Service Canada, Barrie, Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

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Site: Barrie

Service: Opportunities Fund for Persons with Disabilities

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Record #: BAR0852

Last Modified: 26 Nov 2020

Last Full Update: 12 Nov 2020

Description
Description (Service)	COVID-19 Update Service Canada Centres are beginning a gradual reopening for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request clients should not book an in-person visit if they: Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history Regular Service Assists persons with disabilities to prepare for, obtain and maintain employment supports persons with disabilities in overcoming barriers to participation in the Canadian labour market supports employers to hire persons with disabilities programs and services include job search supports, pre-employability services, wage subsidies, work placements and employer awareness initiatives to encourage employers to hire persons with disabilities delivered across the country by Service Canada Centres, in partnership with organizations in the community
Service Details
Public Comments	COVID-19 Update Service Canada Centres are beginning a gradual reopening for online service go to Canada.ca/service-canada-home for assistance accessing services, complete an online request at Service Request for people who do not have internet access call 1-877-355-2657 Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm for assistance in person, make a request for an appointment by filling out the service request form at Service Request clients should not book an in-person visit if they: Have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing Have had contact with a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the past 14 days Have been instructed by local public health authorities to self-isolate due to travel or contact history No local Barrie phone number * NOTE: sign at front of building which houses Barrie Service Canada Centre says Government of Canada, 48 Owen St
Hours	COVID-19 Update Service Canada Centres are open by appointment only, hours may vary Regular Hours Office: Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4 pm, no appointment necessary Toll Free Telephone Service: Mon-Fri 8 am-8 pm
Areas Served	Central Ontario
Eligibility	Eligible employers include: not-for-profit organizations municipal governments aboriginal organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities) for-profit organizations provincial and territorial governments institutions agencies Crown Corporations Eligible participants must: self-identify as having a permanent physical or mental disability that restricts his or her ability to perform daily activities be legally entitled to work according to the relevant provincial and federal legislation and regulations be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or person who has been granted refugee status in Canada not be eligible for assistance under Employment Insurance (EI) employment benefits or any similar programs that are the subject of agreements with provinces, territories, or organizations entered into pursuant to Section 63 of the EI Act (unless approved by a departmental official) require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment
Application	Contact Service Canada for more information on submitting an application or a project proposal or visit website
Languages	English ; French - Reception, Programs
Fees	None
Address and Location
Located In Community	Barrie
Address & Map	Barrie Service Canada Centre 48 Owen St Barrie, ON L4M 3H1 View Google Map
Intersection	Owen St and Worsley St
Physical Access	Fully Accessible
Contact Information
Toll Free Phone	1-800-622-6232 * 1-800-O-CANADA
TTY Phone	1-800-926-9105
Website	www.esdc.gc.ca/en/funding/disability_opportunity/overview.page
Social Media	Twitter: twitter.com/ServiceCanada_E

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