| Record #: KGN3723 |
Last Full Update: 22 Jun 2011 |
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| Contact Information |
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| Address & Map | 340 College St, Ste 270 Toronto, ON M5T 3A9  |
| Accessibility | Fully Accessible |
| Office Phone | 416-923-1885 |
| Fax | 416-923-9829 |
| E-mail | able@abilities.ca |
| Website | www.abilities.ca |
| Primary Contact | Christine Staddon, Special Projects Coordinator; Phone: 416-923-1885 ext 224 |
| Primary Executive | Raymond D Cohen, Chief Executive Officer and Founder; Phone: 416-923-1885 ext 235 |
| Description & Services |
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| Hours | Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm |
| Description | Convenes a forum for the exchange of information to promote an inclusive society and provide inspiration and opportunity for people with disabilities. * A national leader and partner with other organizations and governments on various projects related to disability and communications. * Publishes several disability-related books and publications, including Abilities, Canada's Lifestyle Magazine for People with Disabilities. * Their online presence links people with disabilities to a world of resources. * Access Guide Canada (AGC): an online directory with listings of accessible public spaces in communities across the country is part of the www.abilities.ca website. * Uses volunteers to assess the accessibility of businesses and services. Volunteers add their completed assessments to the online database.
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| Eligibility | No restrictions |
| Application | Contact the agency through the website |
| Fees | None |
| Languages of Service | English |
| Areas Served | Canada |
| Subjects |
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| Service Categories | Accessibility Information ; Administration Volunteer Opportunities ; Disabilities Issues ; Information Clearinghouses ~ Disabilities Issues ; Internet Information Resources ~ Disabilities Issues ; Printed Materials ~ Disabilities Issues |
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| Date Updated | 22 Jun 2011 |
| Print Material | Publications: Abilities * Canada's Lifestyle Magazine for People with Disabilities |
| Established | 1986 |
| Funding | Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 126081140RR0001 |
| Legal Status | (50) Non Profit ; (51) Registered Charity |
| Record Views (Public) | 3800 (as of 20 May 2013) |
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