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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...
Why Web Accessibility is Important: 4 Reasons to Create Accessible Content
The internet belongs to everyone — but not everyone enjoys equivalent access. According to a 2021 report from WebAIM, 97.4% of the top one million websites had accessibility issues on their homepages. Web accessibility refers to the practice of making digital content...
‘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 over 20...
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
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...
Five detailed ways to design an office for neurodiversity
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...