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Community Resources
for People with Arthritis: Employment Services
A
not-for-profit employment and skill development agency for people with
restrictions, disabilities and/or barriers. Offers areas of employment
in a broad range of fields. The service is free both to employees and
employers. Current
job postings. An online
registration form for job seekers is available. Or, if you prefer
a paper copy to fill out, download the application form to print it
out. Links are provided to several agencies, education opportunities,
employment services (such as other employment agencies) and other resources.
A wealth of information for patients.
Human
Resources Development Canada- Employment Insurance
120 Queens Ave. London N6A 4S7
(519) 645-4580
The National Employment Insurance website, this straightforward
site provides all the information a client might need to begin or
reactivate their Employment Insurance claim. Provides information
on eligibility criteria, how to apply, the required documentation
to complete the application process, even the required computer
specifications for online use, frequently asked questions, etc.
On-line
application, provides you with valuable information before you
begin the application process.
A
not-for-profit organization which enhances employability of those with
barriers, special needs, diminished opportunities.
Offers
various employment assessments, vocational counselling and support.
Ontario Ministry of Labour
217 York St. 5th Floor, London N6A 5P9
(519) 439-2210
Provides
users with information on employment standards, your rights as a
worker regarding such things as emergency and pregnancy/parental
leaves, holidays, termination of employment, hours of work and much
more. Links to the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, Workplace
Safety Appeals Tribunal, Ontario Labour Relations Board, Pay Equity
Commission.
Information
on Health and Safety including general info, legislation and regulations
London
Unemployment Help Centre
114 Dundas Street, 2nd. Floor, London N6A 1G1
(519) 439-0501
St. Thomas: Community Outreach Programs of Elgin (C.O.P.E.) 414 Talbot
St.
(519) 633-7777
A non-profit community organization formed to assist the unemployed
in London. Provides employment assistance with effective job search
techniques, career advice, and placement opportunities and offers
links to furthers job related services in the community, job posting
web pages. Advocacy provides crisis and supportive counselling, researches
relevant legislation and medical documentation to find supporting
arguments on behalf of clients, writes submissions on client's behalf,
and provides representation to clients at Social Benefits Tribunals,
Board of Referees, and Review Tribunals
ATN
141 Dundas Street, London
(519) 433-7950
Assists people with disabilities to acquire employment through the acquisition
of computer related skills. Computer lab specifically for individuals
with physical disabilities. Focuses on Quality of Life activities, as
well as employment related goals.
Employment
Services of Community Living London
For people with intellectual difficulties over the age of 18.
379 Dundas St., Suite 120, London
(519) 673-5600
Disabled
Students Association (Services for students with disabilities)
Fanshawe
1460 Oxford St. East
(519) 452-4282
University of Western
Ontario
Student Development Centre, University Community Centre, Suite 210,
UWO
(519) 661-2147
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Arthritis
Institute Services
