Building workplace capacity to include persons with disabilities
Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA) develops evidence-informed policy, guidance, and tools to advance the capacity of employers and other workplace parties to recruit, hire, onboard, retain, mentor, and promote persons with disabilities across the full range of employment opportunities.
For Diverse Youth (4DY)
4DY is a multi-year, knowledge-to-practice initiative within IDEA that seeks to advance employer capacity to recruit, hire, onboard, retain, mentor, and promote youth with disabilities in Canada’s manufacturing and construction sectors.
Co-led with the University of Toronto’s Centre for Industrial Relations and Human Resources, 4DY brings together leaders in research, industry, labour, employment services, and the disability community to create sustainable, barrier-free employment pathways for youth with disabilities.
Tools and resources for employers
IDEA’s multidisciplinary teams work with partners to identify, develop, and evaluate knowledge-informed tools and resources. Our curated tools and resources portal helps workplaces meet the needs of Canada's diverse and talented workforce and better welcome and accommodate workers with disabilities.
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For Diverse Youth (4DY): A national initiative for neurodiversity and employment
June 26, 2026, 12:00pm - 1:00pm EDT
The journey to inclusion starts here
Explore the stories and diverse perspectives of workplace stakeholders who have found and supported accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.
