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Kenora - Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Supports
720 Robertson St
Kenora
Kenora
807-468-2400
Toll-Free: 1-800-268-2970
Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Last updated: Jun 17, 2024: Suggest an edit
Application
- Individuals must complete the Employment Supports Application Package
- Individuals can apply online or by contacting the office
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Individuals between 16-65 years of age who must:
NOTE: If an applicant is in receipt of CPP - Disability, WSIB, EI, or any other disability insurance benefit, eligibility will need to be reviewed
Individuals cannot receive Employment Supports if they are:
- be a resident of Ontario
- be able to work in Canada
- have a disability that is expected to last a year or more, and
- have a disability that makes it hard to find or keep a job
- Individuals do not have to be receiving financial assistance from the Ontario Disability Support Program to be eligible for Employment Supports
- Individuals who are not receiving financial assistance from the Ontario Disability Support Program with a taxable income over $51,000 need to contribute toward the cost of their supports
NOTE: If an applicant is in receipt of CPP - Disability, WSIB, EI, or any other disability insurance benefit, eligibility will need to be reviewed
Individuals cannot receive Employment Supports if they are:
- eligible for or receiving disability or rehabilitation benefits from other public or private sources, or
- receiving financial assistance from Ontario Works
Fees
None
Languages
English ; French
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Description of Services:
Provides various services and supports to help in securing and maintaining employment or starting a business
Works with the individual to determine required supports to gain or maintain employment which can include:
Works with the individual to determine required supports to gain or maintain employment which can include:
- Assistance in finding and keeping a job
- Computer training
- Interpreter assistance
- Preparing for the job
- Software and mobility devices for job assistance
- Tools, equipment and clothing for work
- Training while on the job
- Transportation assistance (financial)
- financially help towards the costs of business tools, equipment and supplies, licenses and certification
- help getting work-related disability supports, such as assistive technology and equipment, interpreter, reader and note taking services
- help to develop and implement a business plan
- help with marketing your business
- train in money management, record keeping and budgeting
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Last updated: Jun 17, 2024: Suggest an edit
