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Employment & Vocational Services in Ontario

Organizations, programs, and services for people with employment & vocational in Ontario.

Employment & Vocational Organizations

(A.C.C.E.S.) ACCESSIBLE COMMUNITY COUNSELLING AND EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

Toronto, ON

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 136747276RR0001

Always Connected Treatment Network

Mississauga, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Mississauga, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, therapy.

Amik Community Living Toronto

Toronto, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Toronto, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Autism Ontario

Toronto, ON

Ontario's largest provincial autism organization providing information, advocacy, programs, and family support for individuals on the autism spectrum across the province. Works closely with the Ontario Autism Program (OAP) system.

Brampton Caledon Community Living - Early Childhood Education Services

Brampton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brampton, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Brampton Caledon Community Living Finance Department

Brampton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brampton, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Brampton Community Living

Brampton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brampton, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Brantford Substance Users Network

Brantford, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Brantford, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Caledon Community Living

Bolton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Bolton, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Canadian Cancer Survivor Network

Ottawa, ON

Provides awareness of emerging cancer issues, educational resources for patients, survivors, and caregivers to help navigate their cancer journey. Connects patients, survivors, caregivers, and stakeholders with decision makers to act on evidence-based best practices and alleviate the medical, emotional, financial, and social costs of cancer.

Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work

Toronto, ON

National organization promoting employment for persons with disabilities through research, training, and advocacy.

Children's Community Network

Greater Sudbury, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Children's Treatment Network (CTN) - Barrie

Barrie, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Barrie, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, therapy.

Chronic Pain Network

Hamilton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

Community Living

North York, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in North York, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living

Ajax, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Ajax, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living

Etobicoke, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Etobicoke, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Among Seniors

Windsor, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Windsor, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Brampton Caledon B C C

Brampton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brampton, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living BrantCommunity Activity Program

Brantford, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brantford, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Chatham-Kent - Community Supports/JOBWORX

Chatham, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Chatham, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Glengarry Inc

Alexandria, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Alexandria, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Guelph Wellington

Mount Forest, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Mount Forest, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living London (Ford Access)

London, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in London, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Ontario

Barrie, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Barrie, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Toronto

Scarborough, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Scarborough, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Toronto

York, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in York, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Toronto

Etobicoke, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Etobicoke, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Toronto - North York Region

North York, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in North York, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Welland

Welland, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Welland, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Living Windsor Downtown Centre

Windsor, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Windsor, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Community Services Coordination Network

London, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in London, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Deafblind Network of Ontario

Paris, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by vision loss and blindness and hearing loss and deafness in Paris, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

Disability Justice Network of Ontario

Hamilton, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Hamilton, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

Dunn Enterprises and Employment Options(Community Living Brant)

Brantford, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Brantford, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Global Sickle Cell Disease Network

Toronto, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by rare conditions in Toronto, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

Goodwill Career Centre

Hamilton, ON

Long-standing nonprofit chain with a range of pre-owned clothing, housewares & more.

Goodwill care and respite services

Ottawa, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Ottawa, Ontario. Provides respite care.

HOPE Transitional Homes Network

St. Catharines, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in St. Catharines, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, housing.

Inclusion Canada

Toronto, ON

Formerly the Canadian Association for Community Living (CACL), Inclusion Canada is a national federation founded in 1958 with 13 provincial/territorial associations, 300+ local associations, and 40,000+ members. Provides Barrier-Free Benefits: free one-on-one support for DTC, CDB, and RDSP applications through sub-organizations including CACL Foundation, IRIS (research), Inclusive Education Canada, and Ready Willing & Able (employment).

March of Dimes Canada

Toronto, ON

National organization providing programs and services for people with physical disabilities, including employment, housing, and assistive technology.

March of Dimes Canada

Toronto, ON

A national organization providing programs and services for people with physical disabilities, including employment services, assistive devices, home modification support, and community programs.

March of Dimes Canada Employment Services

Hamilton, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Hamilton, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Near North Palliative Care Network

North Bay, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in North Bay, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network

Greater Sudbury, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Northern Diabetes Health Network

Timmins, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Timmins, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Ontario Disability Employment Network

Whitby, ON

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 126650449RR0001

Parents For Community Living

Waterloo, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Waterloo, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Parents For Community Living

Kitchener, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Kitchener, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Peel Crisis Capacity Network

Mississauga, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Mississauga, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Pillar Nonprofit Network

London, ON

Pillar Nonprofit Network is a backbone organization that strengthens the capacity of nonprofits across London and Southwestern Ontario — including many serving people with disabilities. Services include capacity building, governance and leadership development, training, convening and collaboration, advocacy, and providing inclusive accessible space at Innovation Works in downtown London.

