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In 2008, the British Columbia government, together with WorkSafeBC and the Healthcare Benefit Trust, provided funding for a range of organizations to undergo assessments of their Disability Management programs utilizing internationally accepted DM/RTW assessment tools.

As a result of the assessments in the long term care / community care sector, Haro Park and seven partner facilities, working with the Health Employers Association of BC (HEABC) and with funding from WorkSafeBC, were able to share the services of one Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) for what turned out to be a very successful two-year pilot project, resulting in a 5:1 return on a net cash basis, in addition to the significant and often immeasurable social benefits. Also, partly as a result of the initiative, DM has now become part of a new collective agreement between the industry unions and the employer.

To review the NIDMAR bulletin with further details, please click on the Full story link provided below. To read the final report on the DM Pilot Project, please click on the link provided here:  HEABC Final Report

The sheer scale of the Enhanced Disability Management Program (EDMP) is the reason that it is the subject of a case study as it currently covers approximately 150,000 workers in four Bargaining Associations and all health authorities across British Columbia's health care system.
For further details, please click on the link below.

The United Steelworkers (USW) have signed an agreement with the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC) to help workers and workplaces achieve better return to work outcomes for injured workers and workers with disabilities. The agreement allows workers and employers to access an internationally adopted return to work assessment tool (DMSA). For further details, please click on the link below.

March 31 is the deadline for applications to write the 2017 CDMP and CRTWC professional certification examinations

The National Institute for Health and Disability Insurance (INAMI-RIZIV) of the Government of Belgium will host IFDM 2020. Please find further details at the following link:

ISSA GUIDELINES: RETURN TO WORK AND REINTEGRATION  The International Social Security Association (ISSA), a United Nations agency, formally released eight guidelines in November 2013, one of which was on Return to Work and Reintegration - please see ISSA website at: ISSA Guidelines Return to Work and Reintegration

At the conclusion of IFDM 2016, a Joint Statement on Disability Management was released entitled "Disability Management 2030: Towards an Inclusive, Barrier-Free and Sustainable Society". This Joint Statement can be read or downloaded from the following link:

RETURN TO WORK MADE EASIER FOR CANCER SURVIVORS: New website brings together resources for cancer survivors, healthcare providers and employers to support staying and returning to work.

CRTWCs and CDMPs come from a wide range of backgrounds and are located across Canada. Three individuals representing the diverse types of background and organizations they work for are highlighted in this latest bulletin.

The designations of Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) and Certified disability Management Professional (CDMP), administered under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC), are increasingly becoming the accepted professional standard for disability management practice worldwide.

In this Bulletin, three individuals having different backgrounds and from across Canada tell their reasons for pursuing professional certification.

University College London Hospitals (UK) is the first organization in the United Kingdom to have achieved the Disability Management program best practice standard as defined by and awarded under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC - web: www.idmsc.org). For further details, please see the following link: University College London Hospitals

IFDM 2016 - The first time the IFDM is being held in Asia, IFDM 2016 will be held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, November 22-24, 2016. For more details on the conference or to register and download brochures, please visit the website: IFDM 2016

In June 2008, the Disability Management Excellence (DMEx) initiative was launched as a joint endeavour between the British Columbia Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance and the National Institute of Disability Management and Research (NIDMAR). The initiative was defined through its objectives: "Restoring lives – Reducing costs", and involved the application of a NIDMAR developed and globally adopted return to work / disability management program assessment protocol, administered through the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC). Supported through employer and worker organizations in British Columbia, the launch of the DMEx project saw the participation of a broad cross-section of British Columbia employers.

Led by a joint project steering team, a Disability Management Action Research process was undertaken following one organization starting with the initial program assessment through to RTW/DM re-design. The socio-economic outcomes from this highly collaborative process have been most significant and the full report chronicling this major effort is now available. To access further details and a copy of this report, DM and Organizational Change: The DMAR Project, please click on the following link:

Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences, the world's first and only degree-granting institution dedicated to all aspects of Workplace Health Sciences, welcomes internationally-renowned scholar and academic leader Lynn Shaw as its inaugural Vice President Academic and Dean.

John Slinger, Chief Operating Officer of the Ontario Workplace Safety and Insurance Board, and NIDMAR Board Member, Judy Geary, signed a Memorandum of Agreement which provides employers across Ontario with access to the DMSA via a link on the WSIB's website.

The Board of Governors of PCU-WHS are pleased to announce that Western Forest Products has provided a significant contribution enabling the University to commence development work on additional degrees.

Sun Life Financial entered into an agreement with NIDMAR, effective in December 2014, that allows this major international financial services organization to administer the Disability Management Self Assessment (DMSA) on behalf of its Canadian base of clients and plan sponsors.

