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Microsoft Leader: How To Embark On Your ‘Disability Inclusion’ Journey
According to Microsoft’s chief accessibility officer, the greatest challenge about including employees with disabilities into your diversity and inclusion strategy is this: getting started. “I think the most important thing with disability is to start,” said Jenny...
Future Of Work: 4 Key Tangible Business Benefits Of Embracing Remote Work
The majority of organizations plan to transition to a more flexible work environment, which offers multiple benefits for workers and more inclusive hiring opportunities. A global workforce survey found that the majority of organizations plan to transition to a more...
COVID-19 Taking Financial Toll On Canadians With Disabilities
More than half of Canadians with disabilities who participated in a crowdsourced survey are struggling to make ends meet because of the financial fallout of the COVID-19 crisis, a new report suggests. Statistics Canada published findings on Thursday gathered from...
30 Examples Of Workplace Accommodations You Can Put Into Practice
If you’re an employer, you might know that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) sets out guidelines and requirements for reasonable accommodations. Despite the fact that accommodations are simply supports that help employees do their best work, many...
Students With Disabilities Face More Obstacles Returning To Class
TORONTO -- Advocacy groups in Ontario say students with disabilities will face additional obstacles returning to class following the pandemic, leaving parents unsure if their children will be fully and safely included in school reopening plans. The Ontario Autism...
For Millions Of Disabled Workers, A More Accessible Workplace Hangs In The Balance
Accessible Workplace Hangs In The Balance! I just had to share... Trish:-) This is Working Together, a weekly series on the changing face of U.S. business. To mark the 30th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, we’re taking a deep dive into how the...