Join us in celebrating Autism Acceptance & Awareness Month! Visit our new location, learn about our services and programs, and hear member success stories.
ODEN CONNECTION – HIDDEN MOBILITY DISABILITIES PROJECT
Did you know? Close to 4.25 million Canadians are affected by Hidden Mobility Disabilities (HMD)? HMD means a person can walk independently, but for no more than a short distance, and they can stand unsupported, but only for a brief time. Despite the number of Canadians affected by HMD, this area of disability is often overlooked. Please join us on Tuesday, March 21 at 2PM ET as Dr. Dorothy Riddle, founder of the Hidden Mobility Disabilities Alliance (HMDA), discusses the Hidden Mobility Disability project. This Connection event will cover the following: What is HMD? Who is affected by HMD? How are they affected? What can we do to be more aware of HMD? How do we ensure our spaces are accessible for people living with HMD? This project, sponsored by the HMDA and funded by Accessibility Standards Canada, will explore physical access requirements of people who have HMD, how attitudinal … Read More
BizConnect
February 28, 2023 – 1:00pm ET The ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series is a national event that provides businesses with the opportunity to inform disability employment service providers across the country about their business and the benefits of working there, their diversity and inclusion strategy, current opportunities available, the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Register now for this informative one-hour session. Join us for our ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series featuring: Shared Services Canada (SSC) Shared Services Canada (SSC) delivers digital services to Government of Canada organizations. They provide modern, secure and reliable IT services so federal organizations can deliver digital programs and services that meet Canadians needs. In this session you will be introduced to Shared Services Canada (SCC) and find out more about: Who we are – What is Shared Services Canada (SSC) Diversity and Inclusion at SSC Persons with Disaiblities (PWD) co-champion presentation … Read More
Just Differently-Able: The Value of Disability Inclusion
Like people without a disability, individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability have unique strengths, weaknesses, skills and talents. A job for a person with this disability could mean more independence, new friendships, and a sense of purpose and togetherness. Community Living Toronto (CLTO), with the support of the Government of Ontario, has a mission to help these individuals by matching and securing more job opportunities for them. Join this workshop to learn how they empower job seekers to connect with employers for successful and supported employment opportunities which will allow them to be integrated into our thriving society to include people of all abilities being seen, heard and supported in the workplace. Key learnings: The value of disability inclusion and how it can impact your organization Get insights on individuals with intellectual disabilities and how they have shown to be reliable, hardworking and have a positive impact on corporate … Read More
Start-Up Canada Entrepreneurship Census
Start-Up Canada Census! Self-employment and entrepreneurship are viable and valuable employment options for many jobseekers experiencing disability. Please join CASE’s MentorAbility Canada and Innovation Lab initiatives in elevating the contributions of Canadian entrepreneurs who experience disability, entrepreneurs who promote inclusive workplaces and/or those companies that are developing products and services to render Canadian workplaces more inclusive. Startup Canada has launched their annual Canadian Entrepreneurship Census, and they want to hear from us! From founders to small businesses and entrepreneur support organizations and initiatives; this survey will give you a chance to share your thoughts and experiences over the last year. By participating, you will be entered for a chance to be featured on the Startup Canada Podcast! The Start-up Canada Census has been extended until Friday January 20th. Results expected to be shared in February 2023. Take the survey https://www.startupcan.ca/2022-entrepreneur-census/!
Business Leaders for Inclusion Luncheon
Join the Regina Autism Resource Centre for a ‘Business Leaders for Inclusion Luncheon’ where we will be introducing Employers to the MentorAbility Project, an initiative of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment, to learn how to partner with us to create meaningful mentoring opportunities for people experiencing disabilities to aid in their career exploration journey. We are inviting local Employers to join us for a quick lunch & learn to discover supports & services available when exploring Inclusive and Diverse hiring practices, mentorship, and the many benefits that come with it! This free event is also featuring guest speaker Brenna Steffensen from ‘Ready Willing and Able’ a national partnership of Inclusion Canada, which is designed to increase the labour force participation of people with an intellectual disability or on the autism spectrum by offering resources, hiring support, and ongoing assistance to skilled workers and businesses in need of quality reliable staff.
JobPath
The JobPath workshops are offered for 12 weeks. They aim to empower job seekers to build a career that they love. The workshops are dedicated to job skills, discovery, and exploration by learning through a combination of classroom activities, guest speakers, and community-based experiences. We cover topics such as career goal setting, interview skills, life skills, resume building, job retention, and much more! Upon completion, we will collaborate with the job seekers to find employment or a job-hardening activity such as volunteering.
ROGERS Communications/ ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series
November 10, 2022 – 1:00pm ET The ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series is a national event that provides businesses with the opportunity to inform disability employment service providers across the country about their business and the benefits of working there, their diversity and inclusion strategy, current opportunities available, the application process, and have an opportunity to ask questions. Register now for this informative one-hour session. Join us for our ODEN Biz Connect Leader Series featuring: Kristen Nieuwhof, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Laurie Vermette, Senior Talent Acquisition Consultant Rogers Communications
Hiring Talent with Equity: An Employment Forum
PICS Society is proud to host ‘Hiring Talent with Equity’ – An Employment Forum, in recognition of National Disability Employment Awareness Month on October 28, 2022. We invite you to come, meet and learn from other employers/service providers/community partners that are leading the way with inclusive workplaces. It is an opportunity to recognize diverse talents and potentials that people have despite multiple barriers. Our goal is to raise awareness around inclusive workplaces and how it can be beneficial to all. We hope to see you join and take part in these conversations.