BUSINESSES NEED SKILLED WORKERS

For your business to succeed, you need to have the best talent on your team.

Managers need to invest in people who show potential and want to grow with your business.

PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES ARE AN UNDISCOVERED SOURCE OF TALENT

Broadening your recruitment process to include applicants with disabilities can give you access to a wider pool of skilled and talented individuals.

According to Statistics Canada, about 1.5 million Ontarians, or 13.5 per cent have disabilities.

Many people with disabilities are educated, experienced and qualified. Consideralso that people can acquire disabilities anytime throughout their life, which means that this talent pool has a wealth of training and skills to offer your workforce.

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The business case for hiring people with disabilities is simple:

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WE CAN HELP

If you are an employer looking to hire, an Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) employment supports service provider can help. These are agencies in the community that specialize in connecting employers with qualifiedcandidates from the ODSP.

In this kit, you will find information on:

• choosing a service provider that’s right for you

• the myths vs. the facts on people with disabilities

• tips on accommodations and inclusiveness

• and more…

Read on to discover how you can find your next talented hire.

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DON’T LET gOOD TALENT gO TO WASTE. For more information visit ontario.ca/DontWasteTalent.