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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: BAR0852 | Last Modified: 07 Dec 2018 | Last Full Update: 30 Oct 2018 |
| Description | |
|---|---|
| Description (Service) | Provides organizations with funding to support people with disabilities in preparing for, obtaining and keeping employment or becoming self-employed, thereby increasing their economic participation and independence * activities eligible for funding: skills for employment, wage subsidy, self-employment, enhanced employment assistance services and employer awareness * funding decisions are based on program priorities, labour market needs, program terms and conditions, and available funding |
| Service Details | |
| Public Comments | 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 | Barrie Service Canada Centre: 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 applicants include: not-for-profit organizations, municipal governments, aboriginal organizations (including band councils, tribal councils and self-government entities), for-profit organizations and provincial and territorial governments, institutions, agencies and Crown Corporations Eligible participants must: (participants are recruited by the contribution recipients) 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) and require assistance to prepare for, obtain and keep employment or self-employment |
| Application | Online application available through website * applications for local and regional projects are accepted on an ongoing basis * applications for national projects are not being accepted at this time (Oct 2017) * 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 | |
| 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 |