Employment Accessibility Services for Persons with Disabilities Program
Quick Facts
Service type: Employment; Disability; Youth
Eligibility: Post-secondary students and graduates with verifiable disabilities, age 17+
Delivery: Virtual and in-person
219 Dufferin St. , Suite #1C, Building 201, Toronto, ON M6K 3J1
Monday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Fee: Free
Program dates: Year-round
Program Description
This program assists post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain meaningful employment. Our team aims to reduce disability-related barriers to employment while supporting clients to achieve their goals.
Services include:
Individualized pre-employment and job development assistance
Interactive workshops
Job placement and retention services
On-the-job coaching available if required
Accommodation assistance for employers
Accommodations for clients i.e., assistive devices, ASL interpreters etc.
"The EAS program helped me to look at opportunities in a different way. For example, it showed me that I should also look at my education credentials and not just my work experience. It showed me courses that I can take to better my learning. It also helped me look at how to build better transferable skills."
Kimberly C
EAS program client
"It was hard to find and retain a job as a person with a disability on my own. Once I had a Job Coach, they informed me of networking events for people with disabilities. Their support helped me a lot. Then, when I found work, if there were any concerns that I didn’t feel comfortable going to my manager for, I could always ask my Job Coach."
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Contact Information
(416) 253-2720 or (416) 231-2295 ext. 5745
findajob@woodgreen.org
Location
219 Dufferin St. , Suite #1C, Building 201 Toronto, ON
M6K 3J1
Hours
Monday to Friday
9:00AM to 5:00PM
Program Partner
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