Grant provides British Columbia Workplaces the opportunity for Building a Culture of Accommodation
Further to the recent announcement on providing NIDMAR with a one-time, $6 million grant to support BC employers and workers over the next four years in developing enhanced workplace capacity to successfully address accommodation challenges for workers who acquire a mental or physical health impairment, we are now able to provide additional information regarding the range of opportunities available. Funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada-British Columbia Workforce Development Agreement.
BC workplaces supported with Disability Management and Return to Work Continuing Education Support for BC workplaces through free access to Disability Management and Return to Work continuing education. For further details, please refer to the following webpage: Support for DM and RTW Continuing Education
Scholarship Opportunities for BC Residents Scholarship opportunities for BC residents for enrollment in the Bachelor of Disability Management degree program either on a two-year full-time basis, or on a four-year part-time basis. For further details, please visit the following webpage: Scholarship Opportunities for BC Residents
Support for BC Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations Support for BC residents to obtain the professional designations for those working in the field, the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) or the Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC). For further details, please visit the following webpage: Support to Obtain DM Designations
Support for BC Workplaces to Assess, Improve or Develop a DM program
2026 marks the final year to access provincial funding for workplace disability management assessments. These assessments strengthen return to work processes for employees facing illness, injury, or longer-term disabilities; significantly reduce costs and liabilities; retain and engage skilled employees; and support compliance with provincial requirements for maintaining employment and Accessibility Plans. Upon completion, workplaces may also qualify for an additional subsidy to support implementing recommended improvements, subject to remaining funding. For further details, please visit the following webpage: Support for BC Workplaces
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