Canadian Association for Supported Employment

About Us

Creating inclusive workplaces for all

CASE is a national association for the supported employment sector.

We collaborate with employment service providers, employers, community allies and interest holders working toward employment inclusion of persons who experience disability. We strive to facilitate full participation in the labour force by offering resources, expertise and support to service providers.

Our organization embraces diversity and believes in opportunities for all. Through workforce participation, we promote full citizenship and social inclusion for persons living in Canada who experience disability.

CASE is the go-to source for supported employment expertise in Canada. As a member, you gain access to:

  • up-to-date sector-specific information 
  • targeted networking opportunities 
  • discounts for networking and learning opportunities
  • best practices  
  • a unified voice to decision makers
  • free promotion of job vacancies, events and programs

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.

Our Guiding Principles

01

Choice and Control

Employment support is guided by the job seeker.

02

Paid Employment

All employees receive the same rate of pay and benefits.

03

Partnership and Mentoring

Inspiring employers and persons experiencing disability to mutually benefit from workplace inclusion.

04

Full Inclusion

Job seekers are socially and economically included in their community.

05

Job Search

Successful employment is achieved through timely and appropriate support.

06

Individualized

The specific needs of the employer and skills of the job seeker are considered.

07

Natural Supports

Employment supports are as unobtrusive as possible.

08

Long-Term Support

Employment stability and career enhancement are valued.

09

Continuous Quality Improvement

Interest holders evaluate services and the service provider implements improvements.

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