Quick Reference Sheet ORGANIZATION
MARCH OF DIMES CANADA
WHAT IT IS
Organization Mandate
March of Dimes is a community-based rehabilitation and
advocacy charity for people with physical disabilities. Our goal is
to enhance the independence and community participation of
people with physical disabilities every day through a wide range
of programs and services across the country.
WHAT THEY PROVIDE
Key Programs & Services for Job Seekers
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Contact:
Employment Services for Clients - Every year, March of Dimes Employment Services helps
hundreds of people with disabilities achieve greater independence by providing job training
and finding them employment.
613.596.3463
Toll free: 1.877.695.7999
[email protected]
Ontario Employment Assistance Services (EAS) - March of Dimes Employment Services has
six sites across the province that offer services under the Employment Ontario banner to
individuals with a disability, including the Ottawa site.
Eligibility Criteria: Persons with disabilities who are unemployed.
613.596.3463
Toll free: 1.877.695.7999
[email protected]
Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) Employment Supports - You do not have to be
receiving ODSP Income Supports to participate in the ODSP Employment Supports program.
Eligibility Criteria: Have a disability that is expected to last one year or more, aged 16 or over,
elgibile to work in Canada, currently not working or have a job but having difficulty keeping
the job due to disability related issues.
1.800.263.3463
(bilingual toll free line)
Service Canada Opportunities Fund - Community Coordinator Project - Assist persons with
disabilities prepare for, obtain and keep employment or become self-employed, thereby
increasing their economic participation and independence.
Eligibility Criteria: Individuals who self-identify as having a permanent disability or disabilities,
are legally entitled to work in Canada, and are not eligible for employment insurance benefits .
Community Coordinator
1.866.607.1336
(bilingual toll free line)
Service Canada – Canada Pension Plan (CPP) - Individuals with disabilities who are receiving
benefits from the Canada Pension Plan can receive vocational rehabilitation supports through
the Community Coordinator Project. Find out more by contacting the CPP Case Manager.
Community Coordinator
1.866.607.1336
(bilingual toll free line)
CanVet Vocational Services – For clients who are medically released for any reason or are a
released Canadian Forces Veteran with a service-related injury or illness, you may be eligible
for vocational rehabilitation services. In certain cases, spouses, common-law partners and
survivors may also access services.
Veterans Affairs Canada
1.866.522.2122 (English)
1.866.522.2022 (French)
CanVet website
Or contact the client’s
CPP Case Manager
You can explore further at OttawaJobPath.ca:
“Signing Up” for the Job Search
Persons with Disabilities
Members of the Military
Access this page directly at ottawajobpath.ca/quick-clicks.php