Oct 10, 2002 | Reports
The Centre for Skills Development & Training, the Canadian Hearing Society of Peel and the Halton Social Planning Council partnered to develop and conduct a research study that would assist in understanding the employability and employment needs of the deaf...
Jun 15, 2002 | Reports
This study is a collaboration between four information centres in Halton, the United Way of Oakville and the Halton Social Planning Council. These organizations conducted a feasibility study of 211 for telephone access to community, social, health, and government...
Jan 20, 2002 | Reports
This study provides a description of literacy skills in Halton. It uses the International Adult Literacy Survey (IALS) to assess these skills amongst adult populations in Halton. This study also examines literacy according to a demographic and socio-economic profile...
Nov 25, 2001 | Reports
These proceedings provide information from the conference summarized under the headings of Open Space Reports. A total of 23 reports are present. The purpose of the Conference was to provide ideas, best practices and solutions for participants to take back to their...
Jul 15, 2001 | Reports
This is a discussion paper that provides information on the issues of access to capital for micro-entrepreneurs. The Halton Social Planning Council’s research with low-income groups has identified inaccessible micro financing options for the poor who are...
Jun 18, 2001 | Reports
This report provides the reader with quantitative and qualitative information about poverty in Halton. Through statistical data and through the life histories of fifteen people living in poverty in Halton, this study aims to develop an extensive profile of those...
