Webinar

Ready Willing and Able (RWA) is a national initiative of Inclusion Canada and the Autism Alliance of Canada and their member organizations. Funded by the Government of Canada, we strive to increase the labour force participation of persons with an intellectual disability or Autism Spectrum Disorder

Over 2 million individuals in Canada are living with episodic disabilities, yet awareness of the term remains low. These disabilities, ranging from long-COVID and multiple sclerosis to arthritis, HIV, and mental health conditions, present unique challenges and opportunities for improving the

There’s no question that hiring people with disabilities brings immense value to an organization. But is your digital workplace ready to truly support an inclusive employee experience? Technology is woven throughout the employee lifecycle, and barriers will exist without intentional digital

With 1 in 5 Canadians affected by mental health annually, prioritizing mental health in the workplace is necessary for employers to experience higher productivity, increased employee engagement and lower turnover. Youth Employment Services (YES) WorkAbility (WA) project is using mental health

A number of population groups face unique barriers to entering and remaining in the workforce in Canada. Individuals with disabilities and youth are two such groups, each with higher-than-average unemployment rates in Ontario and Canada. Youth with disabilities, representing a group facing

Despite anti-discrimination legislations and disability awareness campaigns, people with disabilities continue to report system barriers and stigma in their pursuit for meaningful employment. There is a growing attention to organizational culture and its impact on employment for persons with

Fostering an inclusive environment is a shared responsibility. This webinar explores how organizations and individuals play a crucial role in creating inclusive environments, drawing on key insights from empirical research. Actionable steps that organizations can take to enhance inclusivity are

In this inaugural webinar, Executive Director Dr. Emile Tompa and Director Dr. Rebecca Gewurtz described the structure and activities of the IDEA social innovation laboratory. IDEA spearheads what they describe as demand side capacity building or disability confidence—terms used to describe employer

Workers with autism can benefit from supported employment services that help them find jobs; however, job retention remains a challenge. In this webinar, Valérie Martin discussed how the relationship between the worker and his or her supervisor has been found to be critical to sustained employment

In this webinar, Dr. Susanne M. Bruyère described neurodiversity and discussed the increasing interest among employers in hiring neurodiverse/neurodivergent job applicants. The recruitment and interview process for neurodiverse job candidates, ways to improve the success of neurodiverse employees