Heartwood House: au coeur de la vie
Site: Ottawa
Service: Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks - Literacy and Basic Skills
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Print Version (New Window)| Record #: OCR2679 | Last Full Update: 29 Nov 2018 |
| Names | |
|---|---|
| Alternate Name | ALSO ; LBS ; OCR |
| Location & Accessibility | |
| Located In Community | Ottawa |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | St Laurent Blvd and McArthur Ave |
| Bus Route Notes | OC Transpo OC Travel Planner or Route Timetable |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Parking | Free occasional parking on the street * pay parking lot * parking meters |
| Description and Services | |
| Description (Service) | Literacy and basic skills training, including numeracy, digital, communication and interpersonal skills * helps learners prepare for employment, apprenticeship, secondary-school credit, post-secondary education and greater independence * specialized services available to Deaf community Deaf Adult Upgrading Program * free on site part-time childcare for parents participating in the adult or deaf adult programs * General Educational Development (GED) preparation |
| Hours | Adult Upgrading Mon-Thu 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm Deaf Adult Upgrading Mon-Fri 9 am-12 noon, 1 pm-3 pm |
| Areas Served | Ottawa |
| Eligibility | Ages: 19 year(s) and up Ontario residents 19 years and older, with reading, writing and math skills below Grade 12 of the Ontario Curriculum * must have facility in English * Deaf Adult Upgrading Program: adults who are deaf or hard of hearing, 19 years of age or older * Must be able to access the program independently |
| Application | Call to arrange interview |
| Languages | English ; American Sign Language (ASL) |
| Fees | None |
| Service Categories | Adult Basic Education ; Adult Basic Education ~ Hearing Loss ; Adult Literacy Programs ; Adult Literacy Programs ~ Hearing Loss ; Career Counselling ; Career Counselling ~ Hearing Loss ; GED/High School Equivalency Test Instruction ; Life Skills Education ; Life Skills Education ~ Hearing Loss ; Remedial Education |
| Waiting List | Yes |
| Contact Information | |
| Office Phone | 613-233-8660 |
| TTY Phone | 613-233-6198 |
| Fax | Toll free 1-866-903-2552 |
| kim@also-ottawa.org | |
| Website | www.also-ottawa.org/ |
| Primary Executive | Kim Oastler, Executive Director |
| Other Details | |
| Established | 2001 |
| Funding | Provincial - Ministry of Colleges and Universities ; Donations - Charitable Registration Number: 879671618 RR0001 |
| Elections | The Board of Directors is elected. |
| Resources | Website |
| Accreditation | No |