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Looks Can Be Deceiving: Understanding Invisible Disabilities
The word disabled usually evokes images of wheelchairs, canes, ramps, or other visible indicators of an impairment: sign language, hearing aids etc. But there are many disabilities that are considered hidden or invisible. Here are two examples.
Many Employers Know Creating An Inclusive Workplace Is Important, But They Need Help With The How
The Disability Inclusive Employer Self-Assessment is the first of its kind: a disability inclusion self-assessment designed for Canadian employers which helps them gauge their current state and connect to resources to help them improve. It takes about 15 minutes to complete, and it’s free to access.
Somewhere Else Café Has A Place For Everyone
The Somewhere Else Café sits about 10 kms north of Hope on Hwy #1 in Dogwood Valley. For more than 35 years, owner and head cook Gail Marlatt has served up bountiful fresh home cooked meals to truckers, travelers and locals alike, earning trust and loyalty in return.
We spoke with Gail and her staff about their experiences with employing people with disabilities.
The Business Value For Inclusive Hiring
Why aren’t employers engaging more employees with disabilities? This is likely due to the misconception that a person with disabilities wouldn’t be able to perform the duties required of the role and the belief that hiring a person with disabilities would cost the business too much money. The reality is, employees with disabilities strengthen businesses and support business growth. Here are 6 reasons why you should ensure to follow inclusive hiring practices and not hesitate to hire a person with a disability because of their disability.
Rona Hope Building Supplies Lives By Their Values
We spoke with the store manager of Rona Hope Building Supplies about why being an inclusive employer is important to them!
Why It’s Important To Implement Inclusive Workplace Practices — Even If You Don’t Have Any Employees With A Disability
Ensuring meetings are accessible allows every staff member to feel welcome and included. This ultimately leads to more productive and inclusive meetings, fostering stronger creativity and team building.
Returning To Work While On CPP Disability Benefits
Many are under the impression they can’t work because their CPP benefits would be cut off or lessened to the point that it would not make financial sense to work. This is not entirely true.