CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment

06/05/2026

Key conversations and resources about disability employment awareness will continue beyond National AccessAbility Week at the 31st Annual CASE Conference.

Join CASE and the Centre for Community-Based Research for a break-out session to explore the resources we developed that share both the employment journeys of persons experiencing disability and the perspectives of employers.

What makes employment harder, and what works? Let’s talk!

Visit this page to discover and share their insights to start the important conversations now https://www.supportedemployment.ca/national-accessability-week/.

Join our session at the CASE conference next week for an interactive discussion!

06/04/2026

Alex: Making a Mark. 🎧 “People with disabilities have a tremendous amount to offer and what they really need is understanding, because minor accommodations can make all the difference.” - Alex 🌟

Learn more about this mentorship experience: https://ow.ly/vSgv50Z7iHU

MentorAbility Ontario March Of Dimes Canada

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Alex : Laisser sa marque. 🎧 « Les personnes en situation de handicap ont énormément à offrir, et ce dont elles ont réellement besoin, c’est de compréhension, car de petits accommodements peuvent faire toute la différence. » – Alex 🌟

En savoir plus sur cette expérience de mentorat : https://ow.ly/TWBy50Z7iHV

Canada

06/03/2026

CASE honours the passing of David Roche, 82, noted Canadian comedian, performer and disability rights advocate.

David Roche was appointed a member of the Order of Canada in 2022 for his pioneering contributions to disability arts and his decades of work promoting acceptance and inclusion.

CASE featured David Roche as keynote speaker at a previous national supported employment conference. He performed his one-man show, “The Church of 80% Sincerity,” from the Clinton White House and the Kennedy Center to the Sydney Olympics Arts Festival and stages across New Zealand, Russia and England.

To recognize David Roche's life and contributions, visit his obituary page: https://www.devlinfuneralhome.ca/obituary/David-Roche

Celebrate the life of David Roche and join others in sharing memories, stories, and condolences.

06/03/2026

📰 Sector News: Ottawa-based CASE member LiveWorkPlay has joined The BUSY Group, an international not-for-profit organization delivering employment, education, training, and community services across Australia, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and Canada.

For LiveWorkPlay, joining The BUSY Group means becoming part of a larger values-aligned organization with decades of experience, substantial operational capacity, and a proven track record of sustainability and growth.

Learn more: https://mailchi.mp/liveworkplay/joiningthebusygroup

For 31 years and counting, LiveWorkPlay has helped the community welcome and include people with intellectual disabilities, autistic persons, and individuals with a dual diagnosis to live, work, and play as valued citizens.

06/03/2026

It's National AccessAbility Week. We know workplace stigma against persons who experience disability is real, and it’s harmful. CASE partnered with Signal49 Research on ‘Overcoming Workplace Stigma: Inclusive Strategies for Supporting People Experiencing Disability.’

As well as researching the workplace experiences of persons experiencing disability, this issue briefing identifies knowledge gaps and explores potential solutions. 💡 Share your thoughts in the comments!

Explore the issue briefing as a flipbook here:
https://www.flipsnack.com/AEC8B59BDC9/overcoming-workplace-stigma

06/02/2026

Spark conversations about disability employment for National AccessAbility Week and beyond! ✨

CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment partnered with the Centre for Community-Based Research to better understand the employment journeys of persons experiencing disability. We interviewed 15 job seekers and employees with diverse experiences with disability and employment in Canada to learn their perspectives. What makes employment harder, and what works?

We also spoke with two industry associations, ECO Canada and Tourism HR Canada, for employer perspectives around disability inclusion in the workplace.

One thing from the research was clear: lack of knowledge about disability is one of the biggest barriers.

Visit this page to access their stories and suggestions for improvement, then spark conversations to spread awareness about disability inclusion: https://www.supportedemployment.ca/national-accessability-week/

06/01/2026

The countdown is on — only one week until the ! 🚀

Be part of the conversation shaping the future of supported employment at this year’s conference, hosted in partnership with CCRW and Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN), June 9–11, 2026, in Ottawa, Ontario. Gain practical strategies, hear from sector leaders, explore the latest research and trends, and connect with a national network of professionals committed to inclusive employment. 🤝

Now is the time to secure your spot! Register today and explore the full conference schedule:
https://ow.ly/Xl7F50Z4EX2 🔎

Already registered? Download the conference app to personalize your schedule, connect with fellow attendees, and stay informed throughout the event: https://ow.ly/SI6F50Z4EX5


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Le compte à rebours est lancé – plus qu’une semaine avant le ! 🚀

Participez au débat qui façonnera l’avenir du soutien à l’emploi lors du congrès de cette année, organisé en partenariat avec le CCRT et l’ODEN, du 9 au 11 juin 2026, à Ottawa (Ontario).

Vous pourrez acquérir des stratégies pratiques, écouter les leaders du secteur, explorer les dernières recherches et tendances, et vous connecter à un réseau national de professionnelles et professionnels engagés en faveur de l’emploi inclusif. 🤝

C’est le moment de réserver votre place! Inscrivez-vous dès aujourd’hui et découvrez le programme complet du congrès : https://ow.ly/9lx750Z4EX6 🔎

Votre inscription est déjà faite? Téléchargez l’application du congrès pour personnaliser votre programme, entrer en contact avec d’autres personnes participantes et recevoir des infos tout au long de l’événement : https://ow.ly/SI6F50Z4EX5

06/01/2026

It's National AccessAbility Week! Did you know that the biggest employment barrier for persons experiencing disability isn’t the disability – it’s other people’s lack of knowledge about disability?

To address knowledge gaps around disability and employment, CASE is excited to share Sparking Conversations, a resource kit with stories, social media graphics and text, video links and materials. Use this resource kit to spread awareness and start conversations around disability and employment.

https://ow.ly/MWPy50Z4EBa

What does National AccessAbility Week mean to you? How will you recognize it?

05/29/2026

We Feed Canada is a fully funded, online training program designed to help jobseekers build the skills and confidence needed to enter the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Through this program, participants gain:

✅ Foundational industry knowledge (food safety, workplace expectations, manufacturing processes)
✅ Essential workplace and transferable skills (communication, teamwork, digital skills, safety)
✅ Getting started is straightforward.

Please reach out to Deborah McGowan, [email protected] for more information.

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« Nous nourrissons le Canada » est un programme de formation en ligne entièrement financé, qui vise à aider les chercheurs d’emploi à acquérir les compétences et la confiance nécessaires pour travailler dans l’industrie des aliments et des boissons.

Grâce à ce programme, les participants acquièrent :

✅ Des connaissances fondamentales de l’industrie (salubrité alimentaire, attentes en milieu de travail, procédés de fabrication)
✅ Des compétences essentielles du milieu de travail et des compétences transférables (communication, travail d’équipe, compétences numériques, sécurité)
✅ La mise en place est simple.

Veuillez contacter Francine Drisdelle-Mercuri, [email protected], pour un complément d’information.

05/28/2026

✅ Resource alert: The Canadian Accessibility Network’s Employment Lifecycle Accessibility Framework is a plain language resource for individuals and employers interested in implementing inclusive, accessible employment initiatives. 💡

The Framework provides easy-to-use tools that allow users to assess each stage of the employment lifecycle within their organizations and identify how to improve accessibility practices.

Access the framework in English or French here: https://www.can-rca.ca/resources/

The Canadian Accessibility Network is pleased to share the following collection of resources with individuals, organizations, businesses, and communities