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With this legislation in place, millions of Canadians with disabilities can rely on the Government of Canada to remove the barriers that hinder their full participation in society. The Accessible Canada Act applies...

Many people with autism are able to focus intensively. If a topic interests them, they will spent large amounts of time developing expertise. Attention to detail, combined with heightened pattern...

A small-town bakery is celebrating 10 years of serving fresh bread, hot coffee and providing a learning space for people with employment barriers who are looking to improve their skills and get some...

Disclosure during the interview process can open up a world of support. Or, worst case, it can reveal an atmosphere in which you wouldn’t feel comfortable working, anyway. And hiding...

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 2018 study from Statistics Canada found that among those aged 25 to 64, people with disabilities were 30% less likely to be employed compared to their able-bodied employees. And...

Both employers and jobseekers with intellectual disabilities stand to benefit from inclusive employment. This article offers advice on how to recruit employees with an intellectual disability, how to train and...

We have heard a lot about the labour shortage in recent years and we are likely to hear a lot more. We often hear about the negative consequences for companies...

Serving the disability community is not only the right thing to do, but it is an opportunity far too big to miss. One annual report from Return on Investment compares the...

Some organizations are in danger of missing out on top talent due to a lack of knowledge around neurodiverse candidates, their strengths, challenges, and unique approaches to working....