Did you know that businesses that hire people with disabilities grow profits up to three times faster than their competitors?
Learn more about the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and how to access this skilled workforce.
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
MentorAbility Canada (
@casecanada
) facilitates unique, short-term mentoring opportunities between employers & people with disabilities.
Learn more about efforts to promote employment for Canadians experiencing disability.
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
#EngageTalent
Through the Inclusive Community Grants Program, the Town of Espanola will receive nearly $35k to install accessible outdoor activities, seating, and sun coverings at Algoma Park to promote senior and intergenerational recreation. Learn more:
@AlgomaCountry
Light It Up! For
#NDEAM2024
💡.
Tonight, several
@OnGov
buildings will be lit purple and blue to spotlight the importance of disability inclusion in employment, business, and our communities.
#NDEAM
#EngageTalent
.
@CNIB
's Come to Work program connects job seekers who are blind or partially sighted with employers.
These partners are committed to engaging talent with different perspectives to create a culture of collaboration and innovation.
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
Access skilled talent and a wider talent pool by being more accessible and inclusive.
Use our Accessible Recruitment Process checklist and learn what you need to do under the Employment Standards.
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
#EngageTalent
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month.
Better Jobs Ontario supports people with disabilities by providing up to 52 weeks of training, to help find employment in Ontario.
Learn more:
Featured in the August issue of the AODA Toolbox, the refreshed version of AccessForward is now live, helping Ontario businesses meet accessibility requirements.
Read & share your feedback:
To subscribe to the AODA Toolbox, email AODAoutreach
@ontario
.ca
You can find training and employment services through Ontario Employment Assistance Services. They can provide career planning, skills assessments, counselling and more for people with disabilities looking for work.
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
#EngageTalent
It's International Dyslexia Awareness Month.
It’s estimated that 10-20% of Canadians live with dyslexia. Learn more about supporting employees with disabilities like dyslexia in your workplace and your role as an employer:
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
#EngageTalent
[2/2] Subscribe to the AODA Toolbox, our accessibility newsletter that keeps businesses and organizations informed about to learn more about Ontario's accessibility laws, and updates in the world of accessibility: . To subscribe: AODAoutreach
@ontario
.ca
#DidYouKnow
1 in 10 people have a learning disability in Ontario?
Colleges and universities provide many services to support students with Learning Disabilities.
Start your post-secondary education with resources that help you succeed:
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024
Statistics Canada reports that 28% of all people in Ontario aged 15+ have at least one disability. This means that in 2024 approx. 3.8 million Ontarians have a disability.
Learn how to make your organization more inclusive:
#NDEAM
#NDEAM2024