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Approximately 1.6 million persons with disabilities will start receiving the one-time payment of up to $600 as of October 30, 2020. If you received the one-time seniors payment you may also be eligible for the one-time payment to persons with disabilities. Click to learn more. Read Employment E-News – December 2020 – We Can Help … Continue reading
COVID-19 has been a challenging time for everyone, especially for those with disabilities. Ontario is working with industry leaders, government and stakeholders to make it easier for businesses to be accessible and inclusive thereby increasing employment opportunities for people with disabilities. Some of this work includes: Modernizing and improving employment services Providing funding and supports … Continue reading
The pandemic has ignited an unprecedented upheaval in Canada’s Labour Market. In March and April of 2020, Canada lost more than three million jobs. That is more job losses in a shorter period of time than the total job losses over the three previous downturns combined. In 2008–2009, employment losses were at half a million … Continue reading
For Disabled People, Assistive Technology can be life-changing. In fact, access To Assistive Tech is a Human Right not an employment perk. Not having access to assistive technology can mean the difference between full and equal access to the internet and computer operating systems or exclusion from digital participation. Specialized technologies such as screen readers … Continue reading
Meaningful employment opportunities for underrepresented groups in the labour market (newcomers, women, people with disabilities, Indigenous Canadians) are required to help boost economic growth in Canada. According to a recent Globe & Mail article, a report by Deloitte Canada indicates that even if COVID-19 had not happened, Canada’s economy was headed for slow growth over … Continue reading
COVID-19 has had an impact on everyone. Because people with disabilities have had many extra expenses to deal with, the government announced additional support including a one-time $600 payment for those who already receive the Disability Tax Credit. Read the Financial Post article. Read Employment E-News – July 2020 – Committed to Confronting Racism … Continue reading
October was National Disability Employment Awareness Month, dedicated to celebrating and recognizing the workplace contributions of people who have disabilities and the business successes that they help create. The month also represents an opportunity for employers to improve their recruitment strategies. Statistics indicate that many companies are still missing out on a vast untapped pool … Continue reading
Did you know that Municipal Accessibility Advisory Committees provide advice to the municipal government to help make public services and facilities accessible to everyone. Learn how to serve on a committee. Read Employment E-News – September 2019 – Getting Serious in September Image provided by http://www.1COMMUNITY1.ca
It’s time for businesses to prepare for upcoming workplace accessibility rules. Bill C-81, the Accessible Canada Act, has been approved by the federal government. The objective of the legislation is to ensure that Canada is barrier-free by 2040. Employers are being asked to be proactive in assessing the accessibility in their workplaces. Click to read … Continue reading
In 2017 the Durham Workforce Authority (DWA) worked with the community to carry forward the important work undertaken by Durham Region Employment Network (DREN) in the Community Roadmap to address the employment issues related to persons with disabilities in Durham Region. Recently, the DWA released a series of videos entitled “The Road to Inclusivity”. Episode … Continue reading
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