Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Member Meetup
2026-12-15 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Toronto)
This virtual bi-monthly gathering is designed to bring the CASE member community together to connect, network, and learn from one another. These sessions offer a welcoming space to share experiences, exchange ideas, and stay current on what’s happening across our sector from coast to coast to coast.
These meetups feature opportunities for professional development, engaging discussions, roundtable updates, and moments to share experiences and celebrate successes within our network.
We are also always looking to highlight the expertise within our community. If you have insights, a project, or an experience you would like to share, we would love to hear from you!
For more details or questions, please contact Kateryna, a Member Experience Coordinator, at kateryna@supportedemployment.ca

Member Meetup
2026-10-20 12:00 - 12:45, 2026-08-18 12:00 - 12:45 (America/Toronto)
This virtual bi-monthly gathering is designed to bring the CASE member community together to connect, network, and learn from one another. These sessions offer a welcoming space to share experiences, exchange ideas, and stay current on what’s happening across our sector from coast to coast to coast.
These meetups feature opportunities for professional development, engaging discussions, roundtable updates, and moments to share experiences and celebrate successes within our network.
We are also always looking to highlight the expertise within our community. If you have insights, a project, or an experience you would like to share, we would love to hear from you!
For more details or questions, please contact Kateryna, a Member Experience Coordinator, at kateryna@supportedemployment.ca.

Light It Up! For NDEAM™ 2026
2026-10-15 18:00 - 2026-10-16 09:00 (America/Detroit)
Whether you’re illuminating a landmark, engaging employees, hosting a community activity, or sharing your support online, there are many ways to participate in Light It Up! For NDEAM™. Visit the event link to plan your involvement!

DEAM IDEA Conference - Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN)
2026-10-06 - 2026-10-08
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, the Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) presents the 5th annual DEAM IDEA Conference — a multi-day learning and workforce development experience focused on strengthening inclusive employment practices across Alberta.

CASE Annual General Meeting
2026-09-29 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit)
Join us virtually for the CASE Annual General Meeting. We’re delighted to present accessibility advocate and content creator Madison Tevlin as guest speaker.
Only CASE members are eligible to vote, but all are welcome to attend for updates and Madison’s presentation. ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided.

Supported Employment Essentials
2026-09-14 12:00 - 2027-01-17 17:00, 2026-02-23 12:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00, 2026-02-18 12:00 - 2026-04-14 17:00, 2026-02-16 12:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00, 2026-02-11 12:00 - 2026-04-07 17:00, 2026-02-09 12:00 - 2026-04-05 17:00, 2026-02-04 12:00 - 2026-03-31 17:00, 2026-02-02 12:00 - 2026-03-29 17:00 (America/New_York) and 2 more dates | Virtual
This certificate program allows those new to the field of supported employment, as well as experienced practitioners, to build their skills and competence. Each of the eight modules is rooted in emerging best practices and features live webinars, readings, case studies, open discussion forums, and concrete learning activities that promote critical thinking.

NDEAM 2026 Information Session with ODEN
2026-09-01 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Get Involved with NDEAM 2026! Learn what’s planned for October, explore this year’s campaign resources and events, and leave with practical ways to bring NDEAM into your workplace, organization, and community.

31st Annual National Supported Employment Conference: From Insight to Action: Driving Equity in Employment
2026-06-09 08:00 - 2026-08-11 17:00 (America/Detroit)
Join CASE, CCRW, ODEN and delegates from across Canada for the 31st Annual National Supported Employment Conference!
We will gather in person at the Westin Ottawa in Ottawa, Ontario, from June 9 to June 11, 2026.
The Annual Conference brings together employment service providers, employers, community partners, and other allies to celebrate and to advance employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability.
Through sessions and workshops led by leaders and innovators in the field of supported employment, we will explore shared best practices, innovative solutions to common challenges, the latest trends and research findings, and opportunities for networking and community building.
This conference will be of interest to:
Employers and business leaders with a national or provincial presence
Employment service providers
HR professionals and diversity and inclusion specialists
Employment counsellors and case managers
Representatives from public, private, and non-profit sectors
Government officials and policymakers (federal, provincial, municipal)
Education and training leaders
Labour and union representatives
Persons with lived experience of disability working in the sector
Disability advocates
and anyone else interested in employment inclusion for persons experiencing disability!

Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact, and Innovation
2026-06-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
Funded by the Government of Canada through a 2-year National AccessAbility Week Grant, Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact, and Innovation is a free national virtual conference hosted by Easter Seals Canada in partnership with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) and Indigenous Disability Canada / BCANDS.
The event takes place on June 2, 2026, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. (ET) and brings together a rich cross‑section of leaders, advocates, and community members from across Canada to explore what accessibility looks like across Canada today, and what it can become.
Join us online for a series of thought-provoking and engaging discussion panels all about creating a more accessible Canada. This free virtual conference features a variety of Canadian experts in the disability community – those with lived experience and others dedicated to increasing accessibility and inclusion. Topics include:
Housing & Accessible Design
Employment & Artificial Intelligence
Sport & Leisure
Buy Canadian (Procurement)
Accessibility features to include captioning (English and French), as well as ASL and LSQ interpretation. Conference will be recorded for viewing on demand.
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/building-an-accessible-canada-batir-un-canada-accessible-tickets-198290…

