P.O.I.N.T. Inc. (People and Organizations in North Toronto)

Office phone: 416-486-2500 ext 8286
Fax: 416-480-7717
Web site: www.cnib.ca
Address: 1929 Bayview Ave, Toronto, ON, M4G 3E8
Location: (Intersection) North York East (Bayview Ave-Eglinton Ave E)
Ward: Don Valley West (Ward 26)
Officers: Louise Goldhar, Manager
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-4:30
Area served: City of Toronto
Languages of service: English
Eligibility: Individuals with impaired vision who are out of school - special emphasis on individuals receiving social assistance through Ontario Works
Physical access: Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance and barrier free washrooms - braille and tone elevator - designated parking
Service description: Literacy, numeracy and essential skills services that help individuals achieve goals related to further education or training, employment or increased independence

• support in clarifying upgrading goals and developing a training plan to achieve them

Also academic upgrading services that help individuals develop the necessary skills for entry into college-based post-secondary education and training programs (such as apprenticeship)
Organization type: Non Profit ; United Way ; Registered Charity
Subjects: Academic upgrading; Blindness; Braille instruction; First language literacy programs; Impaired vision; Literacy instruction; Vocational counselling
Other Services: See List
Record ID: MET0219
Last complete update: 2006-09-26
Last modification date: 2008-03-31