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Introduction

Work and Abilities is a pan-Canadian community of interest created and managed by SPHERE (Support for People with a Handicap Exploring the Road to Employment). It brings professionals together around the theme of employment integration for people in a situation of disability. To learn more about the Work and Abilities community, visit WorkandAbilities.ca.

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The WORK & Abilities Blog

Normality and Handicap

The creation of a concept of “normality” relies, paradoxically, on calculations based on the amalgamation of differences. It does not amount to much, when examined closely, because it’s invariably composed of a myriad of unique components, sometimes extremely different from each other. Each individual component has its own normality… Read more

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Easier and faster to find a job? So what happens with support for individuals and employers? (SPHERE) - However, for those with integration support needs, there could be a reversal to the abundance of available jobs; for, in the next few years, landing a job easily because of the urgency could result in seekers and employers without access to the support that contributes to sustainable job integration, resulting in failure, or worse, repeated failure… Read more

Les programmes et mesures destinés aux personnes handicapées : portrait global et dépenses 2018-2019 (Office des personnes handicapées du Québec) - Ce document présente le Répertoire des programmes et mesures destinés aux personnes handicapées, le portrait global des programmes et mesures destinés aux personnes handicapées du gouvernement du Québec pour l’année 2018-2019 et les dépenses effectuées de 2013-2014 à 2016-2017 par les ministères et organismes publics. Read

Government of Canada announces funding for projects that improve accessibility for persons with disabilities (Government of Canada) - The EAF is a federal grants and contributions program that supports community-based projects across Canada aimed at improving accessibility and safety in public spaces and workplaces… Read more

Federal Budget 2019 contains good news for post-secondary students with disabilities (NEADS) - The Federal Budget delivered in March included a number of very important measures for college and university students with disabilities that enhance the Canada Student Loans and Grants programs and will be available for disabled students starting in the upcoming fall school year… Read more

To be more inclusive to people with disabilities, employers should start with their job descriptions (Quartz) - The next time you come across a job posting, look carefully at the description. Do you see requirements such as “good manual dexterity,” “ability to walk, sit, and stand for long periods of time,” “ability to lift up to 20 pounds,” or “own a vehicle,” even for jobs that seemingly wouldn’t require those skills? You might shrug off your sense of minor confusion and apply anyway. But now imagine you’re a job seeker with a disability—and you keep seeing these requirements in every job you’re interested in applying to… Read more

Ouvrir le marché du travail aux personnes handicapées (Journal de Montréal) - Si plusieurs dizaines de milliers de personnes handicapées souhaitent intégrer le marché du travail, plusieurs facteurs viennent freiner leur embauche. Notamment, puisque certains doivent dépendre du transport adapté, l’accès au télétravail est crucial… Read more

The cost of ignoring mental health in the workplace (Forbes) - Work is considered good for health according to the World Health Organization. However, they also note that negative work environments can lead to physical and mental health problems and are also likely to perpetuate existing difficulties. What are the statistics around mental health and the workplace? Read more

Des voies durables à la réintégration professionnelle (OrientAction) - Au cours de leur carrière, plusieurs travailleurs subiront des conséquences professionnelles à la suite d’un accident de travail ou de voiture, d’une maladie ou de toute autre situation les retirant temporairement du marché du travail. Ceux-ci seront alors contraints de revoir leurs objectifs professionnels et vivront certains deuils, comme celui de s’engager dans des projets plus ambitieux. Cependant, les malencontreux événements qui ennuagent un parcours professionnel peuvent fréquemment éclairer le chemin vers une nouvelle voie… Read more

S’ouvrir à la diversité (Métro) - On parle beaucoup du bassin des immigrants pour pallier le manque de main-d’œuvre. C’est certes un groupe important, mais les employeurs devraient considérer les bassins de main-d’œuvre sous-représentés provenant de la diversité. Ouvrir son organisation à la diversité n’est pas une mince tâche. Cela exige de lutter contre les préjugés présents dans l’organisation. Cela requiert aussi d’adapter le processus d’embauche aux groupes sous-représentés… Read more

Government of Canada announces major funding for projects that promote the social inclusion of persons with disabilities (Government of Canada) - Accessibility in Canada is about creating communities, workplaces and services that enable everyone to participate fully in a society without barriers. The Minister of Public Services and Procurement and Accessibility, the Honourable Carla Qualtrough, announced financial support for 28 organizations across Canada through the Social Development Partnerships Program–Disability Component (SDPP-D) for a total amount of $18 million over three years… Read more

Démarche d’orientation auprès de clients autistes : se donner le temps d’intervenir différemment (OrientAction) - Les professionnels de l’orientation reçoivent de plus en plus de demandes de clients autistes. Plusieurs professionnels se sentent déroutés lorsqu’ils interviennent auprès d’une clientèle atypique sur le plan des relations humaines et de la communication. Quelques adaptations peuvent toutefois faire la différence pour un accompagnement réussi… Read more

TV Show To Profile Job Seekers With Disabilities (DisabilityScoop) - A new television series chronicling the experiences of people with autism and other special needs as they search for meaningful employment is set to debut. The eight-episode docuseries “The Employables” on A&E Network will feature two individuals with autism, Tourette Syndrome or other conditions in each episode… Read more

Events and trainings to come

You have an event or a training to share? Send us the information at info@workandabilities.ca.

Events

May 15 | Call for Presenters deadline

Diversités en emploi: Perspectives et enjeux au Québec et au Canada

Chaire de recherche sur l’intégration et la gestion des diversités en emploi de l’Université Laval et le Centre interuniversitaire québécois de statistiques sociales

May 16 - 17 | Montreal (QC)

3rd Quebec Congress in Adaptation-Rehabilitation Research

Réseau provincial de recherche en adaptation-réadaptation (REPAR)

May 22 | Ottawa (ON)

ENABLE Ottawa 2019 - Accessiblity and Employment Partnerships In Action

Read initiative

May 23 – 25 | Victoria (CB)

Inclusion 2019

Inclusion BC

May 29 - 31 | Halifax (NÉ)

Conference 2019 – Education for Growth

Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA Canada)

June 7 | Call for Presenters deadline

Cannexus20

CERIC

June 7 | Ottawa (ON)

7th Annual EARN Conference: Opening Doors to Inclusion – Diversity and Disability

Employment Accessibility Resource Network (EARN)

June 11-13 | Montreal (QC)

24th National Supported Employment Conference - A Changing Society: Seizing Opportunities, Enhancing Possibilities

Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) in collaboration with SPHERE

June 17 - 18 | Toronto (ON)

Workplace Mental Health 2019

The Conference board of Canada

June 24 - 28 | Toronto (ON)

RehabWeek 2019

Several organizations

September 13 -15 | Nice (France)

12th Autism-Europe International Congress - A new dynamic for change and inclusion

Autisme-Europe

Trainings

May 9 | Webinar

Mentally healthy workplaces

Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion

Thematic days

You have a thematic day you would like to promote? Send us the information at info@workandabilities.ca

May

- May 6 - 12 | Mental Health Week

- May 12 | Chronic Fatigue Syndrome day

- May 16 | Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD)

- May 26 - June 1st | National AccessAbility Week

- May 30 | World MS Day

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