Category Archives: Employment

Discover how to create a more inclusive workplace with CCRW’s Disability Confidence Toolkit!

Advocacy, Employment, Presentations / Workshops

Sign up for:
Leveraging the Disability Confidence Toolkit
Maria Karimi from CCRW
Thursday, January 23, 10 AM – 11 AM, Virtual
In this engaging one-hour online session, you’ll explore practical strategies to confidently hire, accommodate, and support employees with disabilities. By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped with actionable tools to foster a culture of accessibility and inclusion, empowering your organization to thrive through diversity.
Learn more and sign up for free: https://volunteerottawa.ca/product/leveraging-disability-toolkit/

💼JobFit

Employment

Is your teen ready for their first job? JobFit is designed to help teens learn the skills needed to land that job – where to look for a job, how to write a resume, what to expect in an interview, workplace etiquette and how to advocate for yourself. Classes begin February 11. Email bailey@ldaottawa.com or jade@ldaottawa.com to learn more or to register.

💻Navigating Ontario’s Social Assistance Programs: ODSP and Ontario Works

Employment, Funding, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

Wednesday, December 4 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM EST via Zoom

Join ABLE2, The Law Foundation of Ontario and Community Legal Services / Services juridiques communautaires (CLSO) for an overview into navigating the social assistance system, offering insights with a particular focus on preventing issues such as denials or the loss of benefits, as well as the supports available to individuals facing these challenges.

For more information and to register, https://www.able2.org/events/grow-navigating-ontarios-social-assistance-programs-odsp-and-ontario-works

💼ICSS Entrepreneur Hub 2024

Employment, Networking, Resources

Are you an entrepreneur? Are you interested in becoming one? Join Innovative Community Support Services at 2025 Lanthier Dr

  • The last Thursday of each month From 9am-12pm
  • Next Special Session: Thursday, October 31st, 2024

HUB BENEFITS:
Join a supportive network of like-minded, hard-working individuals and take advantage of invaluable networking opportunities. Explore community resources, engage in educational training and support, and enjoy socializing with peers who share your ambitions and drive for success!

CONTACT DETAILS: For Further questions, contact Crystal at crystalmartin@icss.ca

🎙️Podcast on Disrupting Ableism in the Workplace

Advocacy, Employment

In this episode of You Can’t Spell Inclusion Without A D podcast, Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) got a perspective on Ableism in the workplace: Why it’s happening, its many forms, its impact and what can, and needs to be, done about it.

The two guests for this episode had many powerful insights on ableism.

Sree Nallamothu is the Co-Executive Director of Toronto Neighbourhood Centres. She’s also a documentary film-maker and an advocate for social change.

Fran Odette has more than 25 years of experience in disability advocacy, activism and education. She co-designed and co-teaches a critical disability studies course titled, Disability Discourse: The Experienced Life, at George Brown College in Toronto.

Their insights will get you thinking more consciously about ableism.

Read this excerpt from the conversation: https://www.odenetwork.com/qa-excerpt-disrupting-ableism-in-the-workplace/
Then, to get the full impact of their guests’ insights on ableism, catch the full episode: https://youcantspellinclusionwithoutad.podbean.com/e/episode-20-disrupting-ableism-in-the-workplace/

💼Beyond AODA Compliance: Disability Inclusive Hiring Webinar

Advocacy, Employment, Presentations / Workshops, Virtual

October 22, 2024 1:00PM – 2:00PM

Elevate Your Business with Disability Inclusive Hiring Practices!

The Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN) is unveiling a transformative way of making Ontario workplaces accessible and inclusive. It’s called Beyond AODA Compliance — Disability Inclusive Hiring. And you’re invited to attend one of the sessions hosted by ODEN to find out about it!

Learn more and register