archivedisability

When it comes to creating a more inclusive Canada, it is important that we understand the needs and challenges faced by persons with disabilities while making career and educational decisions....

A significant portion of COVID-19 patients suffer long-term physical and cognitive symptoms, and will need additional accommodations and supports....

Getting diagnosed with epilepsy on the third day you’re alive could almost certainly qualify as a dubious achievement in anyone’s books, but Ben seems to accept this with a kind...

According to the CNIB Foundation, more than half a million Canadians live with some form of sight loss. Of those who are old enough to work, only one-third are employed...

When navigating early career employment, youth with disabilities (YwD) face barriers to securing work and gaining relevant employment experiences that their non-disabled peers do not encounter. One prominent barrier is...

Carol Brochu shares her experience of living with a hidden disability, and what clients need to consider before they disclose....

Canadians with disabilities tend to be underemployed compared to those without disabilities. Stigma and inaccessible workplaces make it challenging for many who want to and are able to work find...

A new disability benefit could reduce the numbers of those living in deep poverty. However, its effectiveness hinges on the details: eligibility criteria, engagement with the community and more....

The COVID-19 crisis has necessitated a shift to online work activities and service delivery in most sectors of our workforce, and the field of career services is no exception. Because...

When more workplaces reopen, will they advance toward inclusiveness and greater profitability, or drift backward with untold lost opportunities for corporate Canada?...