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For Persons with Disabilities

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  • Employer's Guide to Hidden Disabilities :The number of people in the workplace with disabilities, including hidden disabilities, has been rapidly increasing since the early 1990s. Hidden disabilities, for the purpose of this guide, include cognitive, chronic health, and psychological disabilities. Employers likely have current employees with hidden disabilities who simply have not yet disclosed, and need to be prepared when/if they do.
  • Guide to Planning Inclusive Meetings and Conferences :This guide will provide meeting and conference organizers with practical tips and advice to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities.
  • Mental Health Works :Mental Health Toolkit assists employers deal with Mental Health issues in the workplace.
  • Creating a Welcoming Workplace for Employees with Disabilities
  • Guidelines for Barrier-Free Employers
  • Make Sure Your Job Postings Reach Job Candidates With Disabilities
  • Resource for Employers :Conference Board of Canada has produced a booklet on Tapping the Talents of People with Disabilities.
  • The Newfoundland Human Rights Commission :The purposes of the Act are to protect individuals from discrimination and harassment and promote equality of opportunity. It applies to provincial government departments and agencies, and private businesses.
  • Public Service Employment Act
  • Employment Equity Act :The purpose of this Act is to achieve equality in the workplace so that no person shall be denied employment opportunities or benefits for reasons unrelated to ability and, in the fulfillment of that goal, to correct the conditions of disadvantage in employment experienced by women, aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities and members of visible minorities by giving effect to the principle that employment equity means more than treating persons in the same way but also requires special measures and the accommodation of differences.
  • WORKink :This site is a great employment resource for employers and managers when hiring or working with persons with disabilities.
  • Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work :CCRW is a Canada-wide network of organizations and individuals. Their mission is to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities
  • Human Resources and Social Development Canada :A national website to enable Canadians to participate fully in the workplace and community.
  • Gladnet :The Global Applied Disability Research and Information Network on Employment and Training. This site highlights international movements and information
  • Disabled Person.com :A wealth of information about recruiting people with disabilities.
  • Recruitability :A U.S. based site with lots of tips on recruiting and employing persons with disabilities.

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