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Abilities to Work

Service: Employment Services, Mississauga Location

Record #: PEL0372
Last Full Update: 19 Aug 2020

Contact Information

Office Phone 905-755-9734
Toll Free Phone 1-866-969-9734
TTY Phone 905-755-9958
Fax 905-755-9953
E-Mail info@abilitiestowork.com
Website www.abilitiestowork.ca/
Social Media Facebook Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CPWDEmploymentServices
Twitter Twitter: https://twitter.com/CPWDEmployment
Primary Contact Victoria Hennessy, Manager, Service Delivery; Phone: 905-755-9734 ext 232; Email: victoria.hennessy@abilitiestowork.com

Agency Information

Legal Status (50) Non Profit
Established 1985

Description and Service Details

Description (Service) COVID-19 -- in-person services available by appointment only; client service also available online or by phone; email info@abilitiestowork.com or call 1-866-969-9734 for more information (ext 277)


Employment and training opportunities for persons with disabilities, including specialized services for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
  • individual employment counselling
  • disability disclosure and overcoming barriers to employment
  • pre-employment training and workshops
  • labour market information
  • resumes and cover letters
  • job search techniques
  • job coaching
  • access to accommodation, assistive devices and supports
  • post-hiring support
  • now offering incentives for eligible individuals who are interested in accessing remote work opportunities
Workreadiness Program
  • essential skills upgrading for clients preparing for employment or returning to school
  • resumes and cover letters
  • job search techniques
  • interview preparation
  • online applications
  • paid work experience with job coaching throughout the employment period
  • support to find job placement or further education or training
For employers
  • candidate recruitment and selection services
  • workplace accommodation and accessibility assessments and audits
  • workshops in AODA (Access for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) compliance
  • support for employers with purchase of disability related equipment (where eligible; Personal Protective Equipment/PPE not included)
  • wage incentives for qualified participants
  • call or email for details
Hours Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Areas Served Dufferin County ; Halton Region ; Peel Region
Eligibility People 15 years and older with disabilities, including those who self-identify ; disability can include physical limitations, mental health disorders or learning disabilities ; employers and other organizations who hire or serve people with disabilities; all services available to deaf or hard of hearing clients

Specific eligibility varies according to program
Application Call or email for information
Languages American Sign Language, English
Fees None

Site Information

Located In Community Mississauga
Address & Map
The Emerald Centre, 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle W
Suite 403
Mississauga, ON
Canada L5R 3K6
 
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Intersection Hurontario St and Eglinton Ave W
Mailing Address The Emerald Centre, 10 Kingsbridge Garden Circle W 
Suite 403 
Mississauga, ON 
Canada L5R 3K6
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Agency Overview


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