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Organization:
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March of Dimes Canada - Ottawa - Centrepointe Dr - Rehabilitation for the Disabled
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Address:
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117 Centrepointe Dr, Suite 250
Ottawa, ON
K2G 5X3
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Map
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Intersection:
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Centrepointe Dr and Tallwood Dr
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Executives:
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Candace Yake - Regional Employment Services Manager
Tina Paradis - Senior Manager
613-596-3463 ext 6510 * tparadis@marchofdimes.ca
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Service Description:
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Programs for persons with disabilities
Vocational rehabilitation * Supported employment * Job preparation * Job coaching * Community development * Public education * Awareness of Needs of Persons with Disabilities * Sensitivity awareness * Assistive Devices Program * Home and Vehicle Modification Program and Independent Living Services * Outreach/Attendant Care
Ontario Employment Assistance Services: Offers employment services which may include dissemination of labour market information, employment needs assessment, career planning, employment counselling, diagnostic services, job search skills, job finding clubs, job placement services, developing an employment action plan, referral to appropriate interventions, assessments for disability-related accommodations and participant case management and follow-up
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Fees:
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Fees vary according to program * Some assistance may be available
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Application:
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Call ahead * some providers may require a referral before a visit
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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Persons with disabilities who are unemployed * priority to persons 18 and older * all clients are welcome who are receiving Employment Insurance (EI), Ontario Works (OW), Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefits (CPP) or Ontario Disability Support Benefits (ODSP)
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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