by Timi | Mar 20, 2025 | Accessible Transportation, Air Travel, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Transportation
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...
by Timi | Feb 26, 2025 | Company Culture, Accessible Employment, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Systemic Barriers
As we work toward building a more equitable and just society, fostering an inclusive workplace culture has shifted from being an optional goal to an essential business priority. At the heart of this mission lies disability inclusion, a critical yet often...
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 | Dec 20, 2024 | Assistive Technology & Devices, Assistive Devices, Communication Disabilities, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Intellectual Disabilities, Invisible Disabilities, Learning Disabilities
In today’s fast-paced and ever-evolving workforce, technology is revolutionizing how we work, communicate, and connect. At the forefront of this transformation is artificial intelligence (AI), a game-changing tool that holds immense potential to make workplaces more...
