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Working outside the box: Exploring self-employment as an inclusive employment pathway for neurodivergent Canadiansexternal link icon

Can self-employment offer neurodivergent Canadians rewarding careers? For neurodivergent adults who face barriers to traditional employment pathways, self-employment may allow them to leverage their unique skills and talents.
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Virtual Inclusive Learning Academy

Using a person-centred and culturally appropriate approach, the VILA hub aimed to provide life skills, academic and job training, engagement, and work opportunities to adults with intellectual disabilities across diverse communities in Ontario.
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Creating Inclusive Campuses: Neuroinclusive Policies and Practices in Postsecondary Education

In this research, we report on the findings of the first national survey of neurodivergent postsecondary students and recent graduates as well as in-depth interviews with neurodivergent students and graduates, and staff and leaders working in accessibility services. 
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DiversityLeads: Diverse representation in leadership - A review of 10 Canadian cities

Have questions about our work? Do you need access to a report in English or French? Please contact communications@fsc-ccf.ca. How to Cite This ReportThe Diversity Institute....
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Bridging the Gender Gap: Skills for the Advancement of Women

Despite having in-demand skills and high education levels, research shows that women’s careers continue to stall before senior leadership, leading to a significant lack of diverse representation on boards and at executive levels.
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Workplace Inclusion Charter Expansion

This report outlines the implementation of the City of Kingston’s Workplace Inclusion Charter, which was launched in partnership with KEYS Job Centre in 2019. The goal of the City of Kingston’s Workplace Inclusion Charter was to serve as a system that would guide employers, service providers and equity-deserving groups in the labour market in creating more inclusive work environments and facilitating access to new talent among local businesses and employers.
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Hidden Struggles: Situating Neurodiversity in Post-Secondary Educationexternal link icon

In this research, we look at the challenges neurodiversity poses for both post-secondary institutions and neurodiverse students. This study will be the first in Canada to explore how different types of institute approach inclusion for neurodiverse students.
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Upskilling Canadians for In-Demand Tech Careers

NPower Canada’s programs aim to provide unemployed and underemployed individuals from equity-deserving groups with the skills needed to launch meaningful digital careers.
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From Policy to Action: Building Infrastructure for Social and Economic Impact

AnchorTO, established by the City of Toronto in 2015, formed a network with 18 public sector institutions to embed community wealth-building practices into their work, primarily within their procurement strategies.