Driving Inclusion: Why Accessible Travel Is Key to Retaining Employees With Disabilities

Driving Inclusion: Why Accessible Travel Is Key to Retaining Employees With Disabilities

While business travel is essential for both company and employee growth, it often isn’t fully accessible. Air travel in particular doesn’t always keep everyone’s needs in mind, as an average of 10,000 to 15,000 wheelchairs and other mobility devices are damaged...
The importance of accessibility in the workplace: Interview with Kim Auclair

The importance of accessibility in the workplace: Interview with Kim Auclair

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...
Hiring people with disabilities is good for business. Here’s how companies benefit

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business. Here’s how companies benefit

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...