CONGRÈS CANADIEN SUR L’ACCESSIBILITÉ / CANADIAN CONGRESS ON ACCESSIBILITY (EDSC/ESDC)
2026-05-28 12:00 - 14:30 (America/Detroit)
The Accessible Canada Directorate of Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) is pleased to invite you to attend the fourth Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI) taking place on May 28, 2026. The theme for the event is “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”
Please join us by registering through the Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion website. For any additional questions or inquiries, please email the CCDI Mailbox.
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La Direction du Canada accessible au sein d’Emploi et Développement social Canada (EDSC) vous invite à participer à la quatrième édition du Congrès canadien sur l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (CCIH), qui aura lieu le 28 mai 2026. Le thème de l’événement est « Bâtir un Canada fort et accessible ».
Veuillez vous joindre à nous en vous inscrivant sur le site Web du Congrès canadien sur l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap. Pour toute question ou demande supplémentaire, n’hésitez pas à nous envoyer un courriel à la boite aux lettres du CCIH.

Introduction to Neurodiversity at Work: Building Neuro-Inclusive Workplaces
2026-03-12 13:30 - 15:00 (America/Detroit)
Join Autism@Work for Introduction to Neurodiversity at Work – Building Neuro-Inclusive Workplaces. .
Grounded in an internationally recognized model and aligned with Canada’s Autism Strategy and Disability Inclusion Action Plan, this session helps participants move beyond awareness into practical, transferable inclusion competencies that support talent attraction, retention, and workforce sustainability.
This session is ideal for HR professionals, supervisors, and organizations seeking to strengthen workplace equity, psychological safety, and inclusive workforce development.

International Day of Persons with Disabilities
2025-12-03 | Virtual
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992, by the United Nations General Assembly. The Day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic and cultural life.

Start Date: Job Development Certificate Program
2025-11-10 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
Building on CASE’s 9 Guiding Principles of Supported Employment, this program will strengthen a job developer’s understanding of the employer’s needs. Participants will become better equipped to address an employer’s business concerns while developing sustainable and competitive employment opportunities.

Start Date: An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development
2025-11-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
This 6-week, online program designed for career professionals explores the impacts of intersectionality for job seekers who are Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Colour experiencing disability (BIPOC-D). Work with peers and a skilled facilitator to build your capacity to promote social and economic inclusion.

Light It Up! for NDEAM
2025-10-16 17:30 - 2025-10-17 07:00 (America/Detroit)
Join CASE, MentorAbility Canada, ODEN and JobsAbility to light your workplace or community up in purple and blue as part of this national event!

Thriving Through Change: Building Inclusive Workplaces in the Age of AI
2025-10-09 08:45 - 12:30 (America/Detroit) | St. James Cathedral Event Venue, 65 Church St, Toronto, ON, Canada
This annual event brings together companies, social service providers, and advocates to explore the future of inclusive work. Whether you’re already leading equity-driven initiatives or just beginning to explore how inclusion and innovation intersect, this event is designed for you.
Why Attend?

Keynote: Joe Roberts, the Skid Row CEO – a powerful voice on resilience and transformational leadership.
Fireside Chat: Featuring Dr. Jutta Treviranus (OCAD University, Inclusive Design Research Centre), Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, focusing on accessibility, AI, and workplace inclusion & Victoria Maxwell, keynote speaker, performing artist and workshop leader.
Interactive Activity: Attendees will collaborate on identifying barriers and best practices to support persons with mental health disabilities in the workplace.
Networking Opportunities: Includes breakfast and lunch.
Resource Access: Receive reports and tools focused on workplace mental health and inclusion.

IDEA Symposium
2025-10-06 - 2025-10-07 | Virtual
Join IDEA and partners at our first stakeholder symposium on October 6 and 7, 2025, where we will showcase the progress made by us and our partners in supporting the capacity building of organizations for the inclusion of persons with disabilities. MentorAbility will present.

Working Toward Disability Inclusion: DEAM Kickoff Webinar
2025-10-02 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Detroit)
Join MentorAbility Newfoundland and Labrador and guest speaker Wanda Deschamps, Liberty Co, for a 60-minute session that dives into the real work of creating inclusive workplaces.

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM): First Day!
2025-10-01 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Detroit) | Virtual
DEAM is an opportunity to celebrate and discuss employment inclusion and to collaborate to increase inclusive hiring. Every day in October, CASE, our members, and service providers and employers across the country share stories about workers who experience disability and about organizations committed to workplace disability inclusion.

CASE AGM
2025-09-18 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Detroit)
Join CASE for our virtual Annal General Meeting featuring guest speaker Sean Wiltshire, CASE founder.
Sean Wiltshire’s session title: Collaboration Beyond My Fears.
“In times of change, it’s easy to feel uncertain—but it’s also when collaboration becomes most powerful. Join CASE founder Sean Wiltshire for a grounded and hopeful reflection on the importance of community, courage, and connection in the supported employment sector.”
