by Timi | Jan 29, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Business Case for Accessibility, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
Amazon earned a “Best Places to Work for Disability Inclusion” designation for the fifth year in a row after getting a perfect score on the Disability Equality Index. The index is a joint initiative of the American Association of People with Disabilities and...
by Timi | Jan 22, 2023 | Accessible Employment, AODA Compliance, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities
I’ll start with the good news: Many organizations are employing a greater number of persons with disabilities than ever before. Many have committed to a deeper understanding of what inclusion means for persons with disabilities, subgroups therein (such as persons with...
by Timi | Jan 12, 2023 | Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities
What is disability inclusion at work? Disability inclusion at work is about more than hiring people with disabilities. An inclusive workplace values all employees for their strengths. It offers employees with disabilities — whether visible or invisible — an equal...
by Timi | Dec 29, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
Digital accessibility is no longer an option for companies; it’s a necessity. But inclusion starts with all of us, so here’s how teams can work with their executive bench to help ensure accessibility for all. With the rapid acceleration to digital...
by Timi | Dec 3, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accessible Entrances, Accommodations, AODA Compliance, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment
As the pandemic lingers, Canadian employers are experiencing a human resources crunch, now commonly referred to as “The Great Resignation” or more aptly, “The Great Restructuring.” Adequate staffing and training are a significant challenge for many employers. But this...
by Timi | Nov 4, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accommodations, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Employing People with Disabilities, Funding Announcements, Government Publications
EnAbling Change Program now accepting funding applications for 2022-23 Toronto – The Ontario government is building stronger and more accessible communities by investing up to $1.5 million in the 2022-23 EnAbling Change Program. The program provides grants to...
