ATN

What ATN does

ATN (ATN Access for Persons with Disabilities Inc.) is a registered Canadian charity founded in 1984 and headquartered in London, Ontario. The organization provides employment support services for individuals with disabilities and other barriers to employment, operating a single-site community service hub anchored by its Welcome Centre. Its core programming spans the GO Program (5 weeks pre-employment training plus 10 weeks paid work experience, funded by the Government of Canada), the YESS Program for youth aged 15-30, the NexGen youth leadership program (funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation), Supported Employment Services (one-to-one coaching), and Learning Disability Services (assessment tools). The organization is governed by a 5-member Board of Directors and led by Executive Director Shelby Grandine, with a small operational team of approximately 12 staff.

The underlying technology stack centers on adaptive accessibility tools deployed at the Welcome Centre, including text-to-speech software, voice recognition, height-adjustable workstations, and ergonomic supports. These are domain-specialized off-the-shelf accessibility solutions rather than proprietary systems. The WorkSmart corporate training catalog extends into a structured six-module curriculum (Planet Harmonia, Evolutus, Skillara, Technos, Guidestar, Conexus) with published unit pricing, and Learning Disability Services deploys assessment instruments that identify learning strengths and styles to inform individualized employment planning.

ATN's business model is a hybrid of grant-funded free service delivery and a smaller fee-for-service corporate training arm. The primary revenue streams are government grants (Government of Canada for GO and YESS, Ontario Trillium Foundation for NexGen) and tax-deductible donations; corporate training generates fee-based revenue at unit prices ranging from $750 (Initial Assessment, ergonomic workshops) to $8,750 (Art Therapy in Planet Evolutus), with most workshops priced at $1,000 per hour for up to 10 participants. The go-to-market is community-led, with referrals flowing through employer partnerships (e.g., Van Luyk Greenhouses), community organizations (e.g., Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre), and direct drop-in access at the Welcome Centre. The charitable non-profit structure is incorporated under Ontario law with Charitable Number #129614277 and no identified parent company, private equity, or venture capital investment.

Name

ATN

Legal name

ATN Access for Persons with Disabilities Inc.

Website

https://atn.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ATN is a registered Canadian charity in London, Ontario that delivers employment support services, adaptive technology resources, and pre-employment training programs to individuals with disabilities and barriers, alongside a fee-for-service WorkSmart corporate training platform funded primarily by government grants.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (624310), Educational Support Services (611710), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Disability Services & Assistive Solutions (Accessibility, Assistive Tech) (BPAGALAM), Assistive Technology (AT) & AAC Services (EDAJAKAF)

Keywords

• Disability employment services
• Supported employment programs
• Adaptive technology resources
• Vocational training
• Workplace inclusion training

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Government Funding: Primary revenue from government programs including the Government of Canada funded GO Program and Youth Employment and Skills Strategy (YESS).
2. Ontario Trillium Foundation Grant: Funding from Ontario Trillium Foundation for the NexGen Program focused on youth leadership development.
3. Donations: Tax-deductible donations from individuals and organizations to support organizational mission and expand capacity to serve.
4. WorkSmart Corporate Training: Fee-for-service professional development and training programs for businesses including Planet Harmonia (inclusivity), Planet Evolutus (personal growth), Planet Skillara (professional development), Planet Technos (digital literacy), Planet Guidestar (job coaching), and Planet Conexus (team building).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ATN is a charitable non-profit organization that delivers employment support services to people with disabilities and individuals facing barriers to employment in London, Ontario. Its core offerings include a free drop-in Welcome Centre with adaptive technology resources, one-to-one supported employment services, paid pre-employment training and job placement programs (GO and YESS), learning disability assessments, a youth leadership program (NexGen), and a fee-for-service corporate training catalog (WorkSmart) covering inclusion, digital literacy, and professional development.

Product overview

ATN (Access to Employment) is a non-profit employment services organization serving people with disabilities and barriers in London, Ontario. The organization offers a portfolio of integrated employment programs and training services. Core offerings include the Welcome Centre (drop-in resource centre), Supported Employment Services, and structured employment programs (GO Program, YESS Program). The WorkSmart training platform extends the mission into corporate training through six branded thematic modules covering inclusive workspace design (Planet Harmonia), personal growth (Planet Evolutus), professional development (Planet Skillara), digital literacy (Planet Technos), job coaching (Planet Guidestar), and team building (Planet Conexus). The NexGen Program provides youth leadership development, while Learning Disability Services offer assessment tools. Programs are funded by the Government of Canada and Ontario Trillium Foundation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WorkSmart: Training and professional development program offering workshops on inclusion, job coaching, skills development, digital literacy, and personal growth.
• Welcome Centre
• GO Program
• YESS Program
• NexGen Program

