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Inclusive Design for Employment Access (IDEA): An initiative set to break down barriers, creating a more inclusive labour market
For two years, the world’s economy has been hit with blow after blow. Coronavirus shutdowns along with forest fires and mass floods have produced major backlogs in supply chains worldwide. While consumer demand is increasing, industries continue to find it hard to keep up.
New federal initiative aiming to increase employment rate of persons with disabilities
A new, six-year initiative is focusing on building the capacity of employers and workplaces to recruit, hire, onboard, accommodate, train, mentor and promote persons with disabilities.
New initiative 'skills up' employers to hire, promote, support workers with disabilities
Social innovation lab at McMaster and IWH focuses on innovations that build up employers’ capacity to employ persons with disabilities
New social innovation lab launched to build employer disability confidence
IDEA will increase the employment rate of persons with disabilities in Canada by focusing on innovations that increase employer capacity to recruit, hire, onboard, retain, mentor and promote persons with disabilities across the full range of employment opportunities.
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To celebrate International Day for Persons with Disabilities (#IDPWD) we are excited to announce a new IDEA initiative: Journeys to Inclusion.
Journeys are the workplace stories of persons with disabilities and of the leaders who employ and mentor them. These stories are powerful tools for creating inclusive workplaces, because real examples of inclusion at work can drive real change.
As we come together to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, we highlight employment as an important part of this equation. With Journeys, we continue in our mission to help create stronger and more diverse labour markets that include persons with disabilities.
The Journeys to Inclusion webpage will launch soon—stay tuned for stories from persons with disabilities, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and disability inclusion champions.
In an exclusive sneak peek for our network, Jacquie Pugh, part of our Journeys team, shares her journey in progress.
Jackies Story: https://lnkd.in/gMjNcsYw
Journeys are the workplace stories of persons with disabilities and of the leaders who employ and mentor them. These stories are powerful tools for creating inclusive workplaces, because real examples of inclusion at work can drive real change.
As we come together to promote the rights and well-being of persons with disabilities, we highlight employment as an important part of this equation. With Journeys, we continue in our mission to help create stronger and more diverse labour markets that include persons with disabilities.
The Journeys to Inclusion webpage will launch soon—stay tuned for stories from persons with disabilities, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and disability inclusion champions.
In an exclusive sneak peek for our network, Jacquie Pugh, part of our Journeys team, shares her journey in progress.
Jackies Story: https://lnkd.in/gMjNcsYw
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Happy International Day for Persons With Disabilities (#IDPWD).
Today the first Accessibility Standards Canada employment standard CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 was published! Years of hard work have gone into this standard; with several IDEA members contributing:
✔️ Mahadeo Sukhai (Technical Committee Chairperson), Co-Lead of IDEAs Hub on Inclusive Environmental Design
✔️ Emile Tompa, Executive Director and Co-Lead of IDEAs Incubator Hub on Workplace Systems and Partnerships
✔️ Don Gallant, Co-Lead of IDEAs Incubator Hub on Workplace Systems and Partnerships
✔️ Emmanuelle Lopez-Bastos, Advisory Committee member
Find the standard, here: https://lnkd.in/devapcKy
Today the first Accessibility Standards Canada employment standard CAN/ASC-1.1:2024 was published! Years of hard work have gone into this standard; with several IDEA members contributing:
✔️ Mahadeo Sukhai (Technical Committee Chairperson), Co-Lead of IDEAs Hub on Inclusive Environmental Design
✔️ Emile Tompa, Executive Director and Co-Lead of IDEAs Incubator Hub on Workplace Systems and Partnerships
✔️ Don Gallant, Co-Lead of IDEAs Incubator Hub on Workplace Systems and Partnerships
✔️ Emmanuelle Lopez-Bastos, Advisory Committee member
Find the standard, here: https://lnkd.in/devapcKy
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There are only two more IDEA Speaker Series webinars before the end of the year. Don't miss out of these fantastic, free, professional development opportunities. French translation available.
