Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management

A great opportunity for students look enter the field of disability management and return to work.

Student Interview "What made you decide on a career in Disability Management?" I was drawn to field of disability management after entering the field of Human R...esources. I found myself in benefits administration roles within HR departments and continued to learn and refine my skills in disability management. Being able to help our workforce at times when they are most vulnerable and guide business partners in accommodation and return to work processes has been a rewarding experience. For full interview: https://www.pcu-whs.ca/2020/06/interview-with-a-student/

From May 31 to June 6, we’re highlighting National #AccessAbility Week, a week dedicated to inclusion and accessibility in Canada. Let’s work together for a more #AccessibleCanada! #TogetherApart Canada.ca/accessability-week

TWO-YEAR SCHOLARSHIP available to complete your degree in Disability Management. High quality online learning, small classes, specialized curriculum in career area with shortage of qualified practitioners. For details: https://www.pcu-whs.ca//worksafebc-pcu-whs-scholarship-pi/

Graduation CDMP and CRTWC Kuala Lumpur Malaysia A graduation event was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in early March at which 80 participants were honoured who achieved the Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and the Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) professional designations for this year, and including 38 who were re-certified. SOCSO, the social security organization of Malaysia, now has 143 CDMP and CRTWC practitioners. Additionally, this year th...ree individuals from local hospitals wrote and passed the examinations and four members of Badan Penyelenggara Jaminan Sosial (BPJS) Ketenagakerjaan from Indonesia also wrote and passed the examinations. A launch of the Malay language version of the Book on Disability Management Module also took place at the graduation ceremony. This book, published in collaboration with the Social Wellbeing Research Centre at the Universiti Malaya, will be a source of reference for many, especially employers, hospitals and other public agencies. It is one of SOCSO’s initiatives to spearhead disability management by offering training and examinations to disability management practitioners from the Southeast Asian region in addition to those in Malaysia. https://www.cspdm.ca//graduation-cdmp-and-crtwc-kuala-lum/

Canada Recognizes the International Day of Mourning on April 28 Every year since 1991, on April 28 we recognize workers who died as a result of a workplace injury and illness, through a wide range of events supported through unions, employers and governments. As a result of the current COVID-19 pandemic and the restriction on public events, we are recognizing and paying tribute to workers who died and/or became disabled through work related injuries/illnesses, virtually throu...gh video and online messages. Full story: https://www.cspdm.ca//canada-recognizes-the-international/