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IWSCC Newsletter – March 2022

Word of the Month: Listening. Listening is the ability to accurately receive and interpret messages in the communication process. It requires patience, empathy, and commitment.   Corporate Corner Our Corporate Member – Procurement Assistance Canada with The Accessible Procurement Resource Centre – is inviting you to participate in a questionnaire relating to Canadian businesses owned…

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Senior Advisor, Accessibility and ID&E Specialist – 12 Month Contract – Remote, anywhere in Canada – 0003L9

Posting Date:  Feb 25, 2022, 10:31:19 AM Primary Location:  Ontario-Ottawa Job Type:  Contract Schedule:  Full-time EDC is Canada’s export credit agency, offering information, knowledge and innovative commercial solutions to help Canadian exporters and investors expand their international business. We take on risk so Canadian businesses can take on the world. When you join our team,…

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Shining An Entrepreneurial Spotlight On The Disability Community

What can we learn about entrepreneurship among people with disabilities (PwD) in Canada? Using data from Public Service and Procurement Canada, Statistics Canada, and the Chamber of Commerce, our infographic is a snapshot of Canada’s PwD-owned business landscape. The data tells a complex story about business ownership in the disability community, one where there is…

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Kmart has released an inclusive range of dolls with disabilities

This is amazing! – by Olivia Hart Kmart has received wide praise for its latest range of dolls which promote diversity and visibility for children and people of all ages with disabilities. The range includes fashion dolls who are blind, deaf, have a bionic leg, are in a wheelchair or on crutches. “We want all of our customers,…

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Accessibility: A source of future anxiety and a significant consideration for Canadian consumers today

Seven-in-ten Canadians say universal accessibility should be the goal for newly constructed buildings January 22, 2019 – As Canada’s population grows older, millions of Canadians find themselves worrying about decreased mobility, vision and hearing and the impact it may have on their own lives or the lives of loved ones. A new study from the…

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Strengthening the Supply Chain Through Diversity: Why Certification Matters

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…

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From Capable to Innovative: 10 Strengths and Challenges of Business Owners with Disabilities

Succeeding as an entrepreneur requires determination, and so does living with a disability. When the two worlds come together, the results can be surprising. Read on to discover how the underestimated exceed expectations.    What does disability look like? The answer is not always clear. Some challenges are visible while others are not. When someone…