Getting and keeping a job can be especially difficult for the person with epilepsy, but our Employment Specialists can help. Employment-related counselling is available to people with epilepsy, as well as consultancy services to employers. Our focus is on job acquisition, retention and workplace adjustment. Through vocational and supportive counselling, we address employment standards, labour legislation, income support, insurance and driving issues.
Our Employment Services:
Help identify issues in the workplace from the perspective of employee and employer and evaluate the impact of the employee’s seizures/disability
Make recommendations for workplace accommodations and offer support for implementation
Offer various solutions for any problems that arise in the workplace
Provide epilepsy education and training to company staff
Are approved by ODSP Toronto for job retention
Help those without employment to prepare for the job market – offering support in job search strategies
