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Disability employment inclusion and workplace accessibility in Canada. Championing supported employment. Home of Canada's national #MentorAbility program.

Employer flexibility unlocks capability rather than lowering standards. Person with light skin and a pink shirt uses a wheelchair in a work setting. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE).
New Members badge for the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) with a background of four staff of CASE member organizations working collaboratively at a conference table.
Person with dark skin and dark hair stands with a person with light skin and dark hair with pink streaks in a warehouse work setting, both wearing high-visibility vests. Certificate Program: Foundations of Supported Employment. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment.
Microphone on stand with text promoting the Abilities at Work podcast available on Spotify in English and French.
Angie Amaris with Michelle (Client) and Lucy Jones (Career Development Specialist) “celebrating success at work” in front of a yellow background. CASE Member Spotlight. L’ACSE Membre à l'honneur. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment.
New Blog Post: Supporting Workers Impacted by Domestic Violence. Read Now. Background of a mechanical typewriter and a pen. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment.
Les handicaps invisibles posent un dilemme constant quant à la divulgation. Divulguer, ou non? Des mains à la peau claire tapent sur le clavier d’un ordinateur portable. Logo de l’Association canadienne de soutien à l’emploi (ACSE).
Non-apparent disabilities are a constant disclosure dilemma. To disclose, or not to disclose? Light-skinned hands type on a laptop keyboard. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE).
If each era of disability rights was defined by what it refused to accept… what will our era be known for refusing to accept? “The Unresolved Question,” a slide presented by Barry Galloway in Still Climbing: The Unfinished Journey of Inclusion at the 2026 CASE Conference
Une miniature YouTube avec deux personnes souriantes et discutant dans un cadre intérieur chaleureux, une interprétation en langue des signes dans le coin supérieur droit.
Poster for CANNEXUS 27 career development conference in Ottawa, January 25-27, 2027, announcing registration open with early rates until September 9.
Barry Galloway speaking behind a microphone. Are we still trying to fit people into systems — or are we finally redesigning systems around human diversity? “The Unresolved Question,” a slide presented by Barry Galloway in Still Climbing: The Unfinished Journey of Inclusion at the 2026 CASE Conference
Être jugé ou jugée avant que ses compétences soient reconnues limite les possibilités. Une personne à la peau claire, aux cheveux roses et violets, portant des lunettes et utilisant un fauteuil roulant travaille à un ordinateur portable. Logo de l’Association canadienne de soutien à l’emploi (ACSE).
Being judged before being recognized limits opportunity. Person with light skin and purple and pink hair and glasses using a wheelchair works at a laptop. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE).
Disability Pride Month flag, muliti-colored diagonal stripe ono a dark grey background, logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) in the lower left corner.
We need to pay attention to the school to work transition, as well as to older workers aging into disability lived experiences. Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai, DWC Steering Committee “Key Themes from the DWC 2025 Conference Session,” a slide presented at the 2026 CASE Conference
National survey for career development practitioners. Share your experience! Hands holding a clipboard with a checklist.
Disability and work are manageable; rigid systems are not. Person with medium-dark skin and short dark hair and beard uses a tablet in a work setting. Logo of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE).
CASE e-newsletters. Stay up-to-date on employment inclusion and supported employment. Subscribe. Infolettres de l'ACSE Restez au courant de l'actualité de l'inclusion en emploi et du soutien à l'emploi. Abonnez-vous .
Work doesn’t exist in isolation – instead, work is a part of life and lived circumstances, both affecting and affected by lived and living experience. Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai, DWC Steering Committee “Key Themes from the DWC 2025 Conference Session,” a slide presented at the 2026 CASE Conference
Yellow background with CASE logo promoting summer learning opportunities and professional development certificates. Blue paper torn away to reveal the text "Everyone has a story."
Person with dark skin arranging wooden blocks spelling LEARN, promoting summer learning programs by CASE, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment.
Getting a job is not enough – we need to be thinking about the quality of the employment experience. Dr. Mahadeo A. Sukhai, DWC Steering Committee “Key Themes from the DWC 2025 Conference Session,” a slide presented at the 2026 CASE Conference
Canadian Association for Supported Employment banner promoting disability inclusion with a person wearing a prosthetic arm standing confidently and the message "The biggest challenge at work isn't disability."
