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Canada is an affiliated but separate organization Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) EARN provides resources for employers to assist with recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement of employees with disabilities. Opening the doors of small business to employees with disabilities: Critical concerns and strategies for success (2014) * This report describes criteria for reasonable accommodations and examples of flexible work options. Although this guide is intended for small business, the research, strategies and resources may be applicable to medium or large enterprises. In this report small business is defined as a company with 500 or fewer employees. Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) The Employer Assistance and Resource Network (EARN) provides resources for employers to assist with recruitment, hiring, retention and advancement of employees with disabilities. Accommodation in the workplace: Resource Guide Describes types of reasonable accommodations (job restructuring, leave, modified schedule, modified workplace policies, reassignment and other accommodations) National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Since its founding in 1986, the National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS), has had the mandate to support full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada. Access to success: A guide for employers (2003) This guide provides examples from large employers (i.e. GE, BMO) who have fostered inclusion and accommodations in the workplace Treasury Board of Canada Through diversity and employment equity (in addition to other responsibilities), the Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer supports public servants in achieving a high-quality workforce and workplace. Creating a welcoming workplace for employees with disabilities Online resource provides concrete suggestions to accommodate, communicate with, welcome and consult with people with specific impairments (i.e. visual, hearing, physical, intellectual and hidden) Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) CCRW’s mission is to promote and support meaningful and equitable employment of people with disabilities. Accommodation Examples Examples of assistive technologies and how they are used are posted to the website. World Health Organization WHO is the directing and International Includes references and resources on workplace
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