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Coalition for Persons With Disabilities |
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| Record Details | |||
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| Alternate Name | Employment Access | ||
| Contact Numbers | |||
| Office Phone | Employment Access/Coalition for Persons with Disabilities 905-755-9734 | ||
| Toll Free Phone | 1-800-969-9734 | ||
| TTY Phone | 905-755-9958 | ||
| Fax | 905-755-9953 | ||
| Contact Information | |||
| Address & Map | |||
| Located In Community | Mississauga | ||
| Nearest Main Intersection | Hwy 10 and Hwy 403 | ||
| Wheelchair Accessibility | Fully Accessible | ||
| Organization Email | coalition.pwd@disabilityaccess.org | ||
| Website | www.disabilityaccess.org/ | ||
| Social Media |  Facebook,  YouTube | ||
| Primary Contact | Matthew Fleet, Community Services Coordinator | ||
| Primary Executive | Linda Soulliere, Executive Director | ||
| Service Details | |||
| Areas Served | Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region | ||
| Description | The Coalition is a not-for-profit community-based partnership of persons with disabilities and community groups working collaboratively to affect positive changes for persons with disabilities. Programs include: Employment Access: * a one-stop employment service for all persons with disabilities who want assistance in preparing for, obtaining and maintaining competitive employment Employment PAH! Workshop: * a workshop for individuals that are Deaf or Hard of Hearing and fluent in ASL to learn fundamental employability skills Work Readiness for Youth: * a program that includes a paid 8 week essential employment skills workshop followed by a 7 week work experience Student Transition Program: * a partnership with the Peel District School Board to enhance the employability of students with disabilities Connections Resource Fair: * 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 (AODA) . | ||
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm | ||
| Eligibility | persons with disabilities | ||
| Fees | None | ||
| Languages | English ; American Sign Language (ASL) ; Interpretive Services | ||
| Resources Available | Newsletter, 'Connector' | ||
| Established | 1985 | ||
| Elections | October | ||
| Funding | Regional / Municipal ; Provincial ; Federal - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada | ||
| Service Level | (50) Non Profit | ||
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| Service Categories | Comprehensive Job Assistance Centres ~ Physical Disabilities ; Sensitivity Training | ||
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