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Frequently Asked Questions
What is ODSP Employment Supports?
ODSP Employment Supports helps people with disabilities
to:
- Find a job
- Advance to another job if under employed
- Overcome a disability-related job crisis to maintain employment
- Retain long-term employment
Are you able to assist me in my community?
Yes, Careers for Inclusion Inc. provides services throughout Simcoe County and can come to meet with you in your community!
Are there many employers willing to hire people with disabilities in
this area?
More than 70 Barrie, Orillia and surrounding area employers have provided
competitive employment or work experience placement opportunities to
people with disabilities.
How successful is Careers for Inclusion at finding work for their clients?
Careers for Inclusion guides, teaches and supports individuals through the steps of job development, job searching in a partnered effort between the client and career development consultant. Participant motivation and hard work are the determining factors in job success.
Who qualifies for support?
- An individual who receives Ontario Disability Income Support
- An individual who has a disability or substantial barrier to employment, has
no current income and meets the criteria for entry, (as determined
by ODSP Employment Specialist)
Who doesn't qualify?
- Persons on (WSIB) or Workplace Safety and Insurance Board Claims
do not qualify
- Persons on Ontario Works do not qualify
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