Ontario Disability Employment Network

March of Dimes Canada to Expand Successful MentorAbility Canada Program

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Monday, November 27, 2023

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Toronto ON, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March of Dimes Canada is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of the highly successful MentorAbility Canada program.

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Toronto ON, Nov. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- March of Dimes Canada is proud to announce the renewal and expansion of the highly successful MentorAbility Canada program.
MentorAbility Canada pairs job seekers with mentors to explore various career paths and gain valuable mentorship, effectively preparing them for the workforce.
In collaboration with the Ontario Disability Employment Network, March of Dimes Canada has been successfully delivering the program since 2019.
“We exceeded our targets in the original MentorAbility Canada program with our partners at ODEN and we’re looking forward to building on that success under a renewed and expanded program,” says Lisa Livingston, Regional Employment Services Manager at March of Dimes Canada.

In 2023, Businesses Missing Crucial Information for Building Inclusive Cultures

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Monday, October 2, 2023

This means that, with disability on the rise as the population ages, many businesses are missing crucial data they need to strategically plan for prospering by creating an inclusive culture.

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This means that, with disability on the rise as the population ages, many businesses are missing crucial data they need to strategically plan for prospering by creating an inclusive culture.
Most businesses reported only 4% to 7% of their employees have a disability.
“Too many businesses are still missing out on talent and opportunities.
Hundreds of businesses, structures, municipal signs and world-renown landmarks across Canada will be specially lit purple and blue for one night.

Allsup Employment Services Joins Arthritis Foundation In Presenting Return To Work Webinar For Arthritis Patients On Aug. 26

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023

This free online event will focus on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work (TTW) Program, emphasizing its significance for arthritis patients who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

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This free online event will focus on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) Ticket to Work (TTW) Program, emphasizing its significance for arthritis patients who receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
More than 159 million U.S. workers are insured for the SSDI program in the event of a severe disability.
Gladen will demystify the Ticket to Work Program, highlight the crucial role of Employment Networks, and detail the comprehensive services provided by AES.
“A common misconception about the Ticket To Work Program is that enrollees will instantly forfeit their disability benefits if they attempt to return to work,” Gladen said.

National Work & Cancer Conference Brings Attention To Disability And Employment For American Workers, Allsup Explains

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Friday, June 9, 2023

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Belleville, Illinois, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, return to work, veterans disability appeals, and healthcare insurance services, is excited to sponsor Cancer and Careers’ 13th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer , scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2023.

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Belleville, Illinois, June 09, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup, a leading provider of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) representation, return to work, veterans disability appeals, and healthcare insurance services, is excited to sponsor Cancer and Careers’ 13th Annual National Conference on Work & Cancer , scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2023.
This free virtual event brings together cancer patients, survivors, healthcare professionals, employers and advocates to discuss effective management of treatment, recovery and employment for individuals who have cancer.
“Cancer and Careers is an organization that truly understands and demonstrates the importance of supporting individuals with cancer at any stage of their disease while they work or seek employment,” said T.J. Geist, Allsup Principal Advocate.
Cancer and Careers’ 2023 national conference will feature several accomplished individuals in the fields of oncology, nutrition, social work and business.

Allsup Employment Services Expert Joins United Spinal Association For Virtual Event On Feb. 9, 2023

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Friday, January 20, 2023

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Belleville, Illinois, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup Employment Services (AES) Director Diane Winiarski will be featured as part of the United Spinal Association’s Pathways to Employment Program during a virtual presentation from 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

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Belleville, Illinois, Jan. 20, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Allsup Employment Services (AES) Director Diane Winiarski will be featured as part of the United Spinal Association’s Pathways to Employment Program during a virtual presentation from 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.
During this free virtual event, vocational rehabilitation expert Winiarski will discuss the Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work (TTW) program and employment opportunities for people with spinal conditions.
“I am delighted to represent AES for this very important discussion on the Ticket to Work program, as well as the services we provide as a Social Security-approved Employment Network,” Winiarski said.
The virtual event covering the Ticket to Work Program will be held from 3-4 p.m. Eastern Time on Thursday, Feb. 9, 2023.

Businesses Need to Reignite DEI Conversation That Includes Disability Now, During NDEAM —To Ensure Future Success

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Disability needs to be part of that DEI action and business conversation.

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Disability needs to be part of that DEI action and business conversation.
If businesses dont fully embrace the change thats happening, in the long run, thats not going to be good for business.
Reflecting all of this, ODENs 2021 NDEAM campaign theme is, Driving the Future of Work with Disability Inclusion .
Also during NDEAM, one major national event will shine a light on Driving the Future of Work with Disability Inclusion, literally.

Secure Work Coalition Applauds Social Security’s Efforts toward Recruiting People with Disabilities During Economic Rebound from Pandemic

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021

The summit focused on Social Securitys Ticket to Work program and the need to recruit job-ready individuals with disabilities to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.

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The summit focused on Social Securitys Ticket to Work program and the need to recruit job-ready individuals with disabilities to increase the number of individuals with disabilities in the workplace.
The timing is vital with jobs data showing an economy in motion and opportunities for remote work that can more readily accommodate workers with disabilities.
Members of the Secure Work Coalition (SWC), a group focused on protecting and improving Social Security work incentive and benefits counseling programs, participated as panelists.
The Secure Work Coalition aims to protect and improve work incentive and benefits counseling programs within Social Security such as Ticket to Work (TTW) that help beneficiaries of Social Security disability programs to return to work.

Unemployment Rate Remains Double for People with Disabilities 18 Months Into Pandemic, Reports Allsup Employment Services

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Thursday, October 7, 2021

Monthly data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the continuing higher rate of unemployment, with 10.9 percent unemployment for people with disabilities and 5.0 percent unemployment for people without disabilities in August.

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Monthly data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics show the continuing higher rate of unemployment, with 10.9 percent unemployment for people with disabilities and 5.0 percent unemployment for people without disabilities in August.
The economy was greatly affected by the pandemic and many individuals lost their jobs, but it was especially hard for those with disabilities, said Diane Winiarski, Director at Allsup Employment Services (AES), an SSA-authorized Employment Network (EN).
October marks National Disability Employment Awareness Month, which commemorates the many and varied contributions of individuals with disabilities to Americas economy.
Allsup Employment Services is a Social Security Administration-authorized Employment Network, providing free services to beneficiaries through the Ticket to Work program.