Rural FASD Support Network of Eastern Ontario

Smiths Falls, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by fetal alcohol spectrum disorder in Smiths Falls, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

Réseau ACCESS Network

Greater Sudbury, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Safety Network Durham

Oshawa, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Shelter Health Network

Hamilton, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Hamilton, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Sudbury Workers Education and Advocacy Centre

Greater Sudbury, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Greater Sudbury, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, education.

The Career Foundation

Hamilton, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Hamilton, Ontario. Offers funding, grants, resources.

The Clarington Project ( Community Living Oshawa Clarington)

Bowmanville, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Bowmanville, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

The Inclusive Workplace

Oshawa, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Oshawa, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

The Special Needs Employment Service Inc

Sarnia, ON

Registered Canadian charity providing disability-related services. CRA Registration: 119255115RR0001

Thunder Bay Family Network

Thunder Bay, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Thunder Bay, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, family support.

Toronto Acquired Brain Injury Network

Toronto, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by brain injury in Toronto, Ontario. Provides employment support, job training.

UPlift Black Centre for Social Justice and Inclusion

Barrie, ON

Nonprofit organization supporting individuals and families affected by intellectual disabilities in Barrie, Ontario. Provides residential support, community inclusion, employment support.

Waterloo Region Family Network (WRFN)

Waterloo, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Waterloo, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, family support.

Waterloo Wellington Local Health Integration Network

Cambridge, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Cambridge, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training.

Whitby YMCA Employment and Community Services

Whitby, ON

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Windsor-Essex Family Network

Windsor, ON

Nonprofit organization providing disability support services in Windsor, Ontario. Offers employment support, job training, family support.

YMCA Employment Services

Hamilton, ON

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

YMCA Employment Services & Immigrant Services

Greater Sudbury, ON

Community-focused nonprofit established in 1844 with recreational programs & services for all ages.

Related Programs & Benefits

Assistance for Children with Severe Disabilities (ACSD)
$25-$646/month depending on assessed needs

A provincial program providing monthly payments to help with the extra costs of caring for a child with a severe disability. Rate increased 2.8% in July 2025. Also covers assistive device assessments and device consumer contributions. CDB is exempted from ACSD calculations.

Canada Disability Benefit (CDB)
$200/month

A new federal benefit providing $200/month for persons aged 18-64 with low income who have Disability Tax Credit approval. First month of eligibility was June 2025 with payments starting July 2025. Back payments available up to 24 months from application date. Most provinces have exempted the CDB from provincial benefit calculations, but Alberta claws back CDB from AISH recipients dollar-for-dollar.

Canada Pension Plan - Disability (CPP-D)
2025 rates: Basic $598.49/month, Average $1,203.88/month, Maximum $1,673.24/month; Children's benefit: $301.77/month per child

A monthly taxable benefit for people who have contributed to the Canada Pension Plan and are unable to work due to a severe and prolonged disability. Includes a children's benefit of $301.77/month per child. Quebec residents apply through the Quebec Pension Plan (QPP) instead.

Canada's Autism Strategy

A federal autism strategy developed in collaboration with the autistic community, families, service providers, researchers, and provincial/territorial governments. AIDE Canada (Autism & Intellectual Disabilities Knowledge Exchange Network) is funded by the Public Health Agency of Canada as part of this strategy, providing online resources, an inventory of services, and 6 in-person locations across Canada.

Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP)
Covers eligible dental services (no fixed monthly amount)

A federal dental care plan administered through Sun Life, available to eligible Canadians including those with Disability Tax Credit qualification. Covers essential oral health services including preventive care, restorative services, and other dental treatments.

Disability Benefit Navigation (DBN) Program

An ESDC-funded program where nonprofits provide one-on-one navigation support to help people with disabilities find and apply for benefits they are entitled to, including DTC, CDB, RDSP, CPP-D, and provincial benefits. Organizations are funded across all provinces and territories to provide free assistance.

Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
2024 max disability amount: $9,872; supplement for under 18: $5,758

A non-refundable tax credit for individuals with a severe and prolonged impairment in physical or mental functions. The DTC is the gateway to other federal benefits including the Canada Disability Benefit, RDSP, and Child Disability Benefit. Can transfer unused portion to a supporting family member for a refund of up to approximately $1,400.

Ontario Autism Program (OAP)
Interim funding: $20,000/year (under 6), $5,000/year (6-18)

Ontario's program for children and youth with an Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis. Registered through AccessOAP. Currently under an interim funding model with the government working toward a needs-based model using a Determination of Needs process (4-hour virtual interview). Services include ABA, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and mental health supports. Waitlists are significant, and families report costs of $26,000-$130,000/year for autism supports.

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