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Program:
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Employment Services
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Phone Numbers:
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705-728-3577
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Toll-Free:
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1-844-728-3511
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TTY:
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705-728-3599
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After Hours:
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TTY: 1-877-215-9530
Phone: 1-866-518-0000
SMS/Text: 416-712-6637
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Fax:
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705-728-7613
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Address:
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11 Victoria St, Suite 214
Barrie, ON
L4N 6T3
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Intersection:
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Victoria St and Lakeshore Dr
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Location:
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Barrie
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Accessibility:
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Wheelchair Accessible
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Service Description:
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Working alongside people who have identified hearing loss and communication as a barrier for employment opportunities * Work with job seekers to prepare for the workplace * Employer assistance also available for accessibility purposes and accommodation
Services include:- interview skills training and preparation
- assistance with job applications, forms and resumes
- communication strategies
- accessible job training and coaching
- advocacy for accommodations
- assistance with attaining funding for required assistive devices
- message relay between employer and employees
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Fees:
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Free
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Application:
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Call or contact for information
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People who identify hearing loss as a barrier and require employment
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Languages:
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English ; French ; American Sign Language (ASL)
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Language Notes:
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French programs offered
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Area Served:
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Barrie
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Last Updated:
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5/1/2025
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=204503
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