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Burlington

Organization

Goodwill The Amity Group

Address

4051 New Street, Burlington, ON L7L 1S8

Contact Person

Barb Arthurs, Program Manager

Phone

905-634-1884

Fax

905-634-1716

Email

barthurs@amity.on.ca

Website

www.goodwilltheamitygroup.ca, www.amity.on.ca

Services

Workforce Development programs and services which are adaptable and flexible to meet the unique needs of the community.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Friday, 8:30-4:30

Community Access (y/n)

yes

# of Computer Stations

4

# With Internet Access

4

Fee for Use?

No, clients are able to utilize the computers for work related activities

Accessibility Features or Equipment

We currently have two height adjustable computer tables as well as wrist rests for each computer. There are a number of ergonomic chairs available for client use as well as an adjustable footrest

Staff Trained on Adaptive Equipment

Not at this time

Contact Person for Accessible Equipment

Not at this time

Plans for Accessible Equipment

Not at this time

Entrance

accessible

Washrooms

accessible

Training Rooms

accessible

Plans for Accessibility

Issues Preventing Accessibility

Accessibility of Website

Not at this time

Website Advertise Availability of Adaptive Equipment and Support

Not at this time

Partnerships or Affiliations

Government Support

We are an ODSP-ES service provider

Charitable Support

Programs to Develop Employability Skills

All of our programs are run on a 1 to 1 basis directly based on client needs

Programs targeted to Persons With Disabilities

ODSP-ES funds our program that would target individuals with disability.

Cost

Funded through ODSP-ES

Criteria for Participation

ODSP-ES

Monitoring Success

Through recording outcomes as well as by adhering to the ODSP-ES service provider questionnaires provided to participants. We monitor success through individual client outcomes

Participant Feedback

ODSP-ES provides client feedback forms

Follow up Program

Clients are monitored after finding employment for 6 months with the possibility of an additional 6 months of maintenance available it needed

Obstacles Facing Program

Is Program Well Utilized

Marketing & Recruitment

ODSP-ES markets and clients choose a service provider

Organizational Level of Programming Decisions

We are a service provider through Ontario Disability Supports Program- Employment Supports therefore all services are based on a fee for service contract

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