Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2023

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) October in Canada is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). DEAM offers thirty-one days to acknowledge the contributions that individuals who experience disability make to the […]

DEAM All Year Long: An Interview with Jamie Thiessen

DEAM All Year Long: An Interview with Jamie Thiessen By Chantelle Painter, Consultant and Business and Relationship Development Professional This month we sat down with Jamie Thiessen, a Workplace Inclusion […]

MentorAbility Experience: Logan

Logan: Hard work pays off:

James thought it is rare to meet someone Logan’s age that has extensive IT knowledge and sees a bright future for him in the industry. At an early age Logan […]

MentorAbility Experience: Dave

Dave: Team work makes the dream work.

With Ana’s knowledge and Dave’s skills and experience, they were able to craft the perfect resume that will help Dave stand out to employers and get noticed – teamwork at […]

Accessible Communication

Accessible Communication Communication is essential to the human experience. The ways in which we communicate have developed over time and will continue to evolve and improve, particularly with accessible communication.  […]

Accessible Communication: An Interview with David Winchester

Accessible Communication: An Interview with David Winchester By Chantelle Painter, Consultant and Business and Relationship Development Professional  Communication accessibility is an essential part not only of organizational success but of […]

Recognizing Crip Time Benefits All Employees

Recognizing Crip Time Benefits All Employees When considering inclusive workplaces, the concept of the “productive employee” needs rethinking, as do employer expectations around time. Workers who experience disability, as well […]

Status of IDEA in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector

Status of IDEA in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector A report is now available on the Status of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA) in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector.  In addition […]

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