Scarborough Women's Centre - Women with Disabilities Outreach Program (Expanding the Reach)

Application

Self-referral

Eligibility - Population(s) Served

Women 18 years and older, with a diverse range of disabilities

Fees

Free

Executives

Melissa Simas - Program Coordinator
416-439-7111 ext 103

Languages

English ; French

Language Note

French interpretation available upon request

Area(s) Served

Scarborough

Accessibility

Wheelchair Accessible

Accessibility Note

Building has accessible washroom, an automatic door opener and a lever door handle

Description of Services:

This program helps empower women with disabilities * provides workshops and leadership development opportunities * Educational workshops include:

self-esteem
body image
assertiveness
boundaries
healthy/unhealthy relationships
types and indicators of abuse
human rights
social networking
benefits of recreation
dating with a disability

Research and community consultations are currently being conducted with women with disabilities, employment agencies, and employers to learn more about the employment barriers women with disabilities face and what additional knowledge and tools are needed by employers to promote the inclusion of women with disabilities in the workforce.