It’s time for a culture shift where disability inclusion is concerned

It’s time for a culture shift where disability inclusion is concerned

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...
‘He can’t do the job like a normal person’: Wendy’s fires disabled employee of over 20 years, calls it an ‘unfortunate mistake’

‘He can’t do the job like a normal person’: Wendy’s fires disabled employee of over 20 years, calls it an ‘unfortunate mistake’

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...
Ontario Supporting Stronger, More Accessible Communities

Ontario Supporting Stronger, More Accessible Communities

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...
6 Ways to Lead on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

6 Ways to Lead on Neurodiversity in the Workplace

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...