Not-for-Profit Organization
Tel: 613-233-8660 | TTY: 613-233-6198 | Fax: 1-866-903-2552

Welcome to also

also is a safe and caring community learning centre serving adults and families. also builds on individual and family strengths and supports the development of the tools needed for family life, work, and daily living.

also Mission Statement

also has been providing free adult and family literacy services in downtown Ottawa for 28 years. Beginning in October 2009 also will offer adult and family literacy services to Deaf and hard of hearing adults and families in Ottawa. We are very pleased to be opening our doors to the Deaf Community. We are a registered charity and proud to provide guidance and support in enabling learners to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and life skills.

also opportunities

  • adult upgrading programs (ASL and English)
  • pre-employment training and job readiness
  • Reading and Parents Program (RAPP)
  • Family Literacy Resource Room
  • on-site child care
  • individual and small-group learning

also – Alternative Learning Styles and Outlooks

Heartwood House
153 Chapel Street
Ottawa, ON  K1N 1H5
Tel: 613-233-8660
Fax: 1-866-903-2552
TTY: 613-233-6198

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We are thrilled about receiving the funding for our new project, ‘Side by Side’ from the Ottawa Citizen Literacy Foundation.

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