The United Steelworkers presented Wolfgang Zimmermann, President of PCU-WHS and Executive Director of NIDMAR, with the J. William Lloyd Award. This award is given to an individual or organization from outside the union for outstanding contributions to health, safety or environment. The following is a link to the video acceptance of this award: Wolfgang Zimmermann receives USW award

Date of Certification Examinations Set for May 27, 2015: The CDMP and CRTWC professional certification examinations will be held at various locations across Canada and internationally on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. For further details, please refer to the Certification pages of this website or contact NIDMAR.

Three individuals who achieved the CDMP and CRTWC designations illustrate the wide range of professional who decided to enhance their career profile with internationally recognized professional designations.

The designations of Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) and Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP), administered under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC), are increasingly becoming the accepted professional standard for disability management practice worldwide.

Three individuals who achieved the CDMP professional certification in 2014 illustrate how there's never a bad time to add the CDMP designation to one's resume.

Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences announces new credit courses commencing April 2015.

In July 2011, the Social Security Organization of Malaysia (SOCSO/PERKESO) signed an agreement with the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC) for use of its curriculum and professional certification standards. This agreement was part of Malaysia's national commitment towards improved rehabilitation and return to work outcomes, which takes another leap forward with the official opening of the PERKESO Rehabilitation Centre. It is also in the context of this national rehabilitation effort that SOCSO/PERKESO will be hosting IFDM 2016 in Kuala Lumpur. The IDMSC Communique can be downloaded at the following link:

Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences welcomes its first students as it offers the world's only Bachelor of Disability Management program, as well as continuing education programs and advanced level training courses.

The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) will host the International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM) during Fall 2018 in Vancouver, Canada. The theme for IFDM 2018 will be: Innovation in Integrated Workplace Health. To view the Communique containing further details, please click on the following link: 

Cathy McLeod, Member of Parliament for Kamloops-Thompson-Cariboo and Parliamentary Secretary to the federal Minister of Labour, accompanied by Mr. Kin Choi, Assistant Deputy Minister, Labour Canada, visited the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences and NIDMAR on a fact finding mission.

IFDM 2014 took place in Melbourne, Australia in November 2014 with the theme, "Disability management: Pushing beyond the boundaries". With an attendance of over 460 participants from 19 countries, IFDM 2014 covered a great many topic areas related to the field of disability management and return to work. The hand-over from Australia to Malaysia took place as the social security organization, PERKESO of Malaysia, will host IFDM 2016 in Kuala Lumpur.

IFDM 2014 took place in Melbourne, Australia in November 2014 with the theme, "Disability management: Pushing beyond the boundaries". With an attendance of over 460 participants from 19 countries, IFDM 2014 covered a great many topic areas related to the field of disability management and return to work. The hand-over from Australia to Malaysia took place as the social security organization, PERKESO of Malaysia, will host IFDM 2016 in Kuala Lumpur.

The Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences launched its new website on September 25, 2014; adding new content, resources for students and detailed information about the University and its programs. Please click on the link to visit the new website:

Belgium's Health Insurance Agency (RIZIV-INAMI), which manages supplemental security income benefits for non-occupational injuries and illnesses recently signed an agreement with NIDMAR, which allows the agency to begin training individuals under its own "Back to Work" program using the IDMSC curriculum and professional designations.

Canada's national newspaper, the Financial Post, writes an article on the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences and NIDMAR entitled "How Entreprenerial Skills can be put to use in the non-profit world". To read the article, please click on the link: Financial Post article

The President of the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management, Judy Geary, CDMP, extends her congratulations to individuals across Canada who successfully passed the professional certification examinations in 2014.

DATE FOR CERTIFICATION EXAMINATIONS SET FOR WEDNESDAY, MAY 27, 2015. The CDMP and CRTWC professional certification examinations will be held at various locations across Canada and internationally on Wednesday, May 27, 2015. For further details, please refer to the Certification pages of this website or contact NIDMAR.

This Communique highlights the experience at the Workplace Safety & Insurance Board (WSIB) of Ontario with regard to the results of a work reintegration strategy undertaken by them.

A short video commemorating the National Day of Mourning, an international recognition of the number of workers killed annually around the world due to industrial accidents or disease can be accessed at the following link: Day of Mourning

Two individuals who were successful in passing the Certified Disability Management Professional examination have discovered that adding the CDMP designation to their resumes opens up new opportunities at any stage of your career.

National company Acclaim Ability Management Inc. has fully embraced the collaborative model for getting ill and injured employees back into the workplace, and having its staff achieve the CDMP designation, provides its clients with a sense of comfort and assurance that they are receiving the highest quality of DM service.

