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zLD HACKS FOR MEETING WORKPLACE DEADLINES (PART 2): ACTIONABLE AUTOMATION

By: Kamal Hylton In Part 1 of this LD Hacks series on meeting workplace deadlines, we focused on the importance of creating rituals. Thinking about it in the context of building a house, rituals would be considered the foundation. Now with a solid base to work from, it's time to begin building on that ritual by adding action to automation. When you hear the word automation, your mind likely thinks about how to incorporate technology to make things easier. While we will get into that more in the third and final part to this series, looking at apps and scheduling techniques; [...]

zLD HACKS FOR MEETING WORKPLACE DEADLINES (PART 2): ACTIONABLE AUTOMATION2019-07-16T19:06:32-04:00

LD Hacks for Meeting Workplace Deadlines (Part 1): Creating Rituals

By: Kamal Hylton Where could I create the most impact? That's the first question I ask myself when joining the Abilities Hub team. The answer spoke to me loud and clear, helping those with learning differences (or LD) navigate professional environments. Although the world has become more educated and accommodating to people with disabilities, some aspects are still daunting for those with learning differences. Due to it not being easily detectable in the high functioning, LD has often been referred to as the " hidden disability ". NOTE: I use the term Learning Differences over Learning Disabilities because I feel the [...]

LD Hacks for Meeting Workplace Deadlines (Part 1): Creating Rituals2019-05-31T19:06:03-04:00

Disclosing Your Health for a Job Interview

By Terrence Bishundayal   Disclosing your health is a stressful experience, but I will review the process and some tips and strategies, making it less anxiety provoking. It’s not game over because you revealed your disAbility. Telling the hiring person about your diagnosis is crucial when you need accommodations, it may pose a risk, but they will be informed. This decision should be thought over carefully.   The Accessibility for Ontarians with DisAbilities Act (AODA) website reviews the effects of disclosing. If you receive an interview opportunity and accommodations are needed, then it will be necessary to speak up. Most people [...]

Disclosing Your Health for a Job Interview2019-03-08T23:53:41-05:00

Lessons in Bullying

By Terrence Bishundayal Bullies pick on people who they deem as powerless. Workplace bullying is frequently overlooked, ignored and silenced. People with disabilities could be objects of bullying, as they are seen as easier targets. A major change with workplace bullying is the expansion of the internet and the growth of social media. According to Statistics Canada, negative life events is a contributing factor towards bullying and leads to a mental health condition diagnosis. Cyberstalking, physical/sexual assault, and experiences of discrimination are considered to be the three major factors. 20 per cent experiencing one of three factors are diagnosed. 38 per [...]

Lessons in Bullying2019-02-20T13:43:42-05:00

Celebrating International Day of People With Disabilities 2018

Celebrating International Day of People With Disabilities 2018 By: Sujit K. Reddy   December 3rd 2018 – Every year since 1981 when the United Nations declared December 3rd as the International Day of People With Disabilities, people all over the world have been organizing events and activities to enhance the awareness of disability and the daily struggle that those within the community deal with on a dialy basis. This year in Toronto, I had the privilege of attending one part of a 3 part event that spanned across the city of Toronto which dealt with the issue of public space accessibility. [...]

Celebrating International Day of People With Disabilities 20182018-12-14T11:09:25-05:00

Disability in the Workplace in Canada

By Craig Rose In today’s society people with disabilities are in high unemployment rates even though the benefits of employing the disabled in businesses can improve the workplace. Of the 1.3 billion people in the world that have a disability, 15% were born with it and the other 85% acquired it at some point in their lifetime. Raising awareness about accessibility in workplaces in each area of the country can ensure long term development of people’s talents which can lead to long term employment. This helps reduce turnover times in replacing employees and can bring down unemployment. If employers set low [...]

Disability in the Workplace in Canada2018-04-24T13:24:44-04:00

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?

By Robin Chase   Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression that occurs during the winter months. This depression can sap people’s energy and make them feel moody. While it is normal to feel different depending on the day’s temperature, it is not normal to feel down for days at a time based on the season. Those who do have SAD. Treatment for this disorder can vary between medication, light therapy and psychotherapy. The severity of the depression may start out mild in the fall and then become more severe as the winter season progresses. A person’s mood may [...]

What is Seasonal Affective Disorder?2018-05-29T10:37:27-04:00

What is Schizophrenia?

By Robin Chase Schizophrenia is a mental illness that affects an individual’s perception of the world around them. It is characterized by thinking that involves a break from reality, called a psychosis. As an individual suffering from schizophrenia, I can remember my personal psychosis. I thought that people were following me and could hear everything that I said. It was distressing to think that everyone around me wanted to cause me harm. While schizophrenia may not be as common as other mental disorders, its effects can be severe. https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/schizophrenia/index.shtml No one knows exactly what causes schizophrenia, although it may be brought [...]

What is Schizophrenia?2018-04-19T15:11:13-04:00
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