (chat group), and a library and resource section including a Directory of Disability Organizations in Canada, On My Own: a Resource Guide for Living Independently, and many other services.
With the support of Human Resources Development Canada, the Foundation provides the National Employment Services Directory, intended to serve the best interests of employers, employees and people with disabilities looking for work. This valuable resource contains lists of organizations providing information about résumé services, job postings, people with disabilities looking for work, being your own boss, employment training, human support services, assistive devices and assessment services.
InformationAbilities Magazine
Abilities is Canada's foremost cross-disability lifestyle magazine. It is widely read by people with disabilities, their families, friends and professionals. The publication is available in print, on audio cassette and computer disk. All past issues can be accessed in the Abilities Archives section of website of the Canadian Abilities Foundation.
In addition to its subscriber base, Abilities is circulated across Canada to organizations committed to the advancement and well-being of people living with disabilities, as well as to thousands of professionals, corporations, and government agencies.
Canadian Abilities Foundation
501 - 489 College Street
Toronto, Ontario
M6G 1A5
416-923-1885
416- 923-9829 fax
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work is a Canada-wide network of organizations and individuals whose mission is to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. As innovators and agents of change, CCRW builds partnerships, develops skills, shares knowledge and influences attitudes. CCRW offers services that promote equal opportunity in the workplace to the public.
WORKink - A Virtual Employment Resource Centre
WORKink's mission is to facilitate communication and provide resources and information to enhance the equitable and meaningful employment of people with disabilities. WORKink strives to be barrier free. Its Internet site offers helpful information, resources, and advice pertaining to the employment of persons with disabilities.
For Persons With a Disability- resources in your area
- online career counselling or job accommodation advice
- work opportunities with employers searching for skilled candidates who happen to have a disability
- information or advice without the need to disclose any personal information or physically go to an employment resource centre
For Employers- recruitment of skilled individuals who happen to have a disability
- information, resources, or job accommodation advice regarding disability and work consultation with experts regarding job accommodation
- workplace "best practices"
For Professionals (providers of employment services to people with disabilities)- promotion your services
- sharing best practices and knowledge with your colleagues
- access to clients in remote areas
Additional services on the Internet include: WORKink chat rooms, articles, job postings, a résumé database, Ask a Disability Specialist, Success Stories, and professional agency chat rooms.
Information
WORKink
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
302 - 500 University Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
M5G 1V7
http://www.workink.com
Fit-to-Work
This CCRW corporate training program offers to employers specilized training sessions designed and delivered by experts in disability and diversity management. The program provides participants with the tips, tools and techniques to effectively create return-to-work programs, and ensure the successful employment of people with disabilities.
The program has been developed with 2 tracks:
Fit-to-Work I focuses on the return-to-work process for injured workers.
Fit-to-Work II addresses the issues of hiring people with disabilities. Participants explore the recruitment, supervision and retention of people with disabilities. Topics include job accommodations, the impact on the work environment of hiring someone with a disability, and management situations which may arise.
Information
Carolyn MacDiarmid, Workshop Coordinator
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
416-260-3060 ext 221
416-260-9223 TTY
416-260-3093 fax
cmacdiarmid@ccrw.org
Research and Consultation Services
The CCRW provides consultative services to a range of clients including governments, corporations, community organizations and non-profit agencies. Its services include professional development training, personnel, program evaluations, diversity assessments and training, and work site accessibility audits. It works closely with the client to determine the program or service that best meets the client's current and future needs, including hiring, training and placement of persons with disabilities.
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nformation
Joan Westland, Executive Director
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
416-260-3060 ext 222
416-260-9223 TTY
416-260-3093 fax
jwestland@ccrw.org
Skills Training Partnerships (STP)
Orientation Program for Disability Agencies
The CCRW trains community agencies across Canada to deliver local Skills Training Partnership programs, offering a series of interactive workshops which prepare agencies to develop and coordinate their own STP programs. This enhances the ability of Canadian disability organizations to help clients find meaningful, permanent employment through partnerships.
