Vision Loss Rehabilitation Ontario

Service: Integrated Employment Services, Peterborough

Record #: PET0529
Last Modified: 26 Feb 2026
Last Full Update: 25 Feb 2026

Description

Description (Service)

Employment resources and coaching to find sustainable employment in Ontario

  • assessment of skills, interests, and abilities

  • job search strategies and support, including resume development and interview preparation

  • information about careers and occupations, local labour market, employment opportunities

  • help in maintaining employment

  • information and referral to other employment and community services

All services at this site can be tailored to meet the needs of individuals who are blind or partially sighted and are experiencing barriers to getting or keeping employment.

Better Jobs Ontario

Skills training and financial support for unemployed workers

  • training program must demonstrate good job prospects

  • financial support based on need - may include tuition, instructional costs, books, transportation, and/or a basic living allowance

Services for Employers

  • offers help identifying human resource skills requirements

  • matching of workplace needs to workers' skills, capabilities, interests, and experience

  • support for developing on-the-job training plans and monitoring of placements to support retention

Canada-Ontario Job Grant

  • financial support for individual employers to purchase training for their employees

  • available to small, medium, and large businesses planning to deliver short-term training for existing or new employees

Service Details

Public Comments Peterborough Office is part of CNIB Eastern Region
Hours Individual client services by appointment Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm
Areas Served Haliburton ; Kawartha Lakes ; Northumberland County ; Peterborough (County of)
Eligibility Services at this site are open to all client groups but have a special focus on individuals who are blind or partially sighted
Application Call for more information
Languages English; French - can be arranged on request
Fees None

Address and Location

Located In Community Peterborough
Address & Map
159 King St
Suite 212
Peterborough, ON
Canada K9J 2R8
Physical Access Fully Accessible; Elevators, unknown

Contact Information

Office Phone 1-844-887-8572, Toll Free
Fax 705-745-9899
E-Mail info@vlrehab.ca
Website http://visionlossrehab.ca
Primary Contact Emily Chard, Registrar; Email: emily.chard@vlrehab.ca
Alternate Contact Anne Ogoti, Manager, Healthcare Operations; Phone: 613-449-0191; Email: anne.ogoti@vlrehab.ca

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