archivedisability

So much of our everyday language excludes different backgrounds, genders, and abilities. While this is oftentimes unconscious and unintentional, some commonly used words and phrases can read as male- or...

People with disabilities and chronic health conditions felt left out of the policy process. Whatever policy efforts are made to mitigate social, health and economic impacts of the pandemic on...

My physical and mental health began to deteriorate as time passed, so after more than a decade, I finally gave into my pain and asked my employer for an accommodation....

“If diversity is inviting people to the party, inclusion is asking someone to dance.” Diversity and inclusion are two big buzz words in our society today. Everyone wants to have...

Research shows that employees who are able disclose their disability at work tend to be more engaged in terms of career satisfaction and aspirations, confidence, and a sense of belonging....

Students with disabilities do not receive the same benefits from postsecondary education as other students...

Canadians have until the end of August to participate in a federal government survey on disability inclusion, including in employment....

What is it like to navigate the workplace as someone who is blind, Deaf or has little or no speech? And how can employers improve accessibility and support the millions of...

Almost half of the respondents said that COVID-19 was affecting their ability to pay down debt, make rent and utility payments and purchase groceries. Although nearly half of those surveyed...

Input from the disabled community is a critical part of any company’s inclusivity efforts. Here’s how to seek out their perspectives....