1. ANSWERS….
MEETING YOUR LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT NEEDS
June 2011 ISSUE #6
We provide a “no fee” partnership not just a service!
“creating a society inclusive of people with disabilities”
OUR SOLUTIONS…… Do You Know…….
- 56 yrs of understanding the needs Checklist for hiring people with disabilities:
of employers. Supplying business,
government, communities with  Don't assume that people with disabilities need to be treated differently. Treat
quality service. them the same way you would treat any applicant with dignity and respect.
- Partnering up with corporations  Don't assume that people with disabilities are unemployable.
 Don't assume that people with disabilities lack the necessary education and
to enhance and develop diversity training for employment.
programs  Don't assume that people with disabilities do not want nor need to work.
- Helping you to achieve  Don't assume that your current management will need special training to learn
expectations and standards how to work with people with disabilities.
of the upcoming AODA law.  Don't assume that the cost of accident insurance will increase as a result of
hiring a person with a disability.
- Educate and provide resources  Don't assume that the work environment will be unsafe if an employee has a
- Provide qualified, pre-screened disability.
candidates.  Don't assume that reasonable accommodations are expensive. Most cost little
- Scheduling screening events in or nothing.
order to meet your employment  Don't assume a person with a disability is unable to perform an essential function.
 Don't assume that you don't have any jobs that a person with a disability can do.
needs as they arise, not after you  Do consider hiring qualified applicants who can perform the essential functions
need them. of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
 Ask questions that relate only to the person's qualifications and abilities to
perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable
OUR CANDIDATES INCLUDE……. accommodation.
 Ask questions that relate to information on the application form, including
- ACCOUNTANTS job duties he or she performed at previous jobs, educational background and
related items.
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March of Dimes Canada - Employment Services
10 Overlea Blvd. - Toronto - ON - M4H 1A4
Phone: 416.425.3463 ext 7228
Email: dtaylor@marchofdimes.ca
www.marchofdimes.ca