Edmonton Social Planning Council

Category: **Resources: Labour:

  • 2006 Workplace Accommodations

     

    Title:Negotiating for the future: accessing workplace accommodations.
    Corporate Author: Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
    Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – employment, sheltered industries|split|Disabilities – physical, mental – programs, services|split|Employment – general
    Publisher:Alberta Committee of Citizens with Disabilities
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2006
    Abstract:

    Negotiating for the Future: Accessing Workplace Accommodations emphasizes the importance of full participation, equity, and accessibility in the workplace. The curriculum, which builds on the Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission publications Duty to Accommodate (2002) and Duty to Accommodate Students with Disabilities in Post-secondary Education (2004), emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the positions of both parties when negotiating for workplace accommodations.
    We had two goals in mind as we developed this curriculum: to improve access to workplace accommodations and to enhance the relationships we foster when we seek support for our workplace endeavours. These goals are accomplished by enhancing the participants’
    Understanding of workplace accommodations and related human right legislation
    Understanding of the personal and social factors that affect our ability to negotiate for accommodations
    Ability to successfully negotiate for accommodations that will meet our needs
    Ability to build strong and effective relationships with employers or prospective employers
    Understanding of the role that others play in providing/arranging for accommodations (e.g., employers, office managers, human resources personnel, union representatives, occupational health nurses, etc.)
    When you use this curriculum, ACCD believes you are taking positive steps in creating an equitable society for persons with disabilities. We would enjoy hearing about your experience with the workshop or with the independent-study component. Our contact information is included on the previous page.

    Language:English
     
    Material Type:Report

    H. LABOUR/H.02 PROGRAMS AND SERVICES/2006 workplace_accomodations.pdf

  • 2006 Building Tommorrow Workforce

     

    Title:Building and education tomorrow’s workforce: Alberta’s 10 year strategy.
    Corporate Author: Alberta Human Resources and Employment
    Subject:Employment – planning, policy|split|Education – planning, policy
    Publisher:Alberta Human Resources and Employment
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2006
    Abstract:

    Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce aimed at achieving three key outcomes: an improved supply of appropriately skilled and motivated workers in the province; highly skilled, educated and innovative people; and high performance work environments that can make maximum use of innovation and technology. These outcomes will be met through a strategic framework with four themes: Inform, Attract, Develop, and Retain. Inform, Attract, Develop, Retain.

    Language:English
     
    Material Type:Report

    H. LABOUR/H.07 EMPLOYMENT/2006 Building_tomorrow-Workforce.pdf

  • 2006 Building Tommorrow’s Themes

     

    Title:Building and educating tomorrow’s workforce: themes and priority actions.
    Corporate Author: Alberta Human Resources and Employment
    Subject:Education – planning, policy|split|Employment – planning, policy
    Publisher:Alberta Human Resources and Employment
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2006
    Abstract:

    A summary of main themes from the “Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce” document.
    Building and Educating Tomorrow’s Workforce aimed at achieving three key outcomes: an improved supply of appropriately skilled and motivated workers in the province; highly skilled, educated and innovative people; and high performance work environments that can make maximum use of innovation and technology. These outcomes will be met through a strategic framework with four themes: Inform, Attract, Develop, and Retain. Inform, Attract, Develop, Retain.

    Language:English
     
    Material Type:Fact Sheet

    H. LABOUR/H.07 EMPLOYMENT/2006 building_tomorrow_themes.pdf

  • 2002 Income and Employment Supports Act – Consultation Questions Feedback

     

    Title:Income and employment supports act: consultation questions feedback.
    Author(s):Fairbrother, Nicola
    Subject:Employment – planning, policy
    Publisher:Edmonton Social Planning Council
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2002
    Language:English
    Material Type:Report

    H. LABOUR/H.07 EMPLOYMENT/2002 Income and Employment Supports Act – Consultation Questions Feedback.pdf

  • 2000 Improving Employment Outcomes

     

    Title:Improving employment outcomes for Albertans with disabilities: taking action in the new millennium.
    Corporate Author: Alberta Disabilities Forum
    Subject:Disabilities – physical, mental – employment, sheltered industries|split|Employment – planning, policy
    Publisher:Alberta Disabilities Forum
    Place of Publication:Edmonton
    Date of Publication:2000
    Abstract:

    The Alberta Disabilities Forum (a group of 30 provincial not-for-profit organizations) has a strong interest in improving employment outcomes for Albertans with disabilities. Improving Employment Outcomes for Albertans with Disabilities: Taking Action in the New Millenium makes a contribution in this regard by taking general stock of where we are and making recommendations for future action.
    In 1999, Canada’s National Quality Institute (NQI) developed the Canadian Quality Criteria for the Public Sector, which are recognized around the world. These criteria are described in this document and were used as the framework within which people with disabilities and their families, employers, service providers and service staff were asked about the supports and services that currently exist and about how to improve them.
    A total of 50 interviews were conducted across Alberta: 15 persons with disabilities, 15 executive/senior managers of not-for-profit organizations, 15 employers of persons with disabilities, and 5 front-line service staff. Overall, the survey results revealed that while there are some effective practices in Alberta, there is significant room to improve employment outcomes for persons with disabilities. The observations and insights of interview participants were used as the basis to make several recommendations.

    Language:English

    Material Type:Report

    H. LABOUR/H.07 EMPLOYMENT/2000 improving_employment_outcomes.pdf

  • 1998 March First Reading – Hey Buddy Can You Spare A Job

    H. LABOUR/H.07 EMPLOYMENT/1998 March First Reading – Hey Buddy Can You Spare A Job.pdf