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News - 2016
Professional Designations for DM / RTW Expand Throughout Southeast Asia
news photo An historic signing took place in Kuala Lumpur between SOCSO and NIDMAR to provide CDMP and CRTWC examinations throughout Southeast Asia
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Thank you Kuala Lumpur - Hello Vancouver
news photo IFDM 2016 successfully concluded; hand-over to the Hon. Wayne G Wouters, PC, Chancellor of PCU-WHS, the host for IFDM 2018
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IFDM 2016 Joint Statement on Disability Management
At the conclusion of IFDM 2016, a Joint Statement on Disability Management was released entitled "Disability Management 2030: Towards an Inclusive, Barrier-Free and Sustainable Society". This Joint Statement can be read or downloaded from the following link:
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Belgium to host IFDM 2020
The National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI-RIZIV) of the Government of Belgium will host IFDM 2020. Please find further details at the following link:
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Canadian Coast Guard Commissioner Jody Thomas Appointed Deputy Minister Champion for PCU-WHS
news photo The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) is pleased to announce that Ms. Jody Thomas, Commissioner of the Canadian Coast Guard has been appointed the Deputy Minister University Champion for PCU-WHS.
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2016 Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture
news photo The 2016 Alf Nachemson Memorial Lecture, hosted by the Institute for Work & Health (IWH), was entitled "A celebration of Wolfgang Zimmermann and the work of NIDMAR"
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Recognizing Professional Excellence in the Re/integration of Persons with Disabilities
news photo 2016 successful candidates receive CDMP and CRTWC certificates
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USW Canadian National Director Recognized
news photo Ken Neumann, USW Canadian National Director Recognized

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USW approves Resolution re RTW Programs
news photo The United Steelworkers endorsed a Resolution at its National Policy Conference re RTW / Disability Prevention Programs
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Return to work made easier for cancer survivors
RETURN TO WORK MADE EASIER FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: New website brings together resources for cancer survivors, healthcare providers and employers to support staying and returning to work.
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NIDMAR and PCU-WHS Announce Appointment of New Board Members
news photo The National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR) and the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) are pleased to announce three new appointments to their respective Boards: Former Manitoba Premier and Canadian Ambassador to the United States Gary Doer, Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) National President Mark Hancock, and Special Advisor to the President and CEO and Vice President Workplace Health & Safety Services for the Ontario Workplace Safety & Insurance Board Steve Jackson.

To view the Press Release, please click on the following link: New Board Appointments

To view the bulletin, please click on the following link:
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Connection to Community Drives Passion for Professionals
CRTWCs and CDMPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and are located across Canada. Three individuals representing the diverse types of background and organizations they work for are highlighted in this latest bulletin.
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Having Professional Designation Means Never Having to Stay in One Place
The designations of Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) and Certified disability Management Professional (CDMP), administered under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC), are increasingly becoming the accepted professional standard for disability management practice worldwide.

In this Bulletin, three individuals having different backgrounds and from across Canada tell their reasons for pursuing professional certification.
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