General Resources
WORKink
http://www.workink.com/
Canada most powerful online career development AND employment portal for Canadians with disabilities.
Employability Table
http://abilityhere.ca/
The Table has been established by Employment Nova Scotia to take an active and guiding role in building an integrated Labour Market Strategy for Nova Scotians with Disabilities that complements and supports the Nova Scotia Workforce Strategy.
NEADS
http://www.neads.ca
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.
CASE
http://www.supportedemployment.ca/en/
Each year the CASE Board, in partnership with a local organizing committee, strive to find topics and information that will assist organizations and individuals across the country make an attachment to the labor market.
Canadian Association of the Deaf
www.cad.ca
Founded in 1940 by the three regional associations of the Deaf, the CAD is the national consumer organization of Canada’s 300,000 Deaf citizens.
Ethno-Racial Disabilities Coalition (ERDCO)
http://www.erdco.ca
A cross disability provincial organization started in April 1993, addressing the issues of ethno racial people with disabilities. We strive to promote inclusion and full citizenship for ethno-racial people with disabilities through the principles of anti-racism, anti-oppression, universal access and equity. Our Vision Statement:
We are committed to building inclusive communities that respect, reflect and respond to human diversity, ensuring holistic access for everyone, including ethno-racial people with disabilities, by providing strong leadership, structured communication and securing sustainable resources.
Our Members Communicate In:
ASL , Arabic, Cantonese, Caribbean dialect, English, French, Gujarati, Hindi, Mandarin, Punjabi, Spanish, Swahili, Tamil, Urdu, Japanese
Wheel-Trans
http://www.city.toronto.on.ca/ttc/special.htm
Advisory Committee on Accessible Transportation (ACAT)
The Advisory Committee reports directly to the Toronto Transit Commission. Its role is to represent the needs and concerns of people with disabilities and seniors who use the TTC and to provide guidance and policy advice on issues pertaining to the ways and means of improving conventional, Wheel-Trans and community bus services. Members meet on the last Thursday of every month at 1900 Yonge Street. You may contact the Committee through Wheel-Trans Customer Service, weekdays, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 416-393-4111 or at [email protected]
