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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...
Ontario woman enduring effects of long COVID begins process for medically assisted death
Contracting COVID-19 radically changed Tracey Thompson’s life. It’s been more than two years since the initial infection, but her symptoms still dictate her days, leaving her with heavy-weighted fatigue, robbing her of energy and her ability to work. Thompson, a...
7 Things You Can Do For Your Customers With Special Needs
The customer experience is considered the top priority for restaurant owners. In designing your restaurant, you should keep in mind its accessibility for everyone. Disabled guests who dine in with their friends and families should be as...
‘They are our lifelines’: More public education needed for what to do and what not to do around service animals
The function of a service animal is no different than a cane or a wheelchair — while there is often a deep bond with their handler, they are there to assist with challenges that the handler faces. “Service dogs should be treated no differently than you would treat a...
B.C. orders more than 750 public sector organizations to form accessibility committees
The B.C. government is requiring certain public-sector organizations to establish their own accessibility committees to reduce barriers for people living with disabilities, effective Sept 1. The organizations include school districts, post-secondary institutions,...