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...
by Timi | Nov 19, 2024 | Accessible Communities, Accessible Parking, Accessible Recreation, Accessible Transportation, AODA Compliance, AODA Standards, Employing People with Disabilities, Government Publications
Building inclusive communities is essential for creating a society where everyone feels valued and empowered, regardless of ability. Disability inclusion is crucial to this goal, relying on grassroots and local efforts for real, transformative change. While policies...
by Timi | Sep 27, 2024 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Information & Communications
As companies scrambled to adapt to lockdowns and social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic, many discovered the efficiency and flexibility that remote work can offer. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, by January 2021, 15% of private...
