About CASE
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment
The Canadian Association for Supported Employment is a national association of community-based service providers and interest holders working towards employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability.
Our association strives to promote full citizenship and personal capacity through the facilitation of increased labour market participation. Through workforce participation, CASE also promotes social inclusion for persons who experience disability in Canada.
CASE:
- Represents a national network of employment service providers, employers, industry groups, community partners and interest holders.
- Works to increase the employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability in Canada through the provision of leadership, resources and ongoing opportunities for learning, dialogue and engagement.
- Builds the capacity of service providers to achieve success in their work towards employment inclusion.
- Promotes the benefits of employment inclusion in the business community.
Mission
CASE facilitates opportunities for supported employment service providers to increase employment inclusion for persons experiencing disability in Canada.
Vision
Our vision is that all persons experiencing disability in Canada have equal opportunity to secure and sustain meaningful employment.
CASE Values
Diversity
Following processes and practices that foster understanding and inclusion.
Collaboration
Forming effective partnerships to share knowledge, resources and opportunities.
Empowerment
Inspiring employers and persons experiencing disability to mutually benefit from workplace inclusion.
Innovation
Developing, implementing and sharing creative ideas that anticipate and respond to our changing environment.
Integrity
Interacting in ways that are professional, transparent and ethical.
Respect
Recognizing the value and contributions of others regardless of differences.
CASE is a registered non-profit organization that achieves its goals through:
National Conference
An annual networking and professional development event
Community of Professionals
A national network of committed and knowledgeable professionals
Resources
Website with online tools and resources for professionals in the field
Best Practices
Development and publication of best practices
Information Sharing
A monthly CASE newsletter and blog
Training
Supported employment training for service providers and employers
Innovation
Highlighting and promoting innovations in supported employment practices
Promotion
Promotion of member services to the Canadian business community
CASE Annual Report
Read about past CASE initiatives and collaborative actions to increase understanding of and commitment to employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability in Canada.
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