When Cowan Insurance Group sought to strengthen its Health and Disability Management Department, they chose the CDMP professional designation - the great common denominator in bringing together their team, each of whom came with their own clinical backgrounds.

REMINDER - 2014 Schedule Available for DM and RTW Online Modules:  The schedule commencing January 2014 is available for the online modules.

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The President of the Canadian Society of Professionals in Disability Management (CSPDM), Judy Geary, CDMP, extends her sincere congratulations to the individuals from across Canada who successfully passed the 2013 professional certification examinations.

Employers in Newfoundland and Labrador are seeing the benefits of undergoing a Workplace Disability Management Assessment (WDMA) through their provincial workers' compensation commission.

NIDMAR and the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS) are pleased to announce the appointment of four new directors.

Canada's CDMPs and CRTWCs relate their personal experiences leading to a career in the disability management field and the optional labour market mobility it provides.

Some of Canada's CDMPs and CRTWCs relate their personal experiences leading to a rewarding career in disability management.

Some of Canada's Certified Disability Management Professionals (CDMPs) and Certified Return to Work Coordinators (CRTWCs) talk about their education, experience, and how earning a DM designation has enhanced their career paths.

Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS): For information regarding PCU-WHS, please visit the website using the following link: www.pcu-whs.ca

The Ontario Hospital Association has licensed a select number of relevant NIDMAR continuing professional development modules to be delivered to its member organizations representing more than 150 public hospitals and associate members across Ontario.

CCOHS and NIDMAR sign agreement to expand opportunities for collaboration in OH&S and RTW/DM

The schedule commencing January 2013 is now available for the online modules.

NIDMAR announces three-day Summer Institute taking place July 17-19 at Port Alberni campus of PCU-WHS with the main theme being solutions to some of our most critical return to work challenges for workers experiencing stress, mental ill-health or pain

The Board of Governors of the Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Donal McAnaney as founding Chair of its International Research Advisory Council.

2012 Certification Examinations Set for May 30:  The CDMP and CRTWC professional certification examinations will be held at various locations across Canada and internationally on May 30, 2012. For further details, please refer to the Certification pages of this website or contact NIDMAR.

In this final of three Bulletins, Canada's CDMPs and CRTWCs talk about their education and experience, and how earning a DM designation has enhanced their successful career paths.

In this second of three Bulletins, Canada's CDMPs and CRTWCs share more on their backgrounds, jobs and future plans.

In 2011, an additional 84 individuals across Canada successfully passed the internationally recognized professional certification examinations for CDMP and CRTWC.

Roger Stanyer was a long time supporter of NIDMAR and was committed to improved health and safety standards and rules as well as for better outcomes for disabled workers.

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This new publication edited by Kelly Williams-Whitt and Daphne Taras, and published by NIDMAR is now available

The Public Services Health & Safety Association of Ontario licenses the CBDMA and WDMA audit / assessment tools.

The Social Security Organization of Malaysia (SOCSO) announced plans to host the International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM) in 2016.

NIDMAR has relocated its office to the newly completed Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health Sciences (PCU-WHS). New contact information is as follows: 

Teck Resources expresses confidence in PCU-WHS through major donation

IFDM 2010: The recently concluded IFDM 2010 that took place in Los Angeles in September was a success in terms of the leading edge initiatives that were presented in disability management programs, policies and research, and also in providing valuable networking opportunities to over 400 registered delegates from 34 countries around the world. Building on the highly successful IFDM's held in Canada in 2002, the Netherlands in 2004, Australia in 2006, Germany in 2008 and Los Angeles in 2010, the torch has now been transferred to the United Kingdom for 2012. IFDM 2012 will take place in London September 10-12, 2012. For further details re IFDM 2012, please visit the IFDM 2012 website at: IFDM 2012.

CDMPs and CRTWCs from a wide cross-section of Canadian industries share stories regarding their careers, education, experience and the designations that have put them at the top of their field.

Highlights from some of the individuals who have achieved the CDMP and CRTWC professional designations.

Some of Canada's newly designated CDMPs and CRTWCs share insights into their backgrounds, current careers, and goals for the future.

The 2011-2012 schedule for the 25 online modules encompassing the topic areas of disability management and return to work is now available. The modules are designed to provide the skills essential for disability management / return to work practitioners. It is possible to sign on for all 25 modules, or, just sign on for those module topics that are of interest to you. A description of the modules can be found on the website at: Online modules The schedule of modules is available on the website at: http://www.nidmar.ca/education/education_online/online_module_date.asp Special and Advanced Modules on topic areas related to occupational health and safety, insurance and disability management / return to work are also available. Please see website at:  Special and Advanced Modules The schedule for Special and Advanced modules is available on the website at:  http://www.nidmar.ca/education/education_online/online_module_date.asp?progID=4

The Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario is implementing a new Work Reintegration Program model designed to achieve greater control, quality and accountability.

