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Across the country, the employment rate for people with disabilities varies greatly depending on the severity of their condition, with 76 per cent of people with mild disabilities employed, according...

Businesses increasingly see diversity in the workplace as positive for their operations, according to a Conference Board of Canada survey of Canadian organizations. But according to the same report, while...

To help clients with development disabilities find employment, career professionals sometimes need to think outside of the box, using additional strategies to find success....

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...