477 locations in 140 communities across all 10 provinces, and in 2 territories, shone purple and blue light on disability awareness Thursday night (Editors and writers note: the final list of locations and communities that participated in Light It Up! For NDEAM 2023 is attached at the end of this news release.) Whitby, ON, Friday,…
Over 360 locations in more than 100 cities and towns taking part; federal government illuminating over 30 buildings across Canada again this year; famous landmarks participating (Editors and writers note: the list of Light It Up! For NDEAM participating locations is attached at the end of this news release.) Whitby, ON, October 12, 2023 —…
Makes NDEAM as Vital as Ever for Understanding Disability Inclusion Connections to Success, Ontario Disability Employment Network Affirms Whitby, ON, October 2, 2023 — Ample research shows connecting disability inclusion to broader business objectives and the company mission is vital for continued growth and success, but a new study found most companies don’t even know…
(TORONTO, March 24, 2023) — Yesterday the Province released the 2023 Ontario Budget – Building a Strong Ontario. It includes several investments in infrastructure and systems. The budget did not indicate any cuts to current funding of the various Ministries. However, it did not mention significant investments in services and supports for the people of…
by Jeannette Campbell On January 14, we lost a champion. David Onley, the former Lieutenant-Governor of Ontario, passed away. We mourn the loss of this giant along with all Ontarians, and the entire country. Mr. Onley was a tireless champion for the rights of people who have a disability. His advocacy changed the very fabric…
Research done by ODEN found that strong community-partnerships between family networks, schools and educators, and agencies that provide employment supports can result in clear pathways to employment for youth who have a disability. However, when surveyed, parents and educators noted that they are not always aware of employment services in their community that are accessible…
WHITBY, ON — Under an exclusive licensing agreement with Albany, NY-based Our Ability, The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) today is launching a new division — Jobs Ability Canada, a new job-search platform built specifically for people who have a disability, using cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) technology. “This is an exciting day of growth for…
Whitby, ON — This year, the fall colours shining across Canada will be purple and blue, as communities nationwide Light It Up! For NDEAM™ the night of Thursday, October 21 to raise awareness about the importance of making sure disability-inclusive hiring is part of the business conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). “Light It…
Dean Askin, Communications StrategistFiled under In the News, Disability Awareness and Confidence, Inclusive Hiring A new RBC Economics report published July 12 is the latest reinforcement that businesses must access the disability talent pool to remain successful down the road. The report notes some key things in 2021 that are affecting the labour shortage in…
Virtual reality (VR) is mostly known as the realm of gamers. But now — in Ontario, at least — it’s about to burst on the scene in the disability employment sector. Initially, starting at the end of September (through to the middle of March 2022), VR technology called VjobReady is going to be used to…
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