Hello, nbdacl-ga
I found several Canadian agencies and groups that provide training,
employment counseling, job opportunities and referrals to
developmentally challenged individuals. I am sure there are more, but
the following list provides a good start!
ATN
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Accomodation, Training & Networking for persons with disabilities
The Skill Center
141 Dundas Street, Suite 504
London, Ontario, CA
N6A 1G3
http://www.atn.on.ca/
Mandate:
To provide opportunities for individuals with disabilities to gain
access to employment through a variety of assessment, skills upgrading
and personal development services.
http://www.atn.on.ca/whoweare.htm
Understanding that most people who utilize our services want to work,
ATN is very "Employment focused." We offer many services to both our
clients and local employers to ensure that people find and keep
satisfying jobs.
http://www.atn.on.ca/empserv.htm
Adult Learning Development Association
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Suite 603 - 409 Granville Street,
Vancouver, B.C. Canada, V6C 1T2
604) 683-5554
http://www.alda-bc.org/
Individualized Service for Access to Trades:
ISAT is a program provided by ALDA for adults whose primary barrier
to training, apprenticeship or trade employment is a suspected or
diagnosed learning disability; and whose goal is to develop a trades
training plan which will lead to training, apprenticeship and
meaningful employment.
http://www.alda-bc.org/isat.htm
Developmental Disabilities Resource Center of Calgary
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4631 Richardson Way SW
Calgary, AB T3E 7B7
Phone (403) 240-3111
http://www.ddrcc.com/
For 50 years, we have been a strong proponent of education and
employment for people with developmental disabilities, and have been
active in supporting them and their families.
P.A.C.E. - Participation in Academics & Career Exploration:
PACE provides an opportunity for young adults to further develop
their knowledge in career exploration, continuing education and
community awareness.
http://www.ddrcc.com/pace.htm
Employabilities
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#402 10909 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton, AB
T5J 3L9
780-423-4106
http://www.employabilities.ab.ca/index1.htm
We are a charitable non-profit organization, located in Edmonton,
Alberta dedicated to promoting and enhancing employment and learning
opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Basic Foundation Skills Program
http://www.employabilities.ab.ca/index1.htm
Partners in Employment Outreach
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326 Main St.
Kentville, NS,
B4N 1K6
Tel: (902)679-7463
http://www.nsnet.org/theflowercart/PIE.html
Partners In Employment Outreach (PIE Outreach) is a non-profit
organization which provides employment-related assistance to adults
labeled mentally handicapped. We focus on assessment, employment
related counselling, job development, placement, and support to ensure
a positive employer/employee relationship and successful integration
of the client into the workforce.
PIE Outreach assists clients by offering short-term training programs
to enhance employability. Workshops are offered regularly on work
skills and job search skills.
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
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Skills Training Partnership
http://www.ccrw.org/en/stp.htm
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) has been
developing and managing pre-employment training projects using its
Skills Training Partnership (STP) model for many years. With the
integration of persons with disabilities into the Canadian workforce
as CCRW'st primary goal, the model is one of partnership among
employers, trainers, service providers, and job seekers with
disabilities. The STP program prepares qualified participants for
guaranteed employment with the employer partner.
Goodwill
The Amity Group
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http://www.amity.on.ca/
WE WILL enrich the community by providing training and motivation so
that the dignity of paid employment and personal fulfilment will be
achieved by more people with disabilities or other vocational
barriers.
Workforce Development Programs:
http://www.amity.on.ca/am_skills.htm
If you need further clarification or find that some of the links do
not work, please notify me before rating this answer. I am happy to be
of help!
umiat-ga
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+"developmentally challenged" +Canada +training
The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work |
Clarification of Answer by
umiat-ga
on
26 Feb 2003 23:07 PST
nbdacl-ga,
Imagine my dismay, when after nearly a month, I saw you give me the
lowest possible rating a researcher could possibly get! Not only is it
a terrible reflection on my research skills, but I could have readily
remedied any misconception of your question if you had merely asked
for clarification. In my original answer, I specifically stated:
"If you need further clarification or find that some of the links do
not work, please notify me before rating this answer. I am happy to be
of help!
Your original question, as stated, read "I am looking to contact
Canadian agencies offering Creative and inovative training and work
for developmentally challenged individuals."
If I am not mistaken, all the agencies I referred you to offered
training and job placement or some sort of help integrating into the
community with employment.
Perhaps, what you meant to say, is:
"I am looking to contact Canadian agencies offering creative and
inovative training and work **within their own agency (not outside
referrals to community employment )****
Had you corrected me in a clarification request, I could have
followed through and provided you with some different information.
Because the 1 star rating reflects so poorly on my record as a
researcher, I am choosing to have the editors remove my answer
entirely. Even if I were to clarify your answer now, the rating cannot
be changed.
However, I would appreciate your feedback as to whether the way I
have re-stated your question is exactly what you meant. If not, I am
very confused since I did answer the question as it seems to be asked.
umiat
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