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                                    | Organization: | Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks (ALSO) - Literacy and Basic Skills | 
                                
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                                    | Phone Numbers: | 613-233-8660 | 
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
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                                                | Heartwood House 404 McArthur Ave
 Ottawa, ON
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                                    | Intersection: | St Laurent Blvd and McArthur Ave | 
                                
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                                    | Accessibility: |   Wheelchair Accessible
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                                    | Hours: | Mon-Fri 9am-3pm * closed 12noon-1pm | 
                                
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                                    | Executives: | Kim Oastler - Executive Director 
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                                    | Service Description: | Adult and deaf Adult Upgrading Programs * supporting the development
of the skills needed for work, education, and training * in-person and online learning options 
 Free on-site part-time childcare for parents participating in the Adult or Deaf Adult programs
 
 
 
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                                    | Fees: | None | 
                                
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                                    | Application: | Call to arrange interview | 
                            
                            
                            
	
                                
                                    | Eligibility / Target Population: | Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum * must have facility in English 
 * Deaf Adult Upgrading Program: adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, 19 years of age or older
 * Must be able to access the program independently
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                                    | Languages: | English ; American Sign Language (ASL) | 
                                
                                
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                                    | Area Served: | Ottawa | 
                                
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                                    | Last Updated: | 6/23/2025 | 
                                
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                                    | Service Profile Web Address: | eng/displayService.aspx?id=212242 | 
                                
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