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

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 31 years. Working with both English stream and Deaf stream learners we offer literacy skill upgrading towards work, training and education. We are a registered charity and proud to provide guidance and support enabling learners to strengthen literacy, numeracy, and life skills.

also opportunities

  • adult upgrading programs (ASL and English)
  • pre-employment training and job readiness
  • University and College Preparation - English Reading and Writing for Deaf and hard of hearing students
  • also elearning
  • Reading and Parents Program (RAPP)
  • Family Literacy Resource Room
  • on-site child care
  • individual and small-group learning

Watch our Welcome to also ASL video for Deaf learners.

Download and print our brochure for students

Download and print our brochure for referrers and community members

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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This website was developed thanks to a grant from Employment Ontario.

We have recently been the recipients of a very generous donation from the family of Anne Caza. Thank you Eleanor for getting in touch with us and for taking the time to learn more about our program.

In Memorandum

The family of Anne Caza (1924-2011) has made a donation to the school in her memory. Anne had a lifelong passion for reading and family. also's Family Literacy program well reflects her belief that reading enriches the lives of individuals and families.

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also's Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament

On Monday, June 11, 2012 also will host the first ever Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at the Arrow & Loon Pub.

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Deaf Family Literacy

also has received funding from the Community Foundation and Raise A Reader for our Deaf Family Literacy. Stay tuned for more details as this exciting project gets underway!