[#1] Access Checklist - DisAbled Women's Network Ontario (DAWN Ontario)
Use these guidelines to ensure that your building or event is accessible to people with disabilities.

[#2] Adaptive Technology Resource Centre (ATRC) - University of Toronto
Dedicated to ensuring that the design of emerging information technology is inclusive of people with disabilities. ATRC provides information on assistive technology that helps individuals achieve their personal goals and makes education accessible.

[#3] Assistive Devices Program (ADP) - Ontario Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care
Provides information on financial assistance for Ontario residents with long-term physical disabilities to obtain assistive devices essential for independent living.

[#4] Business Takes Action (BTA)
BTA is a Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters (CME)initiative. Their mandate is to provide the tools and resources to employers in removing the physical and attitudinal barriers associated with hiring persons with disabilities.

[#5] Canadian Hearing Society (CHS)
The Canadian Hearing Society provides services to enhance the independence of deaf and hard of hearing people, and encourages prevention of hearing loss. Services in Ontario include American Sign Language Classes and Hearing Help Classes.

[#6] Centre for Students with Disabilities - Algonquin College
The Centre provides guidance in developing education support services to students with disabilities, to help students become independent learners in the College environment.

[#7] Community Living Ontario
Supports individuals with intellectual disabilities live, learn, work and participate in all aspects of living in the community. They also help families and the community to provide a welcoming and supportive environment.

[#8] Disabilities Flyers - YMCA Employment Services Information Warehouse (Toronto)
Downloadable information flyers (PDF files) on Toronto resources for people with disabilities.

[#9] Disability Services - Fanshawe College
Students with disabilities can access counselling, assessment, and academic assistance.

[#10] Disability Services - George Brown College (Toronto)
Whether it is a physical, emotional or learning disability, staff can provide assistance and arrange accommodations you may need.

[#11] Disability Services - Health, Counselling and Disability Services (HCDS) - Queen's University
Contains services, resources and information of interest to students with disabilites, including: technical aids; exams, tests and assignment accommodation; workshops; and more.

[#12] DisAbled Women's Network Ontario
DAWN Ontario advocates for inclusion and equality for women with disabilities in Ontario. Links to web sites of Ontario disability organizations.

[#13] Employment Services - Canadian Paraplegic Association Ontario
CPA Ontario offers employment services for persons with disabilities, including career counselling, employment mentoring, assistive technology, job search, job placement, and employment supports. Employers are offered qualified applicants and on-site support in accommodating employees with disabilities.

[#14] Goodwill Hamilton & Halton Region
Goodwill, The Amity Group is a not for profit charity that helps people overcome employment barriers and obtain work, thereby increasing their dignity and independence within the community.

[#15] LinkUp Employment Services (Toronto)
At its centre in downtown Toronto, LinkUp helps persons with disabilities find jobs through many cross-disability programs: assessment of skills and abilities; employment consultants to help with job searching; workshops and seminars; presentations by businesses. Assessment of training needs and eligibility for grants.

[#16] Office of the Worker Advisor (OWA)
An independent agency of the Ontario Ministry of Labour that provides free services to non-unionized injured workers and their survivors in workplace insurance matters.

[#17] Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP)
Income support and employment support for people with disabilities in financial need. Ministry of Community and Social Services.

[#18] Ontario Human Rights Code - Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)
A provincial law giving everyone equal rights and opportunities without discrimination in jobs, housing and services. To prevent discrimination and harassment because of race, colour, sex, disability, age and other grounds.

[#19] Ontario March of Dimes (OMOD)
Helps Ontarians with physical disabilities participate more fully in community life. Employment programs focus on vocational assessment, skills training, supportive employment and job placement services.

[#20] PATH Employment Services (Hamilton)
PATH is a Hamilton employment agency for people with disabilities. Job Find Club.

[#21] Policy and Guidelines on Disability and the Duty to Accommodate - Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC)
These guidelines contain the Commission's policy position on disability, accommodation, and undue hardship, as well as practical guidance on compliance with the Ontario Human Rights Code.

[#22] Project ADVANCE - Learning Disability Services - York University (Toronto)
A six-week summer program to prepare high school students with specific learning disabilities for the challenges of university. Students learn about: academic strategies; study and life skills; adaptive technologies; availability of campus support; and more.

