Canada-wide
- : The Government of Canada offers a variety of services and financial benefits to assist people with disabilities and their families.
- SPHERE is a Canadian non-profit organization whose mission is to foster labour market integration of people living in a situation of professional disability, as a result of a particular physical, mental or intellectual condition.
- : The objective of the OF is to assist persons with disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence.
- : March of the Dimes offers employment services to help people with disabilities achieve greater independence by providing job training and finding them employment.
British Columbia
- Information on eligibility for the PPMB category and its benefits.
- In addition to financial support, you may be eligible for supplements to help with extra costs that people with disabilities may have.
Alberta
- : Find career and employer services for Calgarians with disabilities.
- : DRES provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming the barriers to employment created by a disability.
- : Chrysalis provides personalized services to assist individuals with disabilities achieve their employment, volunteer and recreation goals.
- : The Worx helps people who face barriers to employment, including people with disabilities. They connect employees with disabilities to employers.
- : Vecova assists persons with disabilities to succeed in the workplace and to connect businesses with competent, dedicated employees.
- : Career planning, education planning and finding work for people with disabilities.
Saskatchewan
- Provides funding to assist adults with disabilities to prepare for, secure, and maintain employment.
- : Partners in Employment offers an extensive range of professional employment services to both individuals and employers.
- : Assistance in developing tools and strategies for finding and maintaining employment.
Manitoba
- : Manitoba Possible is a non-profit providing services to Manitobans with disabilities and their families and communities.
- : This provides free employment services to Winnipeg residents age 50+.
- : This centre offers employment counselling and assistance, recruitment and professional development courses.
Ontario
- : A professional body of employment service providers united to increase employment opportunities for people who have a disability.
- : PATH is a non-profit agency that’s been helping people with any kind of disability get and keep jobs since 1972. They focus on the skills, talents, qualifications and abilities of the individual.
- : This program offers financial assistance, employment assistance, and emergency financial assistance for those eligible.
- : Enter your º£½ÇÉçÇø name or a postal code to find health and º£½ÇÉçÇø services in Ontario.
- : Find information on returning to work and employment related resources.
Quebec
- : Find out about support and integration programs. Be reimbursed for certain fees if you employ workers with disabilities.
New Brunswick
- : A program that helps individuals find meaningful employment with opportunities for advancement.
- : CCRW ES is a one-stop employment service for job seekers with disabilities and employers in the southeast New Brunswick region.
Nova Scotia
- : A list of agencies, programs, supports and services for persons with disabilities seeking employment.
Prince Edward Island
- : This handbook offers information on how to access the Disability Support Program’s employment services.
- : This program offers a number of services to individuals between the ages of 18-65 who have an intellectual disability in the West Prince area.
Newfoundland & Labrador
- This program is designed to assist individuals with a disability acquire the skills necessary to successfully prepare for or remain in the work force.
- : Empower offers numerous resources for those seeking employment including job postings and skill developing programs.
- A listing of the numerous benefits and resources for those living with disabilities seeking employment.
Nunavut
- Resources for those with disabilities looking for employment, including The Social Assistance Program and resources.
- : This organization promotes awareness, opportunity, choice and participation in all aspects of life in Nunavut! They offer a number of employment resources.
- : Kakivak Association is a º£½ÇÉçÇø and economic development organization serving Inuit, by providing business, employment and training services to enhance the strengths of communities in the Baffin region.
Northwest Territories
- : This organization is committed to allowing all individuals to have the opportunity and access towards the achievement of their full potential. They offer employment resources and other services for those living with disabilities.
Yukon
- : The Disability Supports department offers several programs to help persons with disabilities to be successful at work.
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