ottawa independent living resource centre (oilrc)
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ottawa independent living resource centre (oilrc)
Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION OTTAWA INDEPENDENT LIVING RESOURCE CENTRE (OILRC) WHAT IT IS Organization Mandate The Ottawa Independent Living Resource Centre (OILRC) is one of 27 Independent Living Resource Centres in Canada. We are non-profit organizations, serving people with disabilities in our communities. The Ottawa Independent Living Centre (OILRC) has been supporting people with disabilities in the Ottawa community for more than fifteen years. WHAT THEY PROVIDE Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers PROGRAM DESCRIPTION Contact: iLEAP - Independent Living Employment Assistance Program - Helps clients become ready for the workforce by helping them become “work ready,” while also helping to choose the job path that suits them best; includes resume writing, job interview preparation, job hunting, and job coaching. Employer support: Job coaching, Preparing for employment, Training, Progress reports, Assistance with paperwork, Resources to fund accommodations. Empowerment & Pre-Employment Skills Coordinator 613.236.2558 (x227) [email protected] Eligibility Criteria: iLeap is for any consumer wishing to find a job, develop a career, or become a volunteer, even if you have just begun to consider entering the workforce. Youth Empowerment & Transition - Offers a chance to participate in a variety of activities around health & lifestyle, employment & education, volunteering & community development, housing & basic needs, and independent living. Eligibility Criteria: Youth ages 16 to 25 with all/cross disabilities. OTHER PROGRAMS Information and Referral - Offers people with disabilities community information through workshops, Internet access, a resource library, newsletters, telephone referrals and support. 613.236.2558 [email protected] Peer Support - Enables people with disabilities to establish peer contacts to reduce isolation, share skills, information and support. Methods of delivery include workshops, telephone support, one-on-one visits, social gatherings and community outings. Peer Support Coordinator 613.236.2558 (x222) [email protected] Empowerment Skills Development - Enables people with disabilities to develop their personal capacity to identify barriers, explore options, develop skills and make decisions, which lead to greater autonomy. Empowerment and Skills Development Program [email protected] Direct Funding - Enables adults with a physical disability to become employers of their own attendants. Interviews will be done from time to time as space becomes available in the program. More information: Direct Funding program Attendant resumes [email protected] or fax 613.236.4562 You can explore further at OttawaJobPath.ca: “Signing Up” for the Job Search Persons with Disabilities Access this page directly at ottawajobpath.ca/quick-clicks.php