Friday, November 29, 12:00 p.m. EST: WorkAbility: Redesigning the #Workplace DNA with Sinead McCarthy and Shari Raghoo of Youth Employment Services YES
https://lnkd.in/gH_Eda9J
Friday, December 6, 12:00 p.m. EST: Strategic Pathways to Building an #Accessible and #Inclusive Digital Workplace with Monica Ackermann, Accessibility Consultant
https://lnkd.in/gxJDh8Hf
Friday, November 29, 12:00 p.m. EST: WorkAbility: Redesigning the #Workplace DNA with Sinead McCarthy and Shari Raghoo of Youth Employment Services YES
https://lnkd.in/gH_Eda9J
Friday, December 6, 12:00 p.m. EST: Strategic Pathways to Building an #Accessible and #Inclusive Digital Workplace with Monica Ackermann, Accessibility Consultant
https://lnkd.in/gxJDh8Hf
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We are proud to share that IDEA is collaborating in a knowledge-to-practice initiative with the Government of Canada. The aim of the initiative is to improve the recruitment, retention, and advancement of employees with disabilities in the Public Service of Canada and beyond.
Learn more about the collaboration and the projects being undertaken on the IDEA website: https://lnkd.in/gT-95A3B
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Nous sommes fiers de vous annoncer que la VRAIE collabore avec le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre d'une initiative de mise en pratique des connaissances. L'objectif de cette initiative est d'améliorer le recrutement, la rétention et l'avancement des employés en situation de handicap dans la fonction publique fédérale et au-delà.
Pour en savoir plus sur la collaboration et les projets en cours, consultez le site Web de la VRAIE : https://lnkd.in/gmyeyCg6
Learn more about the collaboration and the projects being undertaken on the IDEA website: https://lnkd.in/gT-95A3B
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Nous sommes fiers de vous annoncer que la VRAIE collabore avec le gouvernement du Canada dans le cadre d'une initiative de mise en pratique des connaissances. L'objectif de cette initiative est d'améliorer le recrutement, la rétention et l'avancement des employés en situation de handicap dans la fonction publique fédérale et au-delà.
Pour en savoir plus sur la collaboration et les projets en cours, consultez le site Web de la VRAIE : https://lnkd.in/gmyeyCg6
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The next IDEA Speaker Series webinar with Sinead McCarthy and Shari Raghoo from Youth Employment Services YES is Friday, November 29th, at 12:00 p.m. EST.
Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gH_Eda9J
Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/gH_Eda9J
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We are officially two weeks out from the start of the Disability and Work in Canada Conference #DWC2024!
IDEA is delighted to be supporting the DWC initiative by participating on its Steering Committee. Current members include Krista Carr, Doramy Ehling, Farquhar Alec, Maureen Haan, Steve Mantis, Ingrid Palmer, Mahadeo Sukhai, Emile Tompa, and Tammy C. Yates-Rajaduray.
Register for the conference, here: https://lnkd.in/gVNZGe23
IDEA is delighted to be supporting the DWC initiative by participating on its Steering Committee. Current members include Krista Carr, Doramy Ehling, Farquhar Alec, Maureen Haan, Steve Mantis, Ingrid Palmer, Mahadeo Sukhai, Emile Tompa, and Tammy C. Yates-Rajaduray.
Register for the conference, here: https://lnkd.in/gVNZGe23
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The Fall 2024 issue of IDEA at Work is now available. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/gR8qNAju
Never miss an issue by signing up for our distribution list: https://lnkd.in/eztrhAwH
Never miss an issue by signing up for our distribution list: https://lnkd.in/eztrhAwH
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Join us at #DWC2024 on Nov 27-28 and Dec 4-5! This year’s virtual Disability & Work Conference will bring together change-makers to build momentum and reduce barriers to #inclusiveemployment of #pwd across Canada.
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9tb9bUh
Register here: https://lnkd.in/g9tb9bUh
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Are you looking to join the conversation around #disability #inclusion at work this #NDEAM? Join us for our next IDEA Speaker Series talk, Building inclusive organizations on October 25, 2024.
Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g7vDi3Jt
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Vous souhaitez participer à la conversation sur l'inclusion du handicap au travail ce #NDEAM? Rejoignez-nous pour notre prochaine conférence Séries d’orateurs VRAIE, Construire des organisations inclusives, le 25 octobre 2024.