Skills Training Partnership Program
This group program for individuals with disabilities prepares them with the skills and experience they need to be able to fill available positions. Hiring commitments of employer partners allows the employers to meet employment equity and diversity goals. The program provides management and employees with sensitivity training to facilitate open communication, to develop an understanding of issues concerning people with disabilities, and to ensure an informed response to all co workers with disabilities.
Who Benefits?- Unemployed Canadians with disabilities who face many barriers to employment (youth, those who lack previous attachment to the labour force)
- Community agencies which have few resources to fulfil mandated obligations to deliver employment programs for clients
- Employers interested in promoting employment equity by hiring and retaining qualified staff with disabilities
Information
Carolyn MacDiarmid, Workshop Coordinator
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
416-260-3060 ext 221
416-260-9223 TTY
416-260-3093 fax
cmacdiarmid@ccrw.org
Web Access Employment Network (WAEN)
The Web Access Employment Network has been created for work seekers who have a disability. It is an electronic meeting place for employers and work seekers where attitudinal barriers are removed. Work seekers understand that the site it intended for persons with disabilities but there is no requirement for work seekers to disclose specific disabilities. Any information submitted to the WAEN is also protected by detailed privacy guidelines.
The WAEN features a résumé bank of qualified applicants with disabilities and also posts new job opportunities from prospective employers. A search engine offers a keyword list and a variety of search options. The Help Centre provides information on résumé writing, keywords, links to employers, how to contact CCRW on-line counsellors and more. A Resource List provides links to job related sites to assist the job search. In conjunction with Human Resources Development Canada, the CCRW encourages work seekers and employers to take advantage of the WAEN.
Information
Canadian Job CatalogueListing of employment services including counselling and training for persons with disabilities
Centre for Independent Living in Toronto (CILT)
CILT is a consumer driven, community based organization. It helps people with disabilities to learn independent living skills and become part of the community. CILT's aim is to develop and create social service programs which gives control to individuals rather than create dependencies.
Programs
Information & Referral Program
CILT provides a full range of information on a variety of topics.
Peer Support Program
Providing opportunities to share information, ideas, life experiences and skills, peer support is offered on an individual basis, either by telephone or one-on-one meetings.
Independent Living Skills Training
An IL Skills Trainer works with individuals to develop the skills necessary for living independently in the community. Individuals learn their rights and responsibilities, and the skills needed to advocate for themselves.
Information
Centre for Independent Living in Toronto
605 — 205 Richmond Street West
Toronto, Ontario M5V 1V3
cilt@cilt.ca
http://cilt.ca
416-599-2458
416-599-5077 TTY
800-354-9950
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
The Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is intended to meet the unique needs of people with disabilities and help them to become more independent. The ODSP has two parts:
Gateway to Diversity and Gateway to AccessibilityThis newly developed web site, offered by the Accessibility Directorate of Ontario Ministry of Citizenship, has two "Gateways" with practical resources about how to make your services, facilities or workplace accessible to people with disabilities and how an inclusive workplace can help your bottom line.
Topics include:
Resources on barrier-removal in the Gateway to Accessibility: - Customer service solutions for persons with disabilities
- Making your buildings, service or workplace accessible to persons with disabilities
- Examples of successful initiatives from around Ontario
Resources on merit-based and inclusive employment practices in the Gateway to Diversity: - How diversity gives you a competitive edge
- Human Resource practices that support diversity
- Examples of corporate initiatives that support diversity
Information
Miscellaneous
The following web sites offer message boards where you can read about the experiences of others with epilepsy. Although not all of the experiences may be applicable to your life, it may help to converse with people who may be in the same situation as you.
The Regional Epilepsy Center at Harborview Medical Center, University of Washington offers a website containing useful information and services such as a discussion board, epilepsy information, patient services and links to support groups.
Also, check the Links to Chatlines and Resources Referral Materials by Area Code from the Epilepsy, Employment & Training kit within this site.
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