by Timi | Jan 30, 2025 | Accommodations, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Commentary, Communication Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Hearing Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities
According to the HLAA, 62% of employees with a disability have an invisible disability. In a virtual environment, it’s even more challenging to know if we are providing all the necessary accommodations for our audience. As we continue to rely on digital communications...
by Timi | Jan 30, 2025 | Accessible Employment, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
As part of the International Day of Persons with Disabilities, I had the opportunity to speak with Kim Auclair, President of Communications Nitivi. Kim is an entrepreneur who was born deaf. We talked about the definition of “disability” and how to improve...
by Timi | Jan 30, 2025 | Invisible Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
Research from the 2022 Canadian Survey on Disability revealed that nearly 8 million, or 27% of Canadians above the age of 15, are living with one or more disabilities. Surprisingly, studies also show that 80% of disabilities or conditions can be considered...
by Timi | Dec 20, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Hiring people with disabilities is not only a matter of inclusion — it may also offer a business advantage. A new report from the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) highlights the economic benefits of disability inclusion in the workplace, including...
by Timi | Dec 20, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
The Disability Inclusion Business Council (DIBC) has released its final report titled Bridging the Gap – Report on Disability Inclusion in Canadian Workplaces. The report sets out “tangible advice and actionable recommendations” for Canadian employers and the...
