Persons with Disabilities

Pedro Barata, Wendy Cukier & John McNally, Canada’s National Observer — Jun 21, 2022

Everyone needs career options, including people with disabilities. The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf of the Future Skills Centre, is leading a study to support the job transitions of people with disabilities. The study aims to promote labour market retention and career mobility for this equity-deserving group.

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This report explores the experiences during the pandemic of younger adults, defined as those between the ages of 18 and 34. It documents, not only the extent to which Canadian youth as a whole have been especially hard hit economically by the pandemic, but also how specific groups of youth – notably Indigenous youth, Black youth, youth with a disability, youth without a post-secondary education, and recent post-secondary graduates – have each encountered particular challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in a rapid rise in the number of Canadians who are teleworking. While for many the transition has been positive, and a significant number of workers and employers indicate an interest to continue teleworking arrangements post-pandemic, there are inequalities in access and ability to telework. It is urgent that society responds in ways that will chart a path forward as the pandemic continues to unfold.

Persons with disabilities can enhance their employability by acquiring professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that match labour market needs.

Owners and operators of SMEs will learn the innovation skills to develop a long-term remote work strategy.

Small business owners will enhance their digital marketing capabilities to address these vital skill gaps and build resilience.