11:24 PM in Articles, Employer Resources, Library, Life Stories by Ontario Disability Employment Network
Overturning its previous decision, the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal has ruled that paying an intellectually disabled St. Catharines woman $1.25 an hour was allegedly ongoing discrimination every time she received a paycheque.
In what’s being called a precedent-setting ruling . . . (Click Here to Read the Full Story)
8:17 PM in Champions League, Employer Resources, Library, Life Stories, Mayor's Challenge by Ontario Disability Employment Network
Monday June 13, 2011 — Natalie Hamilton
NIAGARA FALLS, Ont. — From helping create a community of inclusive workplaces to extending a provincial-wide challenge to all municipalities to hire people who have an intellectual disability, Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley is a “staunch supporter” of the community living movement. (Click Here to Read More)
2:20 PM in Champions League, Government Issues, Library by Ontario Disability Employment Network
May 10, 2011
The begining portion of this article discusses Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley’s support for accessibility issues.
http://www.theobserver.ca/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=3115802
The sooner, the better.
Sarnia council wants the quick removal of barriers that create additional challenges for the disabled in Ontario.
The city’s politicians went on record Monday opposing efforts by the Association of Municipalities and the Ontario Public Transit Association to delay the province’s Integrated Accessibility Regulation (IAR).
At Mayor Mike Bradley’s urging, council voted to support the IAR and asked Lambton County council to do the same.
Council also endorsed a request from Coun. Bev MacDougall to ask the provincial government to commit dollars to assist municipalities meet the new standards.
“As an aging community, there’s going to be greater need for our buildings to comply and the costs will be significant,” MacDougall said.
Coun. Jon McEachran said he’s heard local business owners say they are concerned about the cost.
“When push comes to shove, it could cause some small businesses to go out of business,” McEachran said.
“I’m all for the legislation, especially for new construction, but I’m leery of voting for something if it is retroactive.”
City staff said they believe the legislation relates to new construction only.
“The key is that this is a good business opportunity to expand customer base,” said Bradley, who has aggressively taken up the cause of access issues.
It’s also a matter of respect, he added.
5:12 PM in Articles, Champions League, Employer Resources, Job Developer Resources, Library, Life Stories, ODEN News by Ontario Disability Employment Network
From the Belleville Intelligencer on Jan. 25, 2011 – An article about Joe Dale and Mark Wafer’s efforts through the ‘Rotary at Work’ initiative to educate other Rotarians about the benefits of hiring a job seeker who has a disability.
4:58 PM in Employer Resources, Job Developer Resources, Library, Report/Study by Ontario Disability Employment Network
This booklet was created to promote the advantages of hiring people with disabilities. It outlines the workplace achievements of 11 individuals and highlights the benefits their employers have realized since bringing employees who have a disability into their organizations.
by Mike Adair
8:03 PM in Library, ODEN News, Social Media by Mike Adair
An article on social media and the Ontario Disability Employment Network event in North Bay – ‘Networking in the North’ from October 27, 2009
7:35 AM in Library, Mayor's Challenge, ODEN News by Ontario Disability Employment Network
Web Article: Sarnia Mayor Mike Bradley to Deliver Keynote Address
