Accessible Employment Services: Changing attitudes about accommodations in the workplace
Changing attitudes about accommodations in the workplace- Melody’s story. When workplaces are accessible to everyone, they foster a culture of diversity and equality and harness the unique skills and perspectives that individuals with disabilities bring. SCIO Accessible Employment Services client Melody shares her experiences as a job seeker trying to find work. With a stellar […]
Accessible Employment Services: Judy’ Journey
For over 40 years, the Accessible Employment Services team has been fostering connections between job seekers and employers who prioritize accessible work environments. Discovering meaningful and accessible employment is a journey and everyone’s journey is unique. Judy shares her journey and the support AES provided during her transition. Judy’s Journey Throughout the year, I serve […]
Bill Russell: The Possibilities Project Opened My World
Bill Russell is a resident of St. Thomas, Ontario who is surrounded by his loving wife Sharon, children and grandkids. He has worked for TD Canada Trust for over 18 years as a mortgage and credit specialist. While battling cancer, in 2022 a new mass was discovered pushing against Bill’s spine at the T9 and […]
Canada Disability Benefit Passes Parliament
Last week, Bill C-22, The Canada Disability Benefit passed Parliament, signalling victory for people with disabilities across Canada. The Bill proposes to create a federal income supplement for working age people with disabilities. Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion Carla Qualtrough calls this proposal a game changer that would benefit hundreds of thousands […]
Remembering David Onley, A Mentor, Friend and Champion of SCIO
David Onley is a familiar name across SCIO’s community, and one that invites delightful memories for many. The former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario devoted his life to enhancing accessibility in the province, and indeed, Canada, with no shortage of admirers and mentees in the disability community. Mr. Onley was a member of our organization for […]
