Wishing you a safe and happy holiday season
Thank you for all your support during this past year and extending very best wishes for the holiday season and the New Year. Our offices will be closed from December 24, re-opening January 2, 2025!
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December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities
On December 3, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, NIDMAR reaffirms its commitment to building inclusive workplaces.full story |
Congratulations to the 2024 Graduates of the Bachelor of Disability Management Program
Convocation Ceremony held November 27 for the 2024 Graduates of the Bachelor of Disability Management Programfull story |
Remembering John Horgan
It is with great sadness that we heard the news of the passing of BC's former Premier John Horgan. He was a great champion of the collective efforts of NIDMAR and PCU-WHS to achieve much-needed improved outcomes for disabled workers.
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An Interview with Eric Costen, Deputy Minister Champion to PCU-WHS
Following a visit to the PCU-WHS Port Alberni campus and spending a full day meeting with PCU-WHS and NIDMAR staff, he agreed to sit down for an interview.full story |
Associate Deputy Minister of Health Canada visits PCU-WHS and NIDMAR
Eric Costen, Associate Deputy Minister of Health Canada, visited the Port Alberni campus for meetings with PCU-WHS and NIDMARfull story |
IFDM 2024 - A GREAT SUCCESS
Conference considered a "great success" by the 320 registered delegates in attendance at IFDM 2024 held in Vancouver, Canada, Sept. 16 and 17full story |
Minister Announces Reducing Poverty Initiative
Formal launch of the Reducing Poverty Initiative took place July 25 with the announcement made by the Hon. Sheila Malcolmson, Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction.
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Literature Review on Early Return to Work
Why is early intervention of return to work following the onset of a mental and/or physical health impairment critical within a return to work framework?
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IFDM 2024 EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO JULY 15, 2024
IFDM 2024 scheduled to take place in Vancouver, Sept. 15-17 announces Program, Early Bird Registration, and special rates for travel and hotel details are all available on its website. Due to significant interest and demand, the Early Bird Registration Rate has been extended to July 15, 2024.full story |
NIDMAR Announces Appointment of Anne Whitley for the Reducing Poverty Initiative
NIDMAR is pleased to announce the appointment of Anne Whitleyas Senior Client Services Assistant for the Reducing Poverty through Early Intervention and Occupational Rehabilitation Initiative. full story |
The CDMP Designation, Explained - New Video Now Available
The CDMP Designation, Explained video sets out the leadership, opportunities, and impact that CDMPs can have, with their focus being to maintain employment for individuals living with a mental or physical impairment. They are specialized in effective early intervention, coordinating occupational rehabilitation, and guiding the process of returning an injured or disabled employee back into the workplace. This 6-1/2 minute video also identifies some of the many varied career opportunities and financial stability that this profession provides for those having the CDMP designation.
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Disability Management Implementation Guide Now Available
Following receipt of many requests for a "plain-language", easy to follow, guide for employers in setting up a Disability Management Program for their workplace to meet legislative requirements as well as assist in retaining knowledgeable and skilled employees, we are pleased to provide the attached document as a pdf file available for download.
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CDMP Graduation Ceremony PERKESO Malaysia March 2024
THE SIGNIFICANCE OF THE CERTIFIED DISABILITY MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT The 2024 PERKESO Professional Certification Graduation Ceremony celebrated the successful certification of 183 individuals who passed the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified International Pension and Retirement Professional (CIPRP) examinations in Malaysia. This accomplishment represents a noteworthy milestone in recognizing professionalism in Disability Management and retirement planning within the country. full story |
