by Trish Robichaud | Jun 13, 2012 | Disability Statistics, Government Publications, Media Coverage, Research Papers
Canada is at a demographic peak, but the descent will be swift and steep. A greater proportion of people are working now than ever before. The largest chunk of the population, the baby boomers, are in their highest earning years and only a tiny sliver of that cohort...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 8, 2012 | Accommodations, All, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employment
Thousands of dollars have been spent preparing students with disabilities to take roles as machinists, social workers, computer analysts and nurses in our society, but statistics show that educational success is not necessarily meeting with workplace success. by Joe...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 6, 2012 | All, Assistive Technology & Devices, Communication Barriers, Resources/Tools
Tyler Austin is one of thousands of Canadians who can now speak, thanks to MyVoice, a new technology developed by two University of Toronto students. Tyler, 18, is from Toronto and has cerebral palsy, which affects his muscle control and makes it difficult for him to...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 4, 2012 | Accommodations, All, Commentary, Employment
In today’s business environment, addiction has become a bottom line issue. Productivity losses alone costs Canadian employers about $24.3 billion a year, while 11% of Canada’s workforce brings their addiction to work everyday. It’s a hidden and...
by Trish Robichaud | Jun 3, 2012 | All, Communication Barriers, Human Rights Cases, Information & Communications, Media Coverage, Systemic Barriers, Visual Disabilities
Donna Jodhan, a Toronto special-needs business consultant, won court of appeal ruling that orders Canadian government websites to be accessible to the blind. by Laurie Monsebraaten, Social Justice Reporter, TheStar.com A Toronto woman’s 2010 legal victory ordering...
