by Trish Robichaud | Sep 25, 2020 | AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Disability Statistics, Information & Communications, Integrated Standards Regulation, Websites
Ontario employers take note: compliance deadlines for two significant requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) are just three months away. Internet Websites & Web Content By January 1, 2021, all designated public sector...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 9, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
According to Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer, the greatest challenge about including employees with disabilities into your diversity and inclusion strategy is this: getting started. “I think the most important thing with disability is to start,” said Jenny...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 4, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Support Persons, Uncategorised
The majority of organizations plan to transition to a more flexible work environment, which offers multiple benefits for workers and more inclusive hiring opportunities. A global workforce survey found that the majority of organizations plan to transition to a more...
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 2, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Barriers, Company Culture, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Financial
More than half of Canadians with disabilities who participated in a crowdsourced survey are struggling to make ends meet because of the financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, a new report suggests. Statistics Canada published findings on Thursday gathered from...
by Trish Robichaud | Aug 27, 2020 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Employment, Hearing Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Service Animals, Types of Disabilities, Uncategorised, Visual Disabilities
If you’re an employer, you might know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets out guidelines and requirements for reasonable accommodations. Despite the fact that accommodations are simply supports that help employees do their best work, many...