Accessibility Standards Advisory Council Welcomes New Chair Matthew Shaw
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A gritty short film shirks the tropes that haunt stories about disability By Samantha Nelson AUGUST 24, 2021 Stories about Paralympians are often framed as inspiring tales of overcoming adversity. But a new campaign from Canadian agency Cossette for World Wheelchair Rugby (WWR) aims to change that narrative by decentering the perceptions of non-disabled audiences and simply…
For diverse suppliers, the logistics and benefits behind certification are many. Here’s a breakdown. A Brief History In 1963, President John F. Kennedy championed the Civil Rights Act. Since that time, diversity in the workforce has taken leaps forward. By the end of the 60s, President Nixon signed an executive order to officiate supplier…
MEDIA RELEASE September 10, 2018 Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada announces RBC as first Founding Member to support disabled owned and Veteran owned businesses in Canada Toronto, ON, September 10, 2018 – Deidre Guy, Founder of the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), is thrilled to announce the…
In honour of the women and men that serve or have served our country in the Canadian military, we want to highlight some of what makes these people so special. Over the years of working with our certified Veteran suppliers, we’ve come to really respect and appreciate the common traits they share. Compassion Despite the…
Event Type : Webinars Starts at May 04, 2021 1:00 PM Eastern Finishes at May 04, 2021 2:00 PM Eastern Audience/Level: General 1.0-2.0 Panel includes: Cassandra Dorrington and Darrell Schuurman Hosted by: Devika Pandey Panel Speaker: Deidre Guy Supplier diversity is about the advancement of business diversity and inclusion in Canada by bringing more women-owned, BIPOC-owned, LGBTQ2+-owned and PwD-owned…
Businesses and Other Organizations Required Under Legislation to Ensure Barrier-Free Access for Manitobans with Disabilities: Squires The Manitoba government is launching a new online engagement to gather feedback from Manitobans about their experiences with customer service and to ensure those with disabilities are protected with the same or similar access provided to others, Families Minister…