*SDC next to an agency name denotes they are Service Delivery Standards Certified.
Alice Saddy Association
For adults with developmental disabilities. Employment supports for people currently involved with Alice Saddy's existing support programs. Provides individualized supports in the home, for job search, and in the workplace where possible.
ATN Access Inc. *SDC
Specializing in access technology and computer assisted learning.
- A variety of long and short-term computer courses and workshops in many commercial software applications
- Assistive technology training using screen reading, screen enlargement and voice recognition software
- Literacy and numeracy skills upgrading
- Material preparation in Braille, large print, on audiocassette, on computer diskette and in clear language format
- Job search assistance including job coaching
- Alternative Access Computer Lab
At-Home assistance for persons with severe disabilities - ITAT Program
ETAC *SDC
"Employment and Training Access Centre for people with disabilities." Independent job search centre, services include internet access, 21" monitor with ZoomText and Jaws, resumes and cover letters, fax machine, and referrals to other community agencies.
Learning Disability? ATN also provides cost-free learning disability diagnosis to unemployed adults who suspect they have a learning disability, and then uses the details of that diagnosis to tailor specific accommodation strategies they can use to address their unique barriers to education and employment.
Beck Hearing Aid Centre Inc. Offering Free Hearing Tests as a community service to help anyone who is having hearing difficulties.
Canadian Hearing Society
Provides a wide range of services to individuals who are deaf, deafened, and hard-of hearing. Included are, counselling, interpreting, technical devices, information services, and employment assistance.
Community Living London
Provides services and advocacy to people with developmental disabilities. Approach to services is through Person-Centred planning.
Dale Brain Injury Services Inc.
Serving adults with acquired brain injuries. Provides comprehensive individualized services, including vocational rehabilitation, behaviour management and supported independent living, day activity program.
Goodwill Career Centre *SDC
Services for all ages and abilities at 390 King Street, 519-850-9675
- Employment preparation, job search skills, resumes and cover letters, interview and networking skills
- Assessment, diagnostic services and return-to-work services
- Cash register and customer service training
- Employment supports for people with disabilities: job coaches, job maintenance and retention services
- Resource Centre with free Internet access, job updates and employment resources
- Self employment supports for people with disabilities offered in partnership with the Small Business Centre at 316 Rectory Street, 519-452-4877
- Goodwill Staffing Service 390 King Street, 519-850-8367
- Matches job seekers with employers' short and long term openings. Supports for individuals with barriers. A range of assignments, both skilled and unskilled, is available.
Hutton House
Employment Services helps people with physical, mental health, learning and developmental disabilities find and keep a job.
Learn how to Write a Resume * Develop & Improve Work Skills * Explore Employment Options * Set Goals * Job Development * On and Off-site Job Coaching to Learn a New Job * Advocate for Workplace Accommodations * Career Exploration * And More!!
To apply, call 519-472-1541 ext. 232.
Leads Employment Services
Employment Service for persons with disabilities; employment counselling, career planning, job search assistance, interview preparation, individual employment assistance, job coaching, follow up, and more...
Learning Disabilities Association London Region
The Learning Disabilities Association London region is a non-profit agency serving the needs of the community to further the understanding of learning disabilities and attention deficit/hyperactive disorder. Destination Employment is a job readiness program for unemployed LD adults. It improves understanding; awareness; strategies and, necessary skills to get and keep a job. Check out Destination Employment under Programs.
LOSH
London Occupational Safety & Health Information Service (LOSH) coordinates a support group for people who suffer from RSI (repetitive strain injury) and maintains a registry of RSI cases in the London area.
Ontario March Of Dimes
Employment services, vocational assessment service, community based work assessment, and occupation therapist services. Serves clients with chronic pain, learning and physical disabilities. Barrier free design and consultation.
Participation House - London & Area
Participation House Support Services is committed to encouraging and creating an inclusive community; a community to which individuals with disabilities have access; and a community in which people are included in a valued and meaningful way.
S.E.E.D. - Self Employment and Entrepreneurship Development provides Counselling and Business Advisory Support to potential Entrepreneurs with Disabilities
- Individual consultation
- Group workshops
- Feasibility assessment
- Small business expertise
- Business plan evaluations
- Business & community resources
- Networking events
- Mentoring
Contact:
Goodwill Career Centre
390 King Street, London, ON
Tel: 519-452-4877
seed@goodwillindustries.ca
The Gain Centre
Provides:
- Employment Insurance Links
- Application for Employment Insurance
Benefits On-Line
- Employment Insurance Internet
Reporting Service
- My Employment Information On-Line
University Of Western Ontario, Student Development Centre
Services for Students with Disabilities in the Student Developmental Centre assist students with various types of disabilities to adjust to the university environment.
WOTCH
Provides adults with psychiatric conditions with preparation for employment, re-entering the workforce, maintaining a job and increasing self-confidence.