Products and services

• Welcome Centre Free drop-in employment resource centre offering computers, laptops, Chromebooks, text-to-speech and voice recognition software, other adaptive technology, and in-person staff support for job search, resume building, and career exploration. No appointment needed; serves individuals with disabilities and barriers in London, Ontario.
• Supported Employment Services One-to-one employment preparation and job retention services for job seekers with disabilities and barriers, including resume creation, interview coaching, on-site workplace job coaching, and ongoing career maintenance support delivered by Employment & Learning Specialists.
• GO Program (Great Opportunities) Funded pre-employment program providing job seekers with disabilities 5 weeks of in-class pre-employment training plus 10 weeks of paid work experience, including workshops on First Aid, Safe Food Handling, Smart Serve, job skills, stress management, and financial literacy.
• YESS Program (Youth Employment and Skills Strategy) Youth employment program for ages 15-30 with disabilities or barriers, providing 5 weeks paid in-class training plus 10 weeks paid job placement, with workshops on food and nutrition, financial literacy, and cyber security.
• NexGen Program Six-week leadership development program for youth aged 16-29, funded by the Ontario Trillium Foundation, focusing on emotional intelligence, self-awareness, conflict resolution, and authentic leadership through interactive sessions and community event planning.
• Learning Disability Services Learning assessment service that identifies learning strengths and challenges, preferred learning styles, and develops customized strategies to help clients reach education and employment goals.
• WorkSmart Corporate Training Fee-for-service corporate training catalog offering workplace skills development across six themed modules: Planet Harmonia (inclusive workspace), Planet Evolutus (personal growth), Planet Skillara (professional development), Planet Technos (digital literacy), Planet Guidestar (job coaching), and Planet Conexus (team building), targeting employers seeking inclusivity and workforce development training.
• Planet Harmonia Training Module WorkSmart module offering inclusivity services for employers, including ergonomics and adaptive technology workshops, multisensory environment creation, organizational needs assessments, hiring process optimization, operational analysis, and adaptive technology evaluation.
• Planet Evolutus Training Module WorkSmart personal growth and transformation module offering anxiety management workshops (e.g., BeWell), art therapy programs, and mental well-being seminars focused on mind-body connection techniques for employees.
• Planet Skillara Training Module WorkSmart professional development module covering focus strategies, formalizer and tone, meeting notes, AI productivity tools, to-do list creation, visual communication, keyboard skills, dictation software, and ergonomics for working professionals.
• Planet Technos Training Module WorkSmart digital literacy module covering basic computer and internet skills, operating system basics, web browsing, online safety, Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Forms), Google G-Suite, email management, and collaborative team software.
• Planet Guidestar Training Module WorkSmart job coaching module offering on-site employee coaching, accessible onboarding documentation support, job-specific task training, instructional material development (including ASL resources), and conflict resolution coaching for employers.
• Planet Conexus Training Module WorkSmart team building and wellness module featuring mindful movement (yoga, stretching, meditation, drumming), gardening and nutrition workshops, vision board creation, beginner improv, and American Sign Language introduction sessions.

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered key.

• Glen Cairn Community Resource Centre (GCCRC)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Nonprofit community partner in southeast London serving the Glen Cairn/PondMills neighborhood. Provides candidate placements through the London Good Food Project kitchen for job readiness and employable skills development.
• Van Luyk Greenhouses & Garden CentrekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023Local employer partner providing diverse job placement opportunities. Reports that diverse clients bring extra abilities that have helped streamline training to embrace different learning skills and ways of working.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Direct peers

• March of Dimes Canada: National Canadian non-profit delivering employment services, accessibility consulting, and independent living supports for people with disabilities. Operates similar vocational rehabilitation and employer inclusion programming as ATN, but at a national scale.
• JVS Toronto: Toronto-based non-profit offering employment assessment, job coaching, and skills training for jobseekers facing barriers including disability, newcomer status, and mental health challenges. Closely comparable model of one-to-one supported employment plus employer-facing services.
• Neil Squire Society: Canadian non-profit using assistive technology, digital literacy, and employment programs to help people with disabilities enter the workforce. Strong overlap with ATN's adaptive tech and digital literacy focus (Planet Technos, Welcome Centre).
• Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW): National non-profit advancing employment of people with disabilities through job coaching, employer engagement, and disability confidence training. Direct overlap with ATN's Supported Employment and employer training offerings.
• Community Living Ontario: Provincial federation supporting people with developmental disabilities through employment, housing, and community participation services. Overlaps with ATN's mission to empower disability employment and inclusion in Ontario.
• Reena Foundation: Ontario-based non-profit supporting individuals with developmental disabilities through residential, employment, and community participation programs. Comparable as a regional peer in the Ontario disability services ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Goodwill Industries of Canada: Large Canadian non-profit network providing employment training and placement for people facing barriers, including disabilities. Operates at much greater scale than ATN with thrift-retail-funded employment programs in many provinces.
• YWCA Employment Programs (Canada): Federation of YWCAs running employment and skills training programs across Canada, often serving women, newcomers, and individuals facing barriers. Comparable as a non-profit employment services provider overlapping in WorkSmart-style training and job placement services.

Regional players

• YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin: Southwestern Ontario non-profit delivering employment services and skills training, including programs for newcomers and individuals facing barriers. Comparable regionally as another Southwestern Ontario non-profit employment services provider near ATN's London market.

Others

• Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN): Provincial network connecting employers with disability employment service providers like ATN. Functions as an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor but is highly comparable as a hub for disability employment best practices in Ontario.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@atnaccess
• Facebookfacebook.com/ATNACCESS
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/atnaccess
• Instagraminstagram.com/atn_access
• Xx.com/ATN_Access

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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