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An employee of Gabi and Jules stands behind the front counter, beside various baked goods in a display case. — An employee of Gabi & Jules, co-chair of Presidents Group.

Hiring people with disabilities is good for business.

BC business of all sizes – small and large – know it’s challenging to find and keep good employees. People with disabilities represent an important employee talent pool that is largely untapped.

Join our Community of Accessible Employers to learn about the benefits of creating an accessible, inclusive workplace.

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Featured Resources

Three people with visible disabilities in conversation. The person on the left has a hearing aid, the person in the middle uses a power wheelchair, and the person on the right is in a manual wheelchair.

Disability Inclusive Language Guide

Organizational Culture, Research & Reports, Strategy & Policy

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Tools To Make It Count

Make It Count Guide, Research & Reports

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A white wheelchair user is seen in a power chair with custom seating. They are holding up their right arm and pointing at their computer screen, while talking into a headset in a home office.

Workplace Accommodation Guide

Accommodations, Organizational Culture, Strategy & Policy

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Success Stories

Roop Johal of Small Business BC smiles big at the camera while holding a film board during the filming of her story with True Calling Media.

“I want to fight for anybody that has ever experienced that hurt when they’re looked at differently. I wanted to prove to those that thought I couldn’t that I can, and I have.”

Roop Johal, Business Development & Sponsorship Manager, SBBC

Selfie of Calvin Ng at his ICBC desk. He is an asian man with dark brown hair, slightly smiling, and wearing a grey tshirt.

“When I joined ICBC, I felt it was important my new team knew about my invisible disability. I conveyed to my new manager and team, where and when it was appropriate, how autism manifested in my day-to-day life.”

Calvin Ng, Claims Support Assistant, ICBC