People with Disabilities
Employers are invited to get involved with Workforce Diversity Edmonton. This Edmonton Chamber of Commerce initiative addresses workforce barriers to the full participation of diverse peoples seeking work.
- WORKink Alberta is dedicated to persons with disabilities seeking work and employers who have job opportunities.
- Alberta government-funded non-profit agencies assist people with disabilities seeking work, and provide employer supports that aid in the successful recruitment and retention of individuals with disabilities:
Additional information
Canadian Human Rights Commission is responsible for ensuring that federally regulated employers provide equal opportunities for employment to the four designated groups: women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.
Assistive Technology/Assistive Devices (ATAD) - The AT/AD Industry Sector Office's objective is to provide support to organizations that develop, produce and/or market products, systems and services for people with disabilities, including both the high and low-tech sectors of this growing industry.
Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities is a consumer-directed organization that actively promotes full participation in society for Albertans with disabilities.
Job Accommodation Services (JAS) is a fee-based service, that supports employers and employees in setting up an inclusive and healthy environment; thereby preventing conflict, managing disability, as well as preventing occupational disability through ergonomic evaluations.
Alberta Association of the Deaf (AAD) promotes equal rights for Deaf Albertans while endeavoring to improve the quality of life for Deaf people in general.
The Barrier-Free Design Guide is a publication about minimum requirements for accessibility that must be met when buildings and facilities are constructed or renovated.