[#23] Services for Students with disABILITIES (SSWD) - Brock University
Find out about on-campus services for physically or learning disabled students. Services include note taking, exam accommodation and advocacy.

[#24] Services for Students with Disabilities - Student Development Centre (SDC) - University of Western Ontario (UWO)
A variety of services are available to assist students with disabilities in adjusting to the university environment.

[#25] Social and Community Services - Ontario Ministry of Community and Social Services
Services for people most in need, includes: Aboriginal Healing and Wellness; Adoption Search; Developmental Services; Domestic Violence: Homelessness: the Family Responsibility Office (enforces court orders for child and spousal support); Interpreter and Intervenor services; and others.

[#26] Special Needs Office - Trent University
Get information on services for examinations and accommodations or check the supportive guide and the listings for workshops.

[#27] Special Needs Program - University of Windsor
Academic, personal and career counselling, as well as examination and academic assistance services, and computer and access technology for disabled students.

[#28] Strategic Employment Solutions (SES) - Greater Toronto Area (GTA)
This placement agency offers employment services to persons with disabilities and employers. They provide: access to job opportunities; resume review; tips for job interviews; free recruiting and placement services for employers; and more.

[#29] WORKink Ontario - The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
Articles on looking for work, for people with disabilities. Job postings across Ontario, including jobs with the federal government, from employers committed to employment equity. Training opportunities. Chat with ECO, Employment Counsellor Online, about job, accommodation or disability issues. WORKink site for Ontario. By Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work.

[#30] YMCA Employment Services Information Warehouse (ESIW) - Toronto
ESIW collects and provides information about employment services available in the Toronto North area. Topics include: job finding clubs; wage subsidy; foreign-trained professionals; newcomers; experienced workers; persons with disabilities; and more.

[#1] Abilities Canada
Access a network of people, support services, and events across Canada. Find the Directory of Disability Organizations, an Employment Services Directory, the Abilities Magazine, and information for injured workers.

[#2] Ability Edge
This program offers internships to recently graduated persons with disabilities who have little career related work experience. Find out more about becoming an Intern or a Host Organisation.

[#3] Access Guide Canada
Your guide to accessible places in Canada.

[#4] ATLC : Access to Learning Canada
The ATLC online inventory is a resource that students with disabilities, parents and guidance counsellors can use when thinking about a school and its disability services.

[#5] Barrier Free Interviews and Competitions - Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
Designed to help adults with learning disabilities and human resource personnel recognize employment barriers, and types of accommodations available, during the selection process. Find helpful resources and suggestions about disclosure.

[#6] Best Practices in the Home-Based Employment of People with Disabilities
This handbook, from the Canadian Centre on Disability Studies, provides guidelines for the planning, implementation and maintenance of successful home-based telework arrangements. Find suggestions for workers, employers, and organizations.

[#7] Canada Benefits - Government of Canada
Your Internet doorway to government-wide financial assistance and benefit programs for individuals; find in-person service locations and information on employment insurance, student loans, pensions, and more.

[#8] Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)
Located across Canada, Independent Living Centres (ILC) offer peer support, skills development, and an employment program designed to empower people with disabilities to live independently.

[#9] Canadian Association of Professionals with Disabilities
This non-profit association is dedicated to maximizing workforce and community participation and inclusion of professionals with disabilities. They support all professionals regardless of their employment status, profession, or specialty.

[#10] Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW)
This network promotes meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. Job accommodation services (JAS), training, and consultation are among the services provided to people with disabilities and potential employers.

[#11] Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB)
Learn about the many services and programs available, including a college and university preparation program, educational awards, and career and employment services. Volunteer opportunities are also available.

[#12] Canadian Paraplegic Association (CPA)
CPA provides services to people with spinal cord injuries. These services, offered at no charge to individuals and their families, include a peer support program and employment and education services.

[#13] Canadian Society for Social Development (CSSD)
CSSD's mandate is to provide employment and skills training to persons facing barriers to employment. They offer Canadians with disabilities free online courses, including: Internet Business Development for Entrepreneurs with Disabilities (IBDE), a 6-month web design course; and Business Abilities, a website with all the tools you need to start your business.

