Persons with Disabilities
Research
Pathways to Careers: Advancing Neuroinclusive Work‑Integrated Learning in Higher Education
Signal49 Research, in partnership with the Future Skills Centre, is exploring how post-secondary WIL providers and workplace hosts can design more inclusive programs that set neurodivergent students up for success.
Project
Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform
Led by the City of Kingston, in collaboration with the Diversity Institute and with support from the Future Skills Centre, the Municipal Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Reconciliation Sharing Platform was established to provide municipalities with a centralized space to strengthen local capacity to advance EDIR initiatives.
Research
Piloting Accessibility Diversity Assessment Tool: Supporting Employees with Disabilities
This report highlights the latest evidence on the barriers experienced by persons with disabilities in the workplace, as well as examples of tools and best practices to help SMEs integrate equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI), accessibility, and disability inclusion into their organizational strategies, policies, and practices.
Research
Supporting Inclusive Work-Integrated Learning as an Employer
Work-integrated learning and placements are critical bridges to employment. Employers who offer inclusive placements can access a wider talent pool, improve retention and performance,
and foster innovation through diverse perspectives.
Research
Preparing for the Workforce as a Neurodivergent Student
As a neurodivergent student, you bring unique strengths, perspectives, and skills to your studies and future career.
Research
Mapping Self-Employment Resources for Neurodivergent Canadians
A wide range of programs and supports exist to help neurodivergent individuals start and grow their own business. To make these easier to access, we’ve created an interactive map that will help you find resources from across Canada and internationally.
Research
Creating Their Own Path: Unlocking Self-Employment for Neurodivergent Canadians
Automation technologies present Canadian businesses with opportunities for improved productivity, labour efficiencies, and growth. Adopting automation technologies will change how industries operate, including the types of jobs and skills needed.
Project
FUSION: Future Skills Innovation Network for Universities
The program focused on building metacognition (awareness or understanding of one’s own thinking), communication and problem-solving skills through flexible, experiential and reflective learning delivered in co-op programs across humanities, social sciences and STEM disciplines.
Blog
Belief, Inclusion, and Building a Future on Skills
Inclusion must be intentional. Too many hiring and funding systems are still built to exclude underserved communities, people who are rich in potential but shut out by design.