Persons with disabilities will cause staff turnover rate to increase.
Whether you are a potential, an existing, a returning or a past member of the workforce there is always someone or something that can give you new insights or information. That is the goal of our employee resources section. The links here are diverse and cover a broad range of issues. If you find something that may be useful to a friend, pass it on. Alternatively, if you know of a link that has helped you and you do not see it here, let us know and we will do our best to get it added.
Ability Edge
Ability Edge is a national internship program for university and college graduates with self-declared disabilities.
Access to qualified young professionals; Candidate sourcing and internship support materials; and Marketing to the special needs offices of community agencies; colleges; and universities.
Bartimaeus Inc
Vocational support is provided to people who are experiencing obstacles in returning to work, or retaining work after an accident, illness or other major life event.
Job coaching; Job search training programs; and Work placement
Canadian Hearing Society - Waterloo Region
Works with employers to ensure workplace accessibility for deaf, deafened and hard of hearing employees.
Job-related counselling; Job leads and referrals; Interpreters for interviews; and Job accommodations and supports (TTYs and other communication devices)
Canadian Mental Health Association
Assists persons with disabilities in Waterloo Region and Wellington County to obtain competitive, paid employment through its Community Employment Services (CES).
Bridging Employment Supports, Links to Work, and Employment Support Coordination
Community Living Cambridge
Facilitates the exploration of potential jobs and employment opportunities for people with developmental disability through its Supported Employment Services.
Employment Planning; Job Procurement; and Job Coaching
Community Living Guelph Wellington
Provides employment training options and experiences to people who have an intellectual disability.
Vocational training opportunities; and Securing employment in the community through the Supported Employment Program
Conestoga College- Disability Services Office
Provides employment assistance to students with disabilities to help them enter their chosen career field.
Researching and locating appropriate career opportunities; Preparing applications, resumes, cover letters, portfolios and references; and Communicating with Employers
Conestoga College, Job Connect
Provides professionally trained staff to assist job seekers and employers in determining the right mix of services. All their services are provided at no cost.
Free job posting; Pre-screening of applicants; and Training incentives
Elmira and District Association for Community Living
Is committed to helping people with developmental disabilities attain their work or employment goals through its Vocational Services.
Sheltered Workshops; and Supported Employment or experience in a client owned business
Goodwill Industries Ontario Great Lakes
Offers a wide range of services to employers looking for well qualified job seekers with a variety of skills.
Recruitment; Goodwill Staffing Service; and Training programs
K-W Access-Ability
K-W Access-Ability offers three distinct services which are available to those working with the Ontario Disability Support Program Employment Supports.
Employment planning; Assistive Device Training; and Office training
K-W Habilitation Services
Provides a Community Placement Program that offers community based support for adults who have a developmental disability.
Community Supports Skills; Career and Job Development; and Community links
Link Up Employment Services
A charitable, not-for-profit employment services agency.
Access to a large database of qualified job seekers; Assessment for and funding of special needs accommodations; and Access to support, assistance and interventions after hiring
Lutherwood Adult Employment Services
Delivers Job Connect services to Guelph and Wellington County, most of their services are free to job-seekers and employers.
Free and secure electronic job board; Job Development Placement Support; and Apprenticeships
NEADS Online Work System (NOWS)
A free bilingual online tool that employers can use to find candidates with disabilities.
Access to a growing database of job-ready candidates with disabilities; Job postings; and Receiving online applications
Ontario Disability Employment Network
A professional body of employment service providers that seeks to increase employment for persons with disabilities.
Educating employers about the merits of hiring persons with a disabilities; and Improving the skills and competencies of employment service providers
Ontario March of Dimes
Offers Corporate Services to employers relating to the issues and needs of persons with physical disabilities.
Job placement; Barrier free design consultation; and Sensitivity and awareness training
The Working Centre
Has a Job Search Resource Centre that offers a wide range of support for both job seekers and employers.
Job posting; Access to skilled workers; and Job Connect
Torchlight Services
Provides vocational opportunities and alternatives to adults who have varying levels of physical, psychiatric and/ or developmental disabilities and who lack valuable work experience.
the Torinday Program; the Work Activity Program; and the Community Options Program
WORKinkTM
Is an online career development and employment portal for Canadians with disabilities
Job Accommodation Service; Disability Awareness Series; and Partners for Workplace Inclusion Program (PWIP)
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