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78%

of Canadians are more likely to buy a product or service from a business that hires people who have a disability.

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Businesses with Inclusive cultures

are 8x more likely to achieve better business outcomes. Woman sitting at desk in office using sign language during a video conference

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Welcome to EmployEASE

Yes Employment Services, in partnership with PHARA, presents the EmployEASE Accessibility Program that empowers North Bay & Area Employers, through a range of FREE supports, to diversify their workplaces and to create inclusive and accessible work environments for employees with disabilities.

“Canada is working to become a country, and to help create a world, where persons with disabilities are included in every aspect of society.”
– The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion

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Grow your business with the EmployEASE Accessibility Program

Employer Services

Enhanced Employer Supports

Here’s a breakdown of some of the key components:

EmployEASE Comprehensive Training

In this program, employers will explore key aspects of disability inclusion in the workplace:

EmployEASE Accessibility Toolkits

Ensuring Access:

An Employers Guide to Workplace Accessibility

Designed to equip employers with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster an accessible workplace. Topics include: Workplace Accessibility, Understanding Its Meaning and Impact, Creating an Inclusive and Welcoming Workplaces, Enhancing Accessibility in the Workplace and Case Studies and Best Practices.

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Mental Health + Substance Use in the Workplace

For employers seeking to nurture a supportive and mentally healthy work environment. Topics include: Proactive Workplace Wellness, Why Acknowledging and Supporting Mental Health Matters, Identifying High-Risk Occupations, and Taking Action to Build a Supportive Work Environment.

Access Today EmployEASE - Toolkit Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use in the Workplace

Strategic Talent Management:

Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding & Retaining Persons with Disabilities

A comprehensive guide designed to equip employers with the knowledge and resources necessary to foster an accessible workplace. Topics Include: Disability Inclusion in the Workplace, Creating Inclusive Recruitment and Hiring Strategies, Onboarding and Training, Retaining Employees with Disabilities, and Enhanced Employer Supports and EmployEASE Comprehensive Training.

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Employer Needs Assessment & Supervisor/Managers Guide to Inclusion

The needs assessment process provides employers with invaluable insights into the current state of barriers within the workplace. It is designed to help employers evaluate and enhance accessibility practices within their workplace. Employers should use this tool as a guide to assessing various aspects of accessibility, covering general operations, physical spaces, digital platforms, communication methods, employee training, product and service offerings, feedback mechanisms, legal compliance, collaboration with accessibility organizations, and future plans.

Access Today EmployEASE - Toolkit Employer Needs Assessment

Employers contact us today for a free 1:1 needs assessment!

Our dedicated Employer Trainer and Support Specialists will develop a strategic action plan at no cost to help employers navigate disability inclusion effectively.

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Resources

Are you looking for resources in the following topics?

Workplace Accessibility Mental Health and Substance Use Resources Recruiting, Hiring, Onboarding & Retaining Persons with Disabilities Accessibility Needs Assessment

Reach out to our dedicated Employer Trainer and Support Specialists!

Facts

When you hire persons with disabilities, you help create an inclusive workplace that benefits everyone. There are hundreds of thousands of working-aged Canadians with disabilities who are ready and eager to work. They have the skills, enthusiasm and potential to bring great value to your organization.

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