Persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities faced significant barriers to employment, even before the arrival of the pandemic. The employment rate of working-age Canadians with a disability is much lower than that of the general population, even before the arrival of COVID-19.
Career able: job transitions for Canadians with disabilities
Everyone needs career options, including people with disabilities. The Conference Board of Canada, on behalf…
Enhancing skills among persons with disabilities
Persons with disabilities can enhance their employability by acquiring professional knowledge, skills, and attitudes that…
VILA: Virtual inclusive learning academy
Adults with physical and cognitive challenges participate in a virtual hub that offers life skills,…
National Accessibility Resources for Employers (NARE)
This project will create and share resources for employers in disability management on a national…
Atlantic Autism Supports and Employment Network (AASEN)
Individuals on the autism spectrum connect to job opportunities and local employment supports in Atlantic…
Workplace Inclusion Charter Expansion
Connect under-utilized talent pools with local employers in Kingston through the implementation of the Workplace…
Skills Gaps, Underemployment, and Equity of Labour-Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities in Canada
While people with disabilities can achieve socially integrated, financially independent lives through secure, well-paid employment,…
Skills Next Series
The Public Policy Forum, the Diversity Institute, and the Future Skills Centre have joined together…