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Roadblocks on the career path: Challenges Faced by Persons with Disabilities in Employment

Case studies by Canadian Human Rights Commission

Topics

  • Intersectional outreach
  • Contracts
  • Disability knowledge

Phases of consultation

  • Engage
  • Deepen understanding

Sectors

  • Federally Regulated private sector

Areas of impact

  • Employment

Added on December 8, 2025

Summary

This research report shows how persons with disabilities continue to face barriers and stigma when looking for work, when seeking workplace accommodation, and when trying to thrive or advance in their careers.

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Promotion and Career Development

Collection

This collection provides resources aligned with the promotion and career development phase of the employment lifecycle. The resources will help employers in promoting Deaf employees and those with disabilities as well as in planning their career development.