International Day of Persons with Disabilities - December 3
Annual observance of this day was proclaimed by the United Nations in 1992 to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities.
The theme for the 2022 global observance is "Transformative solutions for inclusive development: the role of innovation in fuelling an accessible and equitable world", and overs three topics: – Innovation for disability inclusive development in employment– Innovation for disability inclusive developing in reducing inequality – Innovation for disability inclusive development: sport as an exemplar case |
BDM degree graduates honoured at global virtual convocation ceremony
On Oct. 19, PCU-WHS welcomed its 2022 class of graduatesfull story |
Meeting our Member of Parliament for Courtenay-Alberni, Gord Johns
With significant national attention focused on the ongoing developments regarding a Canada Disability Benefit and the recently released Canada Disability Inclusion Action Plan, MP Gord Johns wanted to learn more about current challenges facing persons with disabilities and potential positive opportunities.Following a recent Global News article, discussions centered on the fact that highly inequitable employment opportunities for persons with disabilities are a major contributing factor. We need to break the vicious disability – poverty – unemployment cycle. More than 80% of mental and physical health impairments occur during a person's working life, so maintaining workplace attachment through effective Disability Management programs is key towards "Building a Culture of Accommodation," reducing disability stigma, and is required to build a Disability Inclusion society. |
Managing workplace disabilities under Canada's laws
Advocates in the field of Disability Management offer help for navigating the rules around Canada's new Accessibility Standards, and for bringing injured and ill workers back into the company fold.
The following feature article was published in the Canadian HR Reporter in September 2022.
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Building a Culture of Accommodation Through Innovation and Leadership
BUILDING A CULTURE OF ACCOMMODATION THROUGH INNOVATION AND LEADERSHIP
The British Columbia Nurses Union (BCNU) and NIDMAR have entered into a unique secondment agreement. See website at: Building a Culture of Accommodation Through Innovation and Leadership
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Scholarship opportunity for Canadian residents to enroll in the Bachelor of Disability Management (BDM) degree program, which is offered through the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS).full story |
| The Global Gold Standard in Return to Work and Disability Management Certification A brief synopsis of the development process of the CDMP and CRTWC internationally recognized professional certifications. full story |