[#14] Creating a Welcoming Workplace for Employees with Disabilities - Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
This guide recommends some ways to include persons with disabilities in the work environment, to make them feel welcomed as contributing members of the team.

[#15] Disability Vocational Rehabilitation Program - Service Canada
Designed to help people who receive a Canada Pension Plan disability benefit return to work. Learn who can benefit from this program, how to apply, and what services are provided for those who qualify.

[#16] Disability WebLinks
Access a range of government disability programs, services, initiatives and contacts across the country. Includes information on employment, education, financial support programs, personal supports, accessibility and rights.

[#17] EdLink - National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Learn about the services available to students with disabilities and special needs at universities and colleges across Canada.

[#18] Funding Programs - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Of interest to employers, aboriginal people, persons with disabilities, the unemployed and others, these programs may: improve your job search skills; upgrade your skills; start your own business; encourage employers to hire you; and/or improve your workplace and working relationships.

[#19] jobs.abilities.ca
The Canadian Abilities Foundation's web site for job seekers to gain exposure to employers who are committed to diverse work places. Also, it is a place for employers to gain a competitive edge by recruiting and hiring people with disabilities all across Canada.

[#20] Madentec Ltd.
Learn about the assistive technology available for people with physical disabilities. Products provide solutions for computer access and control, as well as aids for daily living.

[#21] Mattinson Endowment Fund Scholarship for Disabled Students - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Find details about this one year scholarship that students enrolled in any field of study are eligible for.

[#22] Moving On
This television program focuses on people with disabilities, highlighting their stories, successes, and tools for independence.

[#23] Moving On - National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
This guide is designed for students with disabilities making the transition to post-secondary education. Find funding and transition programs, on-campus disability services, student success stories and more!

[#24] National Directory of Financial Assistance Programs for Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) provides this list of grants, scholarships and funding programs for students with disabilities.

[#25] NOWS - NEADS Online Work System
The NEADS Online Work System (NOWS) is a bilingual, free, online tool where employers can post opportunities and search for job-ready candidates with disabilities. These candidates are either students or graduates who self-identify as having a disability/impairment.

[#26] Office for Disability Issues - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Find information on disability issues and related programs, services, and activities. Information is available for job seekers with disabilities and employers.

[#27] On My Own: A Resource Guide to Living Independently
Designed to assist young people with disabilities in their transition to living independently, this book covers everything from finding a place to live to finding employment. (Fees apply)

[#28] Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
This program invites businesses and organisations to generate innovative activities to help persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment. Learn who can apply, and how to become a sponsor.

[#29] Persons with Disabilities Online - Government of Canada
Find information and services related to employment, education, financial supports, human rights and other areas of interest to persons with disabilities.

[#30] Programs and Services - Association of Universities and Colleges of Canada (AUCC)
Find scholarships, exchange programs, and research opportunities. This will be of interest to undergraduate students, students with disabilities, recent graduates, professors, and researchers.

[#31] Roeher Institute
This policy-research and development organization aims to provide information, activities and skills to secure the inclusion, citizenship, human rights and equality of people with intellectual and other disabilities.

[#32] Routes to Work - Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA)
Employers, mental health service providers, and persons with mental illness will find information, resources and strategies to maximize possibilities for successful employment.

[#33] Scholarships - Learning Disabilities Association of Canada (LDAC)
LDAC administers several scholarship programs for students with learning disabilities. Learn about the details of each program and access application forms.

[#34] Skills Link - Youth Employment Strategy - Service Canada
This program provides funding for employers and helps youth facing barriers to employment develop the skills, knowledge and work experience they need to participate in the job market.

[#35] Terry Fox Humanitarian Award Program
This program is intended to encourage Canadian youth to seek the high ideals represented by Terry Fox by the granting of commemorative scholarships for the pursuit of higher education.

[#36] WORKink
This virtual employment resource centre contains labour market and career information, online counselling services, job postings, resume database and other services of interest to people with disabilities, employers and career practitioners.

[#37] Workplace Equity - Human Resources and Skills Development Canada (HRSDC)
Your source of information on employment equity and equal pay. Find related legislation, upcoming events, and national, provincial and territorial contacts.