by Timi | Apr 9, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Business Case for Accessibility, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Physical Barriers, Physical Disabilities
In today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape, technology serves as a powerful force for inclusion, empowering individuals from all walks of life to connect, create, and contribute. However, amidst the rapid advancements, it’s important to ensure that...
by Timi | Mar 23, 2024 | Accessible Buildings, Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accessible Parking, Accessible Transportation, Legislation
The province is set to table legislation in the spring that aims to improve accessibility for those with disabilities, but advocates say the plan misses the mark. The legislation emphasizes what’s called “universal design,” which means everything —...
by Timi | Mar 12, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
We are diving deep into the crucial topic of creating an inclusive hiring process for candidates with disabilities. As organizations around the world strive to foster diversity and equity, it’s imperative that we address the unique challenges faced by this...
by Timi | Mar 12, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture
In today’s diverse and dynamic professional landscape, creating an inclusive work environment is not just a moral imperative but also a strategic advantage. By embracing diversity and making necessary adjustments to accommodate everyone, companies can unlock the...
by Timi | Dec 8, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Hardly any adults with autism are receiving supports to help them find or keep a job, new research shows, and even among the few who do, the services are often far too short-term. Some 1.98 million working-age individuals on the spectrum — or almost 99% — accessed no...
by Timi | Sep 17, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
In this edition, we will delve into a topic that is crucial for fostering disability inclusion within organizations – the role of leadership. Strong and inclusive leadership plays a pivotal role in setting the tone, driving change, and creating an environment...
