Myths and Facts
The many misconceptions around hiring people with disabilities are a significant barrier to employment. Learn the facts and the business case for employing people with disabilities.
There is little business case to support hiring people with disabilities
Evidence gathered by the Canadian Government at both the federal and provincial level suggests otherwise.
Top Reasons to hire people with Disabilities
- 90% of people with a disability rated average or better on job performance.
- Absenteeism from work was lower than those without disabilities.
- Many of the companies surveyed cited lower turnover rates.
The Report from the Panel on Labour Market Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities found that there is a strong business case to building an inclusive workplace.
The educated talent pool for employers to draw from is very limited.
Canadians with disabilities have virtually the same educational achievements.
795,000
There are approximately 795,000 working-aged Canadians with a disability that does not prevent them from working.
340,000
340,000 of them have a post secondary education, but despite an ageing population and an expectant labour skill shortage, we are not benefiting from their education and skills.
Despite an ageing population and a looming labour skills shortage the talent pool of people with disabilities is not being considered.
The cost of hiring and accommodating a person with a disability is prohibitive.
57% of cases, there was zero cost and no workplace accommodation required for people with disabilities.
37% of cases that did require accommodation for an employee with a disability reported a one time cost.
Headset
Approx. $70
Mouse
Approx. $120
Jouse
Approx. $200