It’s time for a culture shift where disability inclusion is concerned
projects that by decreasing this gap and hiring persons with disabilities, 450,000 net new jobs could be added to the Canadian economy, resulting in an increase of almost $50-billion to our GDP.at McMaster University, which is receiving $9-million in federal funding, recognizes the opportunity in this employment gap and says it will reimagine workplaces for persons with disabilities by building up employer capacity and confidence in hiring persons with disabilities. It’s the right approach.
No-cost accommodations included policies such as flexible schedules and workplaces, and modified duties. We can channel that flexible, agile work culture toward our postpandemic recovery, too, which opens up our hiring strategies to broader pools of talented individuals, including persons with disabilities.
Feedback is critical and our early adopter community is helping us to refine and redesign the pilot project so it works for everyone. We meet informally to troubleshoot, share promising practices and find solutions. And this year, we will be launching a digital version of the accessibility passport with the goal of making it available throughout the public service.
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