Disability Related Employment Supports

Government of Alberta - Ministry of Seniors, Community, and Social Services


Description
Provides assistance to Albertans in overcoming barriers to employment created by their disability.

Service provides:

  • assistance to Albertans in overcoming barriers to employment created by their disability

Includes:

  • Job Search Supports - provides resources to assist Albertans 16 years and older with disabilities in seeking employment
  • Workplace Supports - assists Albertans 16 years and older with disabilities to make a successful transition into the workplace, maintain employment, and fully participate in the workforce
  • Educational Supports - helps learners with disabilities who are leaving the kindergarten to grade 12 school system prepare for employment through post-secondary education, basic skill training, academic upgrading, or labour market programs
Eligibility
Yes, Service targeted to:
  • Alberta residents
  • with a diagnosed and documented permanent or chronic disability that creates a barrier to education, training and / or employment
  • who are Canadian citizens, permanent residents, or refugees legally entitled to work and / or train in Canada
  • and who are employment destined
Application Process
Service Access: By Appointment, To access service:
  • contact to book employability assessment appointment

Referral Process: No


Waiting Period: Yes,

Wait times vary.


Telephone
780-415-4900
Fax
780-422-3683
Web Site
http://communitysocialservices.alberta.ca
Languages
English
Fees
Fee: No


Fee Reduction: No


Membership Fee: No


Accessibility
Wheelchair access: Yes -
Other disabled access: Yes - Automatic doors and elevators
Topic(s)
Agency Information
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Last Verified On
March 4, 2024
Address
9499 137 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5E 5R8
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Hours of Operation
Mon
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Tue
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Wed
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Thu
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM
Fri
08:15 AM to 04:30 PM

Closed statutory holidays.