Saying you’re committed to disability inclusion isn’t good enough.

We’re making progress — but statistics show still more opportunity to recruit diverse talent.

In Canada, 50 per cent of those with one or more disabilities have a university degree. Employment outcomes for them? The same as someone with a high-school diploma.

Disability inclusion is driving the future of work in this country. You may not be aware of this in this city, but it’s happening. And Toronto businesses that don’t make a culture shift and fully embrace disability inclusion will be left behind.

It’s imperative that businesses recruit from the disability talent pool, in order to stay successful and competitive in the years ahead. Over 600,000 Canadians who have a disability can — and want to — work.

Accommodations now being made for many employees, writes Jeannette Campbell