About the Initiative

Who Can Access the Initiative?

The Reducing Poverty Initiative is focused on reaching out to any individual or employer seeking Return to Work and accommodation solutions as detailed in the criteria set out under the Eligibility for Individuals and Solutions for Employers webpages.

Individuals with little or no return-to-work support will find employment support resources through this Initiative.

Employers that do not have access to expertise to create accommodation solutions for their disabled employees will find valuable resources for practical policy and program solutions.

The Opportunity:

The Reducing Poverty Initiative is currently being implemented in the Province of BC through funding provided by the Government of Canada through the Canada–British Columbia Labour Market Development Agreement. It is designed to provide valuable resources and solutions for timely and personalized disability case management for individuals and potentially longer-term structural recommendations for employers.

Individuals and employers supported through this initiative can expect compassionate and professional assistance in identifying concrete options designed to successfully maintain employment for the individual whenever possible.

This could include the provision of direct health care support such as occupational therapy or physiotherapy services, or other assistance such as ergonomic interventions, needed to maintain employment.

The professionals who will be working with both the individuals and the employers have knowledge and expertise in the field, as they have achieved the professional designation of Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP). Having achieved this professional designation means that they have met the internationally recognized Occupational Standards.

Learn more about the certification process and requirements by visiting the Canadian Society of Professionals for Disability Managers website.

Why this Initiative is important: