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  • COVID-19 impacts on Access Work Service

    by Tess Herron
    With these unprecedented times and another COVID-19 😷lockdown, we are reaching out via email 📥. We are contacting as many friends, families, clien...
    Posted in COVID-19, our staff, people with disabilities, Staying Healthy

  • Fundraising with Plantables

    by Tess Herron
    This year AWS has decided to do a virtual fundraiser! We’re part of this year’s Plantables Fundraiser to help us fund some new lawn equipment. Wit...
    Posted in Fundraising

  • Did you know we are Learning Resource Kit Builders?

    by Tess Herron
    We have worked and collaborated in the past 5 years with the Ministry of Natural Resources building Fishing Survey Kits (Algonquin Park Angling Su...
    Posted in Kit Builders

  • Benefits of Using Temporary Staffing Solutions

    by Tess Herron
    Help when you need it most Scheduling Flexibility Additional Expertise Cost Savings Reduced Overtime Costs Reduced Training Cost Ideal Staffin...
    Posted in Temporary Staffing Benefits

  • Showcasing our Staff - Tess Herron

    by Tess Herron
    Tess Herron is our Job Coach/Job Developer and is known for helping, educating, and supporting clients. Tess has led an impressive career and she b...
    Posted in our staff

  • Showcasing our Team - Travis Richards.

    by Tess Herron
    Travis Richards, Self Advocate Consultant to the Board of Directors. Professionally Travis is a social media specialist and is the founder Of Tr...
    Posted in our staff

  • Showcasing Our Staff - Ashley Verch

    by Tess Herron
    As the new member of the Access Work Service team in the role of Customer Service Facilitator,  she brings an extension background in customer se...
    Posted in our staff

  • How To Stay Positive in Difficult Times

    by Tess Herron
    If you want to learn how to stay positive, even when the pieces of the jigsaw of life don’t seem to fit, this post is for you. Find out some great ...
    Posted in Staying Healthy

  • Showcasing Our Staff - Jane Smith

    by Tess Herron
    Jane Smith is our Chief Executive Director/Program Coordinator. She brings decades of experience in Financial Services, Business Administration an...
    Posted in our staff

  • Protecting people with disabilities from COVID-19

    by Tess Herron
    If you are a person with a disability or care for/support or are friends with someone who has a disability, there are things you can do to protect...
    Posted in COVID-19, people with disabilities, stay home stay safe

  • Benefits of Hiring People with Disabilities/Barriers

    by Tess Herron
    Anyone can become disabled during their working career.  Many employers aren’t aware of the advantages in hiring someone with a disability/barrier...
    Posted in Benefits of hiring people with disabilities, people with disabilities

  • Benefits of Working

    by Tess Herron
    Working improves/provides:  money to meet basic needs and support oneself and explore our interests;  increases physical tolerance & basic...
    Posted in Benefits of working