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 13, 2022 | Employing People with Disabilities, Employment, Mental Health Disabilities, Physical Disabilities, Types of Disabilities
A TikToker by the name of Bailey went viral after shedding additional light on a trending story involving a Wendy’s employee who has down syndrome. The employee, Dennis Peek, has allegedly worked at the same Stanley, North Carolina, Wendy’s franchise for... 
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... 
by Timi | Oct 26, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Assistive Technology & Devices, Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Company Culture, Employing People with Disabilities, Uncategorised
I am learning how to build a company that welcomes employees with varying cognitive abilities. I am no expert in this, even though our company focuses on developing inclusive leaders. During the pandemic, the challenges around mental health in the workplace have come... 
by Timi | Oct 16, 2022 | Accessible Employment, Accommodations, Employing People with Disabilities, Uncategorised
Workplace leaders, listen up: It’s time to ditch the one-size-fits-all-brains approach to office design. The human brain works in all manner of ways, as reflected in today’s neurodiverse workforce—and the workplace needs to step up to the job, too. Understanding...