Employment has a lot more to it than just going out and getting a job. Fortunately, there are supports, information and resources out there to help people with disabilities get, and keep, employment.

• Commission de la fonction publique du Canada: Le 3 d�cembre 2002, madame Nurjehan Mawani, commissaire � la Commission de la fonction publique (CFP) du Canada a �t� invit�e par l'Association canadienne des centres de vie autonome � c�l�brer la Journ�e internationale des personnes handicap�es des Nations Unies. La CFP a la responsabilit� d'assurer une fonction publique comp�tente, impartiale et repr�sentative, capable de servir les Canadiens et Canadiennes dans la langue officielle de leur choix. Le pr�sent article est un r�sum� de l'allocution prononc�e par la commissaire Mawani � cette occasion. pscfrancais.html

• The Conference Board of Canada in partnership with the Ministry of Citizenship has produced a resource guide: Tapping the Talents of People with Disabilities, A Guide for Workers with Disabilities. See www.conferenceboard.ca for more information.
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• Employment and Disability Research Project - The Canadian Abilities Foundation (CAF) is undertaking a major study that aims to resolve a longstanding dilemma - why employers say they can't find qualified people with disabilities to fill job vacancies, when tens of thousands of people with disabilities say they are unable to find work. We are confident that, through the study, new and better connections can be built between these parties so that employers can meet their human resources objectives, and people with disabilities can find the jobs they've been looking for. The CAF is seeking input from people with disabilities who are employed, unemployed, self-employed, and even those who have given up looking for work. Your views are very important to the study, and they will make a difference. See the Neglected or Hidden Research Project for more information.
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• Need a job? Looking for employment? Check out EnableLink's Canadian Employment Links for hotlinks to organizations offering support services and information on referrals for people with disabilities.
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• Do you work for a company that has been particularly accommodating of your disability-related needs? Has it willingly given you the flexibility, assistive devices or technology you require to let your abilities shine? Add your story to our upcoming Best Practices section! E-mail us at [email protected] with the company name, location, and a brief description of why your employer deserves a gold star.
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• Have you visited EnableLink's Employment Service Directory? This directory for employers, employees and job seekers with disabilities is a cross-Canada listing of 1,000 organizations that are standing by, ready to serve you!

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