Directory of Community Programs and Services in Barrie Ontario

Ontario. Ministry of Children, Community and Social Services

Site: Barrie - 34 Simcoe St

Service: Ontario Disability Support Program - Employment Support Program

Record #: BAR1991
Last Modified: 27 Nov 2023
Last Full Update: 08 Feb 2023

Contacts

Office Phone 705-737-1311
Toll Free Phone 1-800-461-7551
TTY Phone 705-737-9601
Fax 705-737-4197
Website https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-disability-support-program-employment-supports
Primary Contact Gord Spoljarich, Ontario Disability Support Program Manager; Phone: 705-727-5600; Email: gord.spoljarich@ontario.ca

Addresses

Address & Map
34 Simcoe St
2nd Flr
Barrie, ON
Canada L4N 6T4
Intersection Mary St and Simcoe St
Physical Access Fully Accessible

Description

Description (Service)

Connects people with disabilities to sustainable, competitive employment and provides the supports clients need to retain jobs and advance their careers

Supports can include:

  • help preparing for work
  • job coaching
  • on-the-job training
  • software and mobility devices that can help you do your job
  • interpreter or intervenor services
  • transportation assistance
  • assistive devices and training to use them
  • tools and equipment you need for your job
  • special clothing for your job, including safety shoes or boots
  • specialized computer training
  • payment of
  • licensing and/or professional fees

Service Details

Legal Status (30) Provincial Government
Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm

Areas Served Adjala-Tosorontio ; Barrie ; Bradford West Gwillimbury ; Clearview (Simcoe County) ; Collingwood ; Essa ; Innisfil ; New Tecumseth ; Wasaga Beach
Eligibility
  • Age Requirements: 18 year(s) and up
  • ODSP recipient
  • not receiving disability or rehabilitation benefits from other public or private sources
  • resident of Ontario
Application

Apply at ODSP office

Languages English, French - Website, Interpretation
Fees None

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