Unleash Unlimited Employment Potential, Hire People with Disabilities
Over the course of the past few months, persons of influence have made cases for hiring people with disabilities. In April, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario spoke candidly about why companies should hire...
View ArticleHow to Find a “Disability-friendly” Employer
Have you ever struggled to find a job that suited your needs as an individual with a disability? If yes, you are not alone. We understand that it is not necessarily an easy task to find a...
View ArticleAccommodate Employees with Disabilities in 4 Simple Steps
No two people are alike, even if they share the same disability diagnosis. Disability differs from person to person. Unfortunately, businesses are quick to lump people with disabilities into one...
View ArticleWorkers Receive Disability Benefits Too
In a recent Globe and Mail article, contributor Michael Prince laid out Seven Reasons Why Disabled Canadians Are Losing CPP Benefits. Most of you know that Canada’s Pension Plan offers benefits to...
View ArticleEntering Adulthood with Disabilities
Many resources are available for children with disabilities and adults with disabilities, but what information and services are available to those who exist between the two age groups? It has been...
View ArticleBenefits of Self-employment for People with Disabilities
Did you know that self-employment/entrepreneurship holds many benefits for individuals who have disabilities? It’s true. This is why more and more disabled persons are seeking out information about...
View ArticleWhy Did You Become an Entrepreneur?
Why should someone with a disability become an entrepreneur? There are so many reasons! While entrepreneurship isn’t cut out for everyone, there are some people who are perfectly suited for...
View ArticleDo You Dream of Entrepreneurship?
Have you always dreamed of starting your own business? Many people find that this dream becomes a passion as they mature. Individuals with disabilities may find this to be especially true. Why is this?...
View ArticleQuick Tips for Becoming Self-Employed
Are you an entrepreneur with a disability? Are you a member of Canada’s disability community who is interested in becoming self-employed? If yes, this post is for you! Below, you’ll find quick tips for...
View ArticleObstacles of Starting Entrepreneurial Ventures
“When the going gets tough, the tough gets going,” people say. Nobody knows this better than entrepreneurs. What was the greatest obstacle you faced as an individual with a disability starting a...
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