December 3 is the International Day for Persons with Disabilities
The United Nations recognizes December 3 as the International Day for Persons with Disabilities. The day is meant to promote the rights of persons with disabilities, and to raise awareness of the challenges and realities they face in every aspect of life.
The theme for 2025 is “Fostering disability-inclusive societies for advancing social progress”. In the workplace, diversity and inclusion can foster a richer, more productive environment. When the employer ensures the workplace is inclusive, employees can find greater productivity and ease. Accommodations mean that an employee can grow, flourish, and feel they are doing meaningful work.
The JLP recently re-released an updated in-person Duty to Accommodate workshop as well as introducing a new virtual discussion, Duty to Accommodate: Let’s Talk! Participants in both have been enthusiastic in their reviews of the newly revamped material.
As someone who manages people this was helpful to feel more confident supporting those who have challenges.
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I loved the hands-on approach to learning. Taking a 76-page document and applying a practical approach to learning was helpful. The facilitators were AMAZING!
DTA participants, Atlantic Region
The kit was great, so much good info… I feel there is so much great stuff in this workshop, I’ll definitely be signing up to do it again!!
DTA Facilitator, BC-Yukon Region
Further Reading on Workplace Accessibility for Public-Service Employees and Managers
- The PSAC website offers information on the duty to accommodate from the union perspective.
- Canada’s Disability Inclusion Action Plan explores developing a consistent approach to disability inclusion and accessibility across the Government of Canada.
- Managers who want to learn more about the process for accommodating employees can read Duty to Accommodate: A General Process for Managers.
- You can also access Doing Things Differently: A Disability Rights at Work Handbook from the Canadian Labour Congress.
Managers and employees h play an important role in fostering an accessible workplace. An inclusive and positive workplace culture is everyone’s responsibility, and everyone benefits from a barrier-free workplace.
The JLP is proud to contribute to the conversation around accessibility for public-service employees.