by Trish Robichaud | Oct 8, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Barriers, Business Case for Accessibility, Coronavirus, Covid-19, Disability Statistics, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Human Rights Cases, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
As whole industries pivoted to remote working at the beginning of the pandemic, most office-based employers quickly realized that workers can stay productive while at home. Despite a massive shift in working culture, the COVID-19 crisis proved that businesses can... 
by Trish Robichaud | Sep 25, 2020 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Funding Announcements
ATTENTION: [1] Job seekers or freelancers with disabilities who are open to taking on a 3- or 4-month remote contract, and [2] Employers or solopreneurs who can use the services of a talented remote freelancer for 3 or 4 months. Make A Change Canada has received... 
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...