The Icelandic Vocational Rehabilitation Fund signs license agreement and joins the IDMSC.

The first RTW Conference in Malaysia was a resounding success

IFDM 2012: Building on the highly successful IFDMs held in Canada in 2002, the Netherlands in 2004, Australia in 2006, Germany in 2008, and Los Angeles in 2010, the torch has now been transferred to the United Kingdom for 2012. IFDM 2012 will take place in London September 10-12, 2012. For further details, please visit the IFDM 2012 website at: IFDM 2012

J.D. Irving, Limited has been setting an example for international best practices in health and wellness, disability management and return to work.

A groundbreaking step by Canada Post's DM Centre of Excellence.

A cross-section of professionals from various regions of Canada talk about their challenges, goals, achievements and careers.

A cross-section of individuals who have achieved the internationally recognized CDMP and CRTWC professional designations talk about what it has meant for them and for their careers.

Certified professionals talk about what motivates them, how being certified makes a difference in their careers, and what they're planning for the future.

Employers Mutual of New South Wales, Australia renewed its license agreement with NIDMAR for access to the audit / assessment tools on an ongoing and "indefinite" basis.

This article provides background as to how and why certification examinations were developed for the field of Disability Management.

It is with much regret and sadness that the NIDMAR Board of Directors announces the passing of David H. Vickers, the founding Chair of NIDMAR's International Advisory Council and Chair of its lifetime Honourary Board of Directors.

This issue looks at how the role of disability management professionals has evolved since becoming certified.

This issue of the Bulletin profiles individuals to explore how achieving certification has affected their careers.

The Bulletin looks at how employers are benefiting from having certified professionals who bring knowledge, skills and creativity to their workplaces.

Global Certifications Now Available

The theme of IFDM 2010 is: Collaborating for Success. The conference will be held September 20-22, 2010, at the Wilshire Grand Hotel in Los Angeles, California. Held biennially since 2002, the IFDM is the only global conference dedicated to in-depth discussion of consensus based best practices, cutting edge research and successful disability management policies and programs. For further details regarding submission of papers, please visit the website at: IFDM 2010

DMExcellence initiative yelds significant results in the healthcare sector. Six months after the re-design of the DM program at Vancouver Coastal Health, results are that early intervention which previously averaged 45 days is now under 3 days, which has resulted in a reduction in duration by 60% and the need for permanent accommodations has been reduced by more than 50%.

4th IFDM - The 4th IFDM took place in Berlin, September 22 - 24, 2008.  It was hosted by the Federal Association of German Insurers Against Work Accidents and Occupational Diseases together with the German Ministry of Health and Social Security. The theme of this IFDM was "Breaking Down Barriers Together".  Over 700 delegates attended from 40 countries.  For further details regarding the 2010 IFDM to be held in Los Angeles having the theme "Achieving Effective Disability Management Outcomes", please visit the website at:  IFDM 2010

Bill passes third and final reading.

The lineup of Fall and Winter Modules, specializing in both DM and RTW as well as Special and Advanced Modules is now available.

The International Association of Professionals in Disability Management (IAPDM) launched a new globally focused publication called DM Dialogue. The Editorial Advisory Board is made up of senior representatives from countries currently having individuals with the professional designations: Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC). The goals of the publication include engaging professionals in contributing to a meaningful, motivational and engaging international platform for sharing research, ideas, challenges, successes, case studies, and profiles; raise the profile of the CDMP and CRTWC designations in the 13 countries now licensed to deliver the curriculum and grant the professional designations; and to further expand awareness of leading edge consensus based disability management and related best practices. This first newsletter is available by clicking on the link below:

This newsletter provides an insight into three Certified Disability Management Professionals and what it meant for them to achieve the CDMP designation. The CDMP professional designation is recognized in 13 countries. 

The CRTWC designation has brought increased credibility and recognition to those individuals who successfully passed the professional certification examination - now recognized in 13 countries.  Please click on the link below to view the bulletin.

May 27, 2009 is the date of the professional certification examinations for the designations of Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) and Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC).  

Comments from some individuals who received their CDMP and CRTWC designations in Canada during 2005.

