CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment

08/27/2026

Introducing a new CASE Member: Spectrum Of Light Support Services 🌟

Founded by Ariela Koldorf, Spectrum of Light provides consulting, coaching, capacity building, and customized professional development through workshops, webinars, keynotes, and facilitated learning.

With more than 20 years of experience across education, human services, and complex support systems, Ariela equips leaders, teams, and professionals with practical strategies to strengthen communication, improve practices, and better support diverse ways of thinking, working, and engaging.

Learn more at spectrumoflight.ca or contact [email protected].

Ariela Koldorf helps organizations strengthen leadership, create neuroinclusive environments, and improve communication through consulting, speaking, and professional learning.

08/26/2026

We asked CASE Learning & Development's Akshi Chadha this question: "Why do we emphasize accessibility and inclusion in our professional development offerings?" 🧐

"We focus on accessibility and inclusion in our programs and courses because this is the only way to create anything. I find these values are necessary for any form of information or communication that we want to make available and useful to as many people as possible.

We keep these values at the forefront of every aspect of the development process. From researching the most current information on disability-inclusive career support to sharing this information through accessible and inclusive language and design. This is the way to connect with diverse members of our communities while also connecting them to the resources and information they need for their work." 🤝

-- Akshi Chadha, Curriculum and Learning Experience Specialist

🎓Learn more about upcoming CASE certificate programs here: https://ow.ly/ya9n50ZFjwT

08/26/2026

🗓️ Join us virtually on September 29, 2026, from 12 to 1:30 p.m. (ET) for the CASE Annual General Meeting. We’re delighted to present accessibility advocate and content creator Madison Tevlin as guest speaker.

Only CASE members are eligible to vote, but all are welcome to attend for updates and Madison’s presentation. ASL interpretation and closed captioning will be provided

Register here: https://ow.ly/pgXc50ZFne2 ✍️

This event is funded in part by the Government of Canada.

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🗓️ Participez à distance à l’Assemblée générale annuelle de l’ACSE le 29 septembre de midi à 13 h 30 (HE). Nous serons heureux et heureuses de vous présenter notre conférencière invitée, la défenseure de l’accessibilité et créatrice de contenu, Madison Tevlin.

Seules les personnes membres de l’ACSE peuvent voter, mais tout le monde peut assister à l’Assemblée pour des mises à jour ainsi que la présentation de Madison. L’interprétation en ASL ainsi que des sous-titres seront disponibles.

Inscrivez-vous ici : https://ow.ly/pgXc50ZFne2 ✍️

Cet événement est financé en partie par le gouvernement du Canada.

08/25/2026

Maintenant disponible en français!

La trousse, Lancer le dialogue : Les facteurs qui favorisent ou freinent l’emploi des personnes en situation de handicap, a été mise au point pour partager les résultats de l’étude et encourager les gens à réfléchir et à discuter du handicap et de l’emploi.

Elle a été conçue pour toute personne souhaitant en apprendre davantage sur l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap. Elle offre également des informations utiles et pratiques aux prestataires de services d’emploi et aux employeurs.

https://ow.ly/GP1650ZFji2

08/24/2026

Brittany asked for an ASL interpreter for an interview once. Then, silence.

Brittany Gillies, a deaf legal professional from Ontario, shares how accessibility has shaped her employment journey in this new video. Her experience reflects themes highlighted in CASE's National AccessAbility Awareness Week research.

🌟 Learn from Britanny’s story: https://ow.ly/bCet50ZENIH

* If you're on Instagram, check out the comments on this post by @ brittany.gillies to learn about the experiences of other deaf job seekers!

I asked for an ASL interpreter for an interview once. Then, silence...

08/21/2026

New CASE Member Introduction: Trust-in-Yourself (T-i-Y) 🤝

Based in Toronto, T-i-Y is a social enterprise that unlocks pathways to technology careers for neurodiverse professionals. Through accessible digital literacy training, inclusive learning experiences, and employment support, T-i-Y supports the development of careers in information technology and cyber-security. 🖥️

For non-profit organizations, employment service providers, and community partners, T-i-Y offers:

• Accessible and cost-effective technology training
• Comprehensive technical and communication skills assessments
• Seamless program integration through their modular learning approach
• Improved participant outcomes and new pathways into the technology sector

Interested in partnership opportunities or learning more? Connect with Sam via https://trust-in-yourself.ca/ 📧

08/20/2026

Support helps! When people access advocates or structured supports, their employment paths shift from isolation toward opportunity. 🤝

Major employment barriers faced by persons experiencing disability include stigma, lack of knowledge about disability, and rigid workplace policies, according to recent research conducted by CASE and the Centre for Community Based Research.

Do employment supports make a difference? 🧐What about education for employers?

Comment or share this post with your thoughts. Let’s keep conversations about disability inclusion going.

08/20/2026

Lorsque les participantes et les participants ont eu accès à des intermédiaires en emploi ou à des mesures de soutien structurées, leur parcours professionnel a évolué de manière significative, passant de l’isolement à plus de d’occasions. 🤝

Selon une récente étude menée par l’ACSE et le Centre for Community Based Research, les principaux obstacles auxquels font face les personnes en situation de handicap sont la stigmatisation, le manque de connaissances sur le handicap ainsi que des politiques en milieu de travail trop rigides.

Le soutien à l’emploi fait-il une différence? Et la sensibilisation des employeurs? 🧐Commentez, ou partagez ce billet en disant ce que vous en pensez.

Poursuivons les conversations au sujet de l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap.

08/19/2026

As part of the NAAW 2025-26 project, we're proud to feature Brittany Gillies, a deaf legal professional from Ontario.

In this video, Brittany shares how accessibility has shaped her employment journey, influencing both the opportunities she has been able to access and the challenges she has faced. Her experience reflects themes highlighted in CASE's NAAW research.

Watch the video and stay tuned for more stories!

08/19/2026

In our new Foundations of Supported Employment program, learners are invited to connect theory, knowledge, and concepts to the development of their own personal practices.

CASE Learning & Development programs humanize the professional development experience by imbuing the principles of trust, presence, awareness, and empathy into every aspect of the learner’s journey.

The September cohort is full! Join us by registering here for the November cohort: https://ow.ly/5iqA50ZB19B