Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Service Providers

Working Together Towards Employment Inclusion

CASE is the national voice for the supported employment service provider community. Our members are committed to diverse workplaces and passionate about improving employment inclusion for Canadians with disabilities. Join us and be part of a united voice to create positive change in the workplace.

A CASE membership contributes to ongoing national initiatives to promote and increase inclusion at work. It also grants you and your organization access to resources to build your skills, knowledge, capabilities and capacities. We offer a variety of membership types, depending on your role and requirements.

Membership Benefits

CASE membership offers you valuable opportunities to connect, grow, and work with others. Membership benefits include a range of resources and expertise for promoting or developing workplace diversity and inclusion:

  • Be a part of CASE’s Community of Practice and learn from, and share ideas with, sector professionals.
  • Promotion of your organization through the CASE Member Directory and Map, and Member Spotlight.
  • Access networking opportunities and events.
  • Access to member-contributed documents including sample job descriptions, policies and procedures, intake forms, and many more. These documents are available as templates for members to customize and use as they require.

We Have a Number of Initiatives and Resources to Support You on Your Journey

CASE is a proactive community-based group with extensive resources, events, and training programs for employers, job seekers, and service providers.

Whether you are looking to develop inclusive workplace policies, engage in workplace training, or network with others working to support inclusive employment, we have a number of initiatives and resources to support you on your journey.

Start exploring some of our initiatives and resources below.

Supported Employment Essentials

Grounded in established best practices, this foundational course will refine and deepen your understanding of supported employment.

MentorAbility Initiative

Are you a service provider or community partner interested in strengthening your employer engagement while providing meaningful career exploration opportunities for your clients who experience a disability?

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Supported Employment Best Practices

Through public engagement, global research, and collaboration with members, CASE has established nine guiding principles.

Supported Employment Resource Hub

The Resource Hub provides access to a rich source of information on supported employment and inclusive workforces.

HR Inclusive Policy Toolkit

This module-based resource will walk you through a framework of critical policies to support your efforts to create a diverse, inclusive workplace.

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Disability Employment Awareness Month

An annual awareness campaign to promote employment inclusion and to celebrate the contributions of workers with disabilities.

National Conference

An annual forum to network, develop skills, and share creative ideas and best practices with delegates from across Canada.

Awards

Each year, CASE recognizes three individuals, businesses, or agencies for outstanding contributions to supported employment in Canada.

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Connect With CASE

Tell us about new, innovative supported employment initiatives your organization is spearheading. Please send us your ideas or advice on how CASE can better serve you.