October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)

October 04, 2022

#NDEAM - inclusive coworkers at tech office
#NDEAM "We're helping job seekers with a disability succeed in a digital world" - inclusive coworkers at tech office


At MODC, we’re connecting people with disabilities with the digital services, training, and skills they need to achieve career success — today and into the future


At March of Dimes Canada, we believe everyone can contribute to our workplaces and communities if they have equitable access to the right programs, opportunities, and support. It’s more important than ever, as people with disabilities often face multiple barriers to employment. That’s why we’ve partnered with industry leaders who share our values to ensure that people with disabilities can find rewarding jobs in a rapidly changing employment landscape. We’re excited to share four incredible opportunities to help people with disabilities get on the path to financial security. 

Discover how people with disabilities can connect with the skills and opportunities they need to land a job of the future: 


TELUS Tech for Good™  

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TELUS Tech for Good™ by TELUS provides people with disabilities with professional assistance to independently use or control a smartphone or tablet. Our assistive technology specialists can help with recommendations, training, and support. Learn more about  Tech for Good™.



Tech for Impact Fund 

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Tech for Impact Fund is giving away up to $60,000 in assistive technology to people with disabilities to help them access assistive technology. Applications are being accepted until Friday, October 28! Learn more about Tech for Impact Fund.

avail® by TD and CentralReach  

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Thanks to generous support from TD Bank’s Connected Communities Program, our clients have an opportunity to use avail®’s interactive software that coaches them to be more confident, independent, and successful at work. Learn more about avail® by CentralReach.


NEW: SkillingUP, in partnership with Microsoft and CIBC 

SkillingUp in partnership with Microsoft and CIBC Foundation logosWe’re excited to launch SkillingUp in partnership with Microsoft and CIBC Foundation. SkillingUp provides free access to learning content ranging from digital literacy to advanced technical certification, to meet learners where they are on their your skill-building journey. Learn more about SkillingUp now.



Introducing our NDEAM Spokesperson, Gift Tshuma! 


Gift Tshuma - smiling sitting in his wheelchair outsideWe’re excited to introduce Gift Tshuma, March of Dimes Canada’s spokesperson for National Disability Employment Awareness Month. Gift is an Assistive Technology Specialist at March of Dimes Canada who helps people with disabilities reduce barriers to digital accessibility. He’s also a wheelchair user, a disability rights activist and an accessibility consultant. Learn more about Gift.

Accessible Technology and Employment Webinar

Join Gift for a free webinar on Wednesday, October 26! He’ll be highlighting the ways that accessible technology helps create more inclusive workplaces. Learn more and register now.


Job seekers, we want you! Employers, are you offering great opportunities? Let's connect! 


Job seekers, are you interested in participating in one of our tech-based programs — or would like to learn more about our other programs and services — please fill out this job seeker form and a member of our team will contact you to learn about your goals and needs. 

Employers, are you interested in advancing the culture of inclusive hiring and create a dynamic and equitable workplace? We want to partner with you! Please fill out this employer form to get started. 


Join us on social media! 

Watch our social media throughout the month for our NDEAM Campaign, including lots of engaging content and conversation! #NDEAM