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The sites in this section are tailored to answer specific needs. It just may be the helpful information that you
are looking for.
1. WORKink - Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work
http://www.workink.com
WORKink is an interactive site dedicated to work equity. It publishes a number or articles on the difficulties
experienced by job seekers with disabilities. It also provides news bulletin, job opportunities and a lot of
practical advice. The most important facet of this site is the counseling chat room, where job seekers
can discuss their situations with an on-line counselor.
CIP: This site provides a link to the Web Access Employment Network (WAEN) and a job bank especially for
job seekers with special needs. Click here to see this website.
2. National Educational Association of Disabled Students
http://www.neads.ca
Current or prospective students with disabilities will find this site extremely useful. It includes a list
of Canadian colleges and universities with on-line information on services for students with special needs,
allow you to get in touch with disabled students groups or committees, and provides information on financial
help. Consider this site as essential resources!
3. Persons with Disabilities Online
http://pwd-online.ca
This site has an immense array of information concerning various disabilities. People with disabilities, their
families, their caregivers and other with an interest in disabilities can access a broad range of information,
Check out this site for relevant links to federal, provincial and territorial government Web sites, especially
in the categories "Education" and "Employment".
This site provides access to information from a broad range of resources, provides links to assistive technology
information and serves as a model of accessibility, providing links to products and services that improve
the quality of life for persons with disabilities.
4. Canadian Information Centre for International Credentials
http://www.cicic.ca
If you are new to Canada and would like more information on studying or working here, this site is for you.
It provides information on the credentials assessment process, which evaluates your past schooling or work
experience to determine what you are qualified to do here in Canada. This is a necessary step when applying
to university or to find out if you can continue practising your profession here. The site lists a number
of services across the country that facilitate the assessment process.
CIP: There is also a special section for Canadians who want to study abroad. This section provides
links to national and regional sources of educational information around the world. Click
here to see this
information.
5. The Aboriginal Canada Portal
http://www.aboriginalcanada.gc.ca
The Aboriginal Canada Portal is a unique Internet gateway to Canadian Aboriginal on-line resources, contacts,
information and government programs and services. The portal is easy to use and presents a vast array of
information for and about Aboriginal people on such topics as employment, business, education, training and
economic development. The site also features links to National Aboriginal organizations, Aboriginal community
information and federal, provincial and territorial governments.
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