- Embrace the opportunity–Become comfortable and more knowledgeable about hiring people with disabilities. Lose the fear of “getting it wrong.” A Canadian Business SenseAbility membership can provide you with all the support you need to hire confidently.
- Clearly signal your inclusiveness–Ensure your website meets theWCAG 0 AA minimum accessibility guidelines. Include equity statements on websites, job postings and application forms such as: “We are an inclusive and accessible employer. For information on our workplace diversity initiatives, including accommodation for people with disabilities, please contact us at careers@abccompany.ca or 123–456–7890.”
- Create fair and inclusive job descriptions and postings.Rather than assume specific experience, examine what outcomes are really necessary for the job.
- If you work with third party recruiters,ensure they understand the hiring needs of your business and ask them to provide job-ready candidates.
- Join Canadian Business SenseAbility and display the SenseAbility logo on your website and career postings, so that candidates with disabilities know you welcome their application.