Epilepsy Toronto - Employment Services

Office phone: 416-964-9095
Toll-free phone 1-866-374-5377 ; 1-866-EPILEPSY
Fax: 416-964-2492
Web site: www.epilepsytoronto.org
Address: 510 King St E, Ste 224, Toronto, ON, M5A 1M1
Location: (Intersection) Toronto East (Bayview Ave-Queen St E)
Ward: Toronto Centre-Rosedale (Ward 28)
Contacts: Nora Dobell, Employment Consultant, noradobell@epilepsytoronto.org
Tim Nourse, Employment Consultant, tnourse@epilepsytoronto.org
Hours: Monday to Friday 9-5 - evening counselling by appointment
Languages of service: English ; service in other languages can be arranged
Eligibility: Persons with epilepsy
How to apply: Call for information - Job Finding Club -- registration required
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille elevator - entrance close to street parking
Service description: Assistance in achieving work related goals and gaining independence
  • counselling on coping with epilepsy
  • vocational assessment
  • career counselling
  • job retention strategies
  • skills evaluation
  • labour market information
  • job search skills
  • referral to training and job search programs
  • referral for work placement
  • Job Finding Club
  • case management and consultation
  • consultation on disclosure, workplace accommodation, driver's licence regulations, insurance
  • referral to community and medical services
  • income support information and assistance
  • epilepsy awareness sessions in the workplace
  • employee-employer support
  • workshops including Assertiveness Training

Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Employment; Epilepsy; Human rights; Work placements
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET4776
Last complete update: 2007-10-15
Last modification date: 2008-06-04
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