Canadian Association For Supported Employment/ Association canadienne de soutien à l'emploi

Help Shape the Future of Supported Employment Research! We’re conducting important research on the supported employment sector. Our goal is to map the sector and gather insights into job roles, participation, and key trends across Canada. Your insights can make a difference. If you have relevant information or want to be part of this initiative, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in building a comprehensive picture of the sector. Contact: nicole@supportedemployment.ca to learn more. #SupportedEmployment #SectorResearch #Accessibility

A realistic approach to disability must reflect its multidimensional and evolving nature: 61% of Canadians with disabilities experience conditions that worsen, improve, or fluctuate over time. Around half of employed persons with progressive (56%) or fluctuating (49%) limitations were the most likely to require workplace accommodations. https://lnkd.in/eu46KjUq #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM

Child’s Play Helps Decision Making While Kayla enjoyed the mentorship and connecting with her mentor, the experience helped her to realize that she was more interested in working in the restaurant sector. Learn more about this mentorship experience: https://lnkd.in/e-kqcgEs MentorAbility Manitoba WASO Inc. #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM #MentorAbility --- Jouer pour décider Bien que Kayla ait apprécié l’expérience de mentorat et les liens établis avec sa mentore, l’expérience lui a permis de se rendre compte qu’elle était plus intéressée par un emploi dans le secteur de la restauration. En savoir plus sur cette expérience de mentorat : https://lnkd.in/eMW2bSJe #MSEPSH2024 #31JoursDuMSEPSH #MentorHabiletés

Broadcastability is a podcast by, for, and about persons with disabilities in the workforce. / Broadcastability est un podcast par, pour, et à propos des personnes handicapées au travail. Broadcastability is created by The PROUD Project at the University of Toronto, Scarborough. / Broadcastability est réalisé par Le Projet PROUD à l'Université de Toronto, Scarborough. https://lnkd.in/ec_Zzzxh #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM #MSEPSH2024 #31JoursDuMSEPSH

Inclusion is a business advantage, and a human resources advantage. Environmental and social responsibility is a crucial consideration for young workers seeking employment, according to a recent report. https://lnkd.in/ePEa2Dnn #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM

Here’s Keri Gray with a brief introduction to intersectionality as it applies to race and disability. https://lnkd.in/eQxmdRJ For a deeper exploration of concepts of intersectionality and how they apply to career services work, consider An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, a certificate course by CASE and CERIC. https://lnkd.in/dvwJy_4k #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM

Join us on November 7 for the next edition of our free Belong Connections webinar series, featuring CASE: the Canadian Association For Supported Employment/ Association canadienne de soutien à l'emploi. CASE works with employment service providers, employers, community allies, and stakeholders toward employment inclusion of persons experiencing disability. Learn how their services and resources can connect employers and job seekers, as well as support businesses in becoming an IDEAL employer: inclusive, diverse, equitable, accessible, and leading. The webinar will offer live closed captioning in English and automated captioning in French, and will include an on-screen ASL interpreter. Date: Thursday, November 7 🗓 Time: 1:00 P.M. Eastern Time 🕐 Registration: bit.ly/3ZL6x79 💻 #Inclusion #Accessibility #InclusiveWorkplaces #IDEALWorkplaces #BelongConnections #Webinar

The What Works Toolkit offers resources, supports and leading practices to advance equity, diversity, and inclusion within your organization. Whether you are a leader within a corporation, an owner of a small business, a manager within a not-for-profit organization, or a part-time employee, the What Works Toolkit has been designed to support you. Start the conversation, build inclusive, collaborative spaces, source the country’s best talent, and champion equity within your workplace so that all Canadians have the access and opportunity to drive innovative impact. https://lnkd.in/eKczkaSU #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM

In a survey of 1,108 Canadians, 35% of respondents self-identified as having a disability. https://lnkd.in/ditYcqHi #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM

To celebrate DEAM throughout October, the CASE Innovation Lab is launching an exciting national ad campaign. Watch for digital billboards in major locations such as airports and shopping centres across Canada. During October, if you see one of our ads, take a picture with the billboard and post it on social media. Tag CASE, or use hashtags #DEAM and #InclusionMatters, for your chance to win a $250 prize. One lucky contest winner will be randomly selected and announced on November 8! #DEAM2024 #31DaysOfDEAM