CPD News
Stay up-to-date with stories, updates and news from the Council for Persons with Disabilities. Here, we feature community voices and share the work we’re doing to support inclusion and accessibility in everyday life.
Shauna Kingston on why inclusive hiring adds value, not cost
Shauna Kingston (right), Executive Director of Heads Up for Inclusion, wants more employers to recognize the value people with disabilities bring to the workplace.
Laura Lombardi spent years giving back. Now she's building a career doing it.
Laura Lombardi, Community Amigos Program Coordinator at Heads Up for Inclusion, turned years of community involvement and volunteering into a career helping people connect and build friendships.
CPD’s Jason King reflects on accessibility and Disability Pride Month on CBC’s Ontario Morning
Headshot of CPD’s Jason King