En savoir plus et s'inscrire : https://lnkd.in/gYde9P6B
Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/g7vDi3Jt
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Vous souhaitez participer à la conversation sur l'inclusion du handicap au travail ce #NDEAM? Rejoignez-nous pour notre prochaine conférence Séries d’orateurs VRAIE, Construire des organisations inclusives, le 25 octobre 2024.
En savoir plus et s'inscrire : https://lnkd.in/gYde9P6B
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This Friday, October 11, W. Francis Fung and Kim Jeffreys from March of Dimes Canada will be joining us for the IDEA Speaker Series to present on organizational culture and its impact on employment for persons with disabilities.
Register to learn about relevant frameworks and concepts - such as accessibility excellence and accountability beyond legal compliance - and take part in the discussion!
https://lnkd.in/gZhWNJZn
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Ce vendredi 11 octobre, W. Francis Fung et Kim Jeffreys from March of Dimes Canada se joindront à nous dans le cadre de la série d'orateurs VRAIE pour présenter la culture organisationnelle et son impact sur l'emploi des personnes handicapées.
Inscrivez-vous pour en savoir plus sur les cadres et concepts pertinents - tels que l'excellence en matière d'accessibilité et la responsabilité au-delà de la conformité légale - et participez à la discussion !
https://lnkd.in/grk_33xh
Register to learn about relevant frameworks and concepts - such as accessibility excellence and accountability beyond legal compliance - and take part in the discussion!
https://lnkd.in/gZhWNJZn
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Ce vendredi 11 octobre, W. Francis Fung et Kim Jeffreys from March of Dimes Canada se joindront à nous dans le cadre de la série d'orateurs VRAIE pour présenter la culture organisationnelle et son impact sur l'emploi des personnes handicapées.
Inscrivez-vous pour en savoir plus sur les cadres et concepts pertinents - tels que l'excellence en matière d'accessibilité et la responsabilité au-delà de la conformité légale - et participez à la discussion !
https://lnkd.in/grk_33xh
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October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM). For hashtag #NDEAM, we celebrate employment hashtag #inclusion for persons with disabilities and the contributions of workers with disabilities. In recognition, we are excited to share that we will be hosting two IDEA Speaker Series presentations this month.
The first will take place on October 11, 2024 and will feature W. Francis Fung and Kim Jeffreys from our partners, March of Dimes Canada: https://lnkd.in/gZhWNJZn
The second is scheduled for October 25, 2024 with Mukta Kulkarni, Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore: https://lnkd.in/g7vDi3Jt
The first will take place on October 11, 2024 and will feature W. Francis Fung and Kim Jeffreys from our partners, March of Dimes Canada: https://lnkd.in/gZhWNJZn
The second is scheduled for October 25, 2024 with Mukta Kulkarni, Professor at the Indian Institute of Management Bangalore: https://lnkd.in/g7vDi3Jt
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Octobre est le mois national de sensibilisation à l'emploi des personnes handicapées (NDEAM). Pour le #NDEAM, nous célébrons l'inclusion dans l ' emploi des personnes handicapées et les contributions des travailleurs handicapés. En guise de reconnaissance, nous sommes ravis de vous annoncer que nous accueillerons deux présentations de la série IDEA Speaker Series ce mois-ci.
La première aura lieu le 11 octobre 2024 et mettra en vedette W. Francis Fung et Kim Jeffreys de nos partenaires, la March of Dimes Canada : https://lnkd.in/grk_33xh
La seconde est prévue pour le 25 octobre 2024 avec Mukta Kulkarni, professeur à l'Indian Institute of Management Bangalore: https://lnkd.in/gYde9P6B
La première aura lieu le 11 octobre 2024 et mettra en vedette W. Francis Fung et Kim Jeffreys de nos partenaires, la March of Dimes Canada : https://lnkd.in/grk_33xh
La seconde est prévue pour le 25 octobre 2024 avec Mukta Kulkarni, professeur à l'Indian Institute of Management Bangalore: https://lnkd.in/gYde9P6B
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