Golden Mile’s Information Fair For People With Disabilities And Their Families
Golden Mile Employment & Social Services will be hosting an information fair for people with disabilities and their families on Tuesday March 19th, 2013.
The fair will take place between 1 – 3:30 pm at 1880 Eglinton Avenue East, Unit 139, Community Room.
Participating community agencies include:
Action for Neigbourhood Change ("The Hub") - works with residents to create strong, engaged communities
Better Living Toronto
Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work – promotes and supports meaningful employment of people with disabilities
Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) – links people to services needed at home and in their communities
Community Living Toronto – offers support and services to people with intellectual disabilities
Flemingdon Community Legal Services– offers legal advice about landlord/tenant, ODSP income support and immigration issues
March of Dimes Canada - provides programs/services to people with physical disabilities to encourage independence and participation
RBC Royal Bank will be on hand to provide Registered Disability Savings Plan (RDSP) information.
Service Canada
Parks, Forestry & Recreation
Woodgreen Community Services – offers personalized employment services in addition to many other community services
And of course, the Toronto Public Library will have a display, with information about the Library's adult literacy programs, Home Library Service, and services and assistive technologies for people with disabilities. TPL staff will be on hand to answer your questions.
Drop in, or register for this event online using the Employment Centre (EC) Portal.
Come and meet us!
One thought on “Golden Mile’s Information Fair For People With Disabilities And Their Families”
My son and I are continually amazed by the number of services provided by the library. It is one of Toronto’s treasures. I forwarded this information to several people I know who work in the field.