Supported Employment

📋 Eligible Entities - Individuals with disabilities seeking employment support and barrier removal - Employers in eligible catchment areas hiring or supporting skilled workers with disabilities - Employment service providers and organizations delivering supported employment programs - Non-profit organizations and social enterprises focused on disability employment integration - Businesses of all sizes (small, medium, large) willing to employ individuals with disabilities Geographic Limitation: Programs currently available only in: - Belleville catchment area - Cornwall catchment area - Timmins catchment area ### 💰 Funding Details - Grant Type: Non-repayable financial assistance - Funding Structure: Direct support to remove employment barriers for skilled workers with disabilities - Amount: Specific funding amounts not detailed in program description (varies by project scope and barrier type) - Matching Requirements: Not specified in available information - Repayability: Non-repayable grant (funding does not require repayment) - Cost-Sharing: May apply; recommend contacting program administrator for details ### 🛠️ Approved Expenses - Barrier Removal Costs: Workplace accommodations and accessibility modifications - Assistive Technology: Equipment and software to support worker productivity - Training & Skills Development: Job-specific training for workers with disabilities - Workplace Support Services: Job coaching and ongoing employment support - Transportation Assistance: Support for commuting to workplace - Employment Assessment: Evaluation of skills and suitable job placement - Employer Education: Training for supervisors and co-workers on disability inclusion ### ⚠️ Conditions & Milestones - Geographic Eligibility: Applicants must be located in or serve one of three designated catchment areas (Belleville, Cornwall, Timmins) - Target Population: Program focus must be on skilled workers with disabilities - Employment Outcome: Expectation of job placement or sustained employment as end goal - Documentation: Disability status and employment barriers must be documented - Progress Reporting: Regular updates on employment outcomes and barrier removal effectiveness likely required - Timeline: Program delivery follows supported employment model with ongoing support post-placement - **Service