National Institute of Disability Management and Research

06/09/2026

Join the Leaders setting the Gold Standard in DM Leadership🤝

💡 For more information about CDMP-E, please check out the chatbot-https://cdmpgoldstandardguide.nidmar.ca/. This helpful tool can provide additional details, answer common questions, and help guide you to the information you need quickly and easily.

“This designation recognises leaders who have the vision and capability to strengthen capacity, influence policy and advance disability management as a strategic priority. I strongly recommend the CDMP-E to leaders committed to creating better outcomes for individuals, organisations and society.”
– Dr. Azman, Chief Executive Officer of the Social Security Organization, Malaysia

“As a long‑standing CDMP, I see the CDMP‑E as a natural progression, from professional excellence to executive leadership. It signals that a leader has the experience, judgment, and strategic capability to influence human outcomes, organizational strategy, and culture.
– Lorraine Evans, Director, National Disability Management Policy, Canada Post

06/04/2026

On this Thursday of National AccessAbility Week, NIDMAR is highlighting the educational aspect of this year’s theme: “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”

Through advanced education and research, Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences demonstrates its commitment to creating safer workplaces and supporting the successful integration of persons with disabilities into the workforce.🤝

At Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, students gain the knowledge, skills, and practical tools needed to enter fields that contribute to a stronger, more inclusive, and accessible Canada.🍁

💡 Interested in learning more about Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences and exploring its programs?

Check out the links below to discover how its programs are helping build a stronger, more accessible Canada.👇

✨https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/
✨https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/acrtw/
✨https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/bdm/
✨https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/continuing-professional-education/

06/03/2026

📅 On this Wednesday of National AccessAbility week, NIDMAR is focusing on the CDMP designation and the role it plays in theme of this year: “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”

The CDMP designation equips professionals with the knowledge, skills, and practical judgment needed to support workers through injury, illness, and disability. The designation provides a strong foundation in early intervention, occupational rehabilitation, and coordinating return‑to‑work plans that work for both the employee and the employer.

This speaks directly to the focus of National AccessAbility Week, as CDMPs contribute to building a strong, accessible Canada by ensuring that workers with disabilities are supported, accommodated, and able to remain in the workforce.

Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gaWJrPgC

06/02/2026

📅 This year, Canadians are celebrating National AccessAbility from May 31 to June 6, 2026. The theme for 2026 is an important one: “Building a Strong, Accessible Canada.”

Thus, on this Tuesday of National AccessAbility Week, we at NIDMAR reflect on the important role employers play in removing barriers and supporting employees who experience illness, injury, or disability.

As you may have seen from previous posts, our work and our partnership with the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board (WSIB) strengthens our commitment to helping organizations strengthen their workplace disability management practices and better support employees throughout their return-to-work journey. Thus, contributing to a more accessible Canada for everyone.

One way employers can take meaningful action is through a confidential Workplace Disability Management Assessment. These assessments help organizations evaluate their disability management, accommodation, and return-to-work practices, enabling them to retain skilled workers, reduce disability-related costs, and create more supportive and accessible workplaces.

For organizations considering an assessment, 2026 marks the final year for BC employers to access grant funding for a confidential Workplace Disability Management Assessment. https://www.nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=300

Interested in learning more about the Workplace Disability Management Assessment? Click the link below to watch a comprehensive overview:
👉 https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=T0H6bh5bbvoipvzW&v=qzoD-3iAh3E&feature=youtu.be

05/29/2026

Proud moment for NIDMAR as we officially launch the CDMP-E designation.

Excited for what’s ahead and for the leaders who will carry this designation forward.

Your certification achievement reflects a strong commitment to excellence and leadership in the field of disability management. Congratulations to all who have earned this distinguished designation! 🥳

05/22/2026

05/19/2026

The application deadline is approaching for the WDA Grant Scholarship for the Bachelor of Disability Management.

Attention✨The application deadline is approaching for the WDA Grant Scholarship for the Bachelor of Disability Management.

Application deadline: May 31, 2026. 📅

Take advantage of this opportunity to pursue your academic and career goals.

Don't miss out, apply now and seize the chance to unlock your potential!

FINAL INTAKE: Fall 2026, for 1 year of scholarship towards part-time or full-time study.

✨Successful applicants may be eligible for an additional $1000-2000 scholarship towards their second year of study.

WDA Scholarship Information Booklet-
https://www.pcu-whs.ca/wp-content/uploads/WDA-Information-Booklet-2026.pdf

WDA Scholarship Application Form-
https://www.pcu-whs.ca/wp-content/uploads/WDA-Grant-Scholarship-Application-Form-2026.pdf

05/04/2026

Safety and Health Week- May 4-9, 2026 📅

During Safety and Health Week, NIDMAR reaffirms its commitment to reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability.

Why this matters:

📌 1,500,000
1.5 million Canadians – are individuals with disabilities, unemployed, and living below the poverty line

📌 500,000
500,000 employed Canadians every week – are unable to work due to mental health problems

📌 $51,000,000,000
$51 billion every year – economic burden of mental illness in Canada

📌 80% of Canadians who acquire a disability – acquire it during their working life

📌 27% of Canadians aged 15+ – that’s 8 million people – live with a disability. That’s more than 1 in 4 Canadians.

📌 19:1 – ratio of accepted permanent disability to fatality claims in Canada

2026 is the FINAL year for BC employers to access grant funding for a confidential Workplace Disability Management Assessment. nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=284

If you're interested in supporting injured workers and retaining valuable employees, learn more here: https://youtu.be/qzoD-3iAh3E?si=yeB5BrqmUhScdeEX

Employers: https://www.reducingpoverty.nidmar.ca/for-employers/
Individuals: https://www.reducingpoverty.nidmar.ca/for-individuals/

04/28/2026

The National Day of Mourning, observed each year on April 28, is a time to honour and remember workers who have been killed, injured, or made ill because of workplace incidents. It also calls on all of us to reaffirm our commitment to safer, healthier work environments and to preventing future harm.

Learn more at: https://www.ccohs.ca/events/mourning

03/04/2026

📣 Interested in this career path?

Check out the Bachelor of Disability Management (BDM) program! It's a fully online degree designed to prepare you for a rewarding role in workplace health and return-to-work coordination.

🌟Learn more about this program here:
https://www.pcu-whs.ca/programs/bdm/

👉 Start your journey toward becoming a leader in workplace inclusion and health!