Colorful cubes spelling LEARN and LEAD intersecting, promoting summer learning opportunities by the Canadian Association for Supported Employment.
Gold badge with 'NEW MEMBERS' text for the Canadian Association for Supported Employment over a blurred audience background.
Group of MentorAbility team members seated at round tables in a conference room, engaging in conversation.
Rose : Trois mentors pour trois parcours possible. La rencontre s'est bien passée et a permis de voir si ces trois types de postes pouvaient correspondre au parcours et au profil de Rose.
Gold badge announcing new members of the Canadian Association for Supported Employment with a blurred audience in the background.
Kateryna Zmytrovych and Erica Ruth Kelly stand close together near a presentation screen, one holding a red water bottle and both wearing event lanyards.
Person with light skin and light brown hair wearing an orange shirt seated in front of a computer screen in a work setting. Right role. Right skills. I can do it. Learn about disability inclusion. Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) logo.
Alex: Making a Mark. Facilitated by March of Dimes Canada. Logos: Ontario Disability Employment Network, MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.
Quote: ““you have...people thinking that you’re just taking advantage...” Citation: Experiences of Workplace Stigma, Overcoming Workplace Stigma: Inclusive Strategies for Supporting People Experiencing Disability Signal49 Research Issue Briefing, January 9, 2026, in partnership with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE). CASE logo.
31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. 31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Young person with light skin, short curly hair and a prosthetic arm stands in a retail workspace. The biggest challenge at work isn’t accessibility, it’s disability. Learn about disability inclusion. Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) logo.
31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. 31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Old-fashioned microphone on a yellow background. Abilities at Work, Les Forces Au Travail. Podcast, Balado. Available on Spotify. Disponible sur Spotify.
Save the date for a free virtual conference on Building an Accessible Canada, June 2, 2026, from 1pm to 5pm ET, celebrating National AccessAbility Week.
31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. 31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Save the date: Building an Accessible Canada: Ideas, Impact and Innovation. A free virtual conference in celebration of National AccessAbility Week. June 2, 2026, 1 pm – 5 pm (ET). Logos: Easter Seals Canada, CCRW, IDC/BCANDS
CASE/ACSE, New Blog Post. Break the Cycle of Misinformation. Rompre le cycle de la désinformation. Read now/Lire. White typewriter and navy pen on a yellow background.
New Members, Canadian Association for Supported Employment, CASE. Gold badge on background showing people seated at in a conference.
Group of twelve CASE Board Directors. Call to Apply: CASE Board Directors. Through workforce participation we promote full membership and social inclusion for all persons in Canada experiencing disability. CASE Canadian Association for Supported Employment logo.
Become a conference partner. 31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. Devenez partenaire du congrès. 31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Gala reception and entertainment. 31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. Réception de gala et animations.31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Kelsey: A Perfect Treat. Facilitated by Fort St. John Association for Community Living. Logos: MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.
New Members, Canadian Association for Supported Employment, CASE. Gold badge on background showing people seated at in a conference.
Person with long light brown hair holds a tablet in front of a bold yellow background. A 1-day certificate program Strengths-Based Career Development in the Age of AI Next offered: July 16, 2026
Lily: Experience is Key. Facilitated by Life Directions. Logos: March of Dimes Canada, ODEN, MentorAbility Canada, the Canadian Association for Supported Employment and the Government of Canada.
Can accessible self-employment pathways help neurodivergent individuals focus on their unique strengths while also addressing their needs? CASE Canadian Association for Supported Employment, Conversation Starters. Let’s talk about disability employment inclusion.
New Members, Canadian Association for Supported Employment, CASE. Gold badge on background showing people seated at in a conference.
Entrepreneurs Marketplace. 31st National Supported Employment Conference, June 9-11, 2025, Ottawa, Ontario. Salon de l’entrepreneuriat. 31e Congrès annuel pancanadien du soutien à l’emploi, Du 9 au 11 juin, 2026. Logos: CASE/ACSE, CCRW/CCRT, ODEN.
Quote: “These symptoms worsen under stress, yet instead of compassion I have encountered dehumanizing attitudes and impatience from those meant to provide care.” Citation: Experiences of Workplace Stigma Overcoming Workplace Stigma: Inclusive Strategies for Supporting People Experiencing Disability Signal49 Research Issue Briefing, January 9, 2026 in partnership with the Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE). CASE logo.