by Timi | Jan 30, 2025 | Employing People with Disabilities, Accessible Employment, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, 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 | 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...
by Timi | Nov 30, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employment, Physical Barriers, Public Spaces, Systemic Barriers
A workplace that is accessible and barrier-free is essential for ensuring that every employee can work comfortably and effectively. From individuals with physical disabilities to people with sensory disabilities, all employees deserve to have a workspace that is...
by Timi | Nov 19, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Transportation, Assistive Devices, Assistive Technology & Devices, Barriers, Canadians with Disabilities Act, Government Publications, Legislation
This interview with Stephanie Cadieux, chief accessibility officer for the Government of Canada, is part of a ‘Five minutes’ series featuring speakers from AccelerateGOV, taking place in Ottawa on 21 October. Stephanie will take part in a panel session on making...
by Timi | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Information & Communications
As companies scrambled to adapt to lockdowns and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, many discovered the efficiency and flexibility that remote work can offer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by January 2021, 15% of private...
