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Special Federal Initiative in RTW/DM provides opportunities for Canadian workplaces

Federal Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, the Hon. Carla Qualtrough made an announcement on August 13, 2021 regarding the "Towards Excellence in Return to Work / Disability Management Professionalization" to NIDMAR to support Canadian employers and workers in developing 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 is provided under the Government of Canada's Sectoral Initiatives Program.

Scholarship Opportunities for Canadian Residents
Scholarship opportunity for Canadian residents – for one intake only for Fall 2022 – 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 Canadian Residents

Support for Canadian Residents for Disability Management / Return to Work Continuing Education
Support for Canadian workplaces through free access to Disability Management and Return to Work continuing education. For further details, please refer to the following webpage: Support Canadian Residents for DM / RTW Continuing Education

Support for Canadian Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations
Support for Canadian 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 for Canadian Residents to Obtain Professional DM Designations

Support for Canadian Workplaces to Assess their DM Program
Support for Canadian workplaces to undergo a free workplace assessment which provides a global snapshot of the current DM program identifying gaps and areas for improvement. For further details, please refer to the following webpage: Support for Canadian Workplaces to Assess their DM Program

For further details, please contact us at: nidmar@nidmar.ca