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Business Benefits of Accessible Workplaces

Publisher: The Conference Board of Canada
Topics: Supported Employment Practice-Inclusive Employment, Supported Employment Practice-Business Intelligence, Supported Employment Practice-Professional Development, Supported Employment Practice-Best Practices, Supported Employment Practice-Inclusive Entrepreneurship, Pathways-Professional Development, Pathways-Career Pathways, Pathways-Mentorship, Pathways-Job Readiness, Workplace Solutions-Accessibility & Universal Design, Workplace Solutions-Accommodations, Workplace Solutions-Jobseeker and Employee Engagement, Workplace Solutions-Virtual employment, Workplace Solutions-Evaluations, Workplace Solutions-Disability Specific Workplace Inclusion
Year published: 2014
Type of resource: Publication

People with disabilities remain an overlooked talent pool in the labour market and often struggle to find meaningful employment opportunities. There are clear business benefits, both direct and indirect, to accessible employment practices, including access to an untapped labour pool, large consumer markets, enhanced disability management, improved brand image, and broader community/societal benefits. Strategies and numerous organizations and resources are available to assist organizations in making their employment practices more accessible.

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