NIDMAR has signed a licensing agreement with Prevent, the Institute for Occupational Safety and Health, to deliver the curriculum and offer the professional designations of Certified Return to Work Coordinator (CRTWC) and Certified Disability Management Professional (CDMP) in Belgium, Luxembourg, the Netherlands and France.  To view the bulletin, please click on the following link:

NIDMAR HAS CREATED A SERIES OF SPECIAL AND ADVANCED MODULES ON INSURANCE designed to prepare disability management practitioners to contribute to the organizational discussion on insurance provisions, administration and responding to impairment as well as to communicate effectively with insurance providers. Further details can be found on the website at: Full story

Unum, the UK's largest group income protection insurer, has agreed to host in London, England the 2012 International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM) - the tenth anniversary of the conference.  Founded by NIDMAR, the IFDM is now under the auspices of the International Disability Management Standards Council (IDMSC), an international multi-stakeholder agency aimed at reducing the human, social and economic costs of disability in the workplace. 

Manitoba's Parkland Regional Health Authority is the first regional health authority in Canada - in fact, the first regional health authority in the world - to receive the International Disability Management Standards Council Certification. 

March 30, 2007 marked the opening for signature of the UN Convention.

Louise Arbour, High Commissioner for Human Rights, along with the Vice President of Ecuador, the Minister of Disability Issues of New Zealand, Under-Secretary for Multilateral Affairs and Human Rights of Mexico, and Mr. Yannis Vardakastanis from the International Disability Caucus briefed correspondents on the opening for signature of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Details of the opening and a list of the countries signing on can be found at the following website:  UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities

Wolfgang Zimmermann has joined the Minister's Council on Employment for Persons with Disabilities for British Columbia, established in 2003 to advise the Ministry of Employment and Income Assistance on solutions and strategies for increasing the employment, employability and independence of persons with disabilities.

The ILO announced in a press release dated December 14, 2006 the unanimous adoption by the United Nations of a new Convention on the Rights of People with Disabilities.  This new Convention would benefit millions of people whose inability to find jobs due to social exclusion costs the global economy an estimated $1.9 trillion US per year. 

According to ILO Director-General Juan Somavia, "The Convention marks a ground-breaking change in the way disability issues are regarded in international law."  Disabled workers will have the possibility of exercising their labour and trade union rights on an equal basis with others and discrimination on the basis of disability will be prohibited in all forms of employment.  Where workers become disabled while in employment, their jobs will be protected through job retention measures and provisions will be made for vocational and professional rehabilitation and return to work.

The UN Convention will be open for signature and ratification on March 30, 2007.  Further details can be found on the ILO website.

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NIDMAR celebrates 10 years of promoting return to work programs for injured and disabled workers.

In an interview, Wolfgang Zimmermann discussed DM and RTW initiatives as a strategy being embraced by a growing number of Canadian and international employers and unions as a major approach towards reducing the human and economic cost of disability.

NIDMAR announces its Bursary Program.

The fall and winter 2007-2008 online module schedule is now available.

Globe and Mail article on Weyerhaeuser's Disability Management success

New federal government DM strategy announced on November 12 in Vancouver

UnumProvident, the UK's leading disability insurer has adopted the entire DM protocol

The most recent organization to embrace the CBDMA, the education curriculum, and the professional designations is Gandon Enterprises of Ireland.

Approximately 350 participants representing 15 countries attended plenaries and workshops over the three days of the conference.  The outcomes from the Forum covering identified policy changes in various countries will progressively advance the solutions of issues affecting persons with disabilities generally.

Horst Günther accepts appointment as NIDMAR's official representative in Germany.

Western Economic Diversification announced on May 25 a grant to NIDMAR to develop a business strategy for its proposed university.

The new IAPDM was launched in Berlin on March 22, 2006.

Saskatchewan Association of Health Organizations is the most recent to adopt the CBDMA.

The International Association of Industrial Accident Boards and Commissions has agreed to host the 2010 International Forum on Disability Management (IFDM).

A presentation was made in China to more than 50 experts from clinics and hopsitals run by the China Disabled Persons' Federation.

Manitoba WCB funds project to evaluate injury prevention and disability management.

The latest transfer of curriculum and the CDMP and CRTWC designations is to Switzerland.

Resource materials are an economical way to tap into disability management and return to work expertise and research.

Companies that can contain disability-related costs have an advantage in today's highly competitive global economy.

2007 Certification Examinations  The certification examinations for the professional designations of Certified Disability Management Professional and Certified Return to Work Coordinator will be taking place on May 30, 2007.  With the formal adoption of these professional certifications in Australia, Ireland and the United Kingdom, in addition to various Canadian locations, examinations will be held this May in Dublin, London and Sydney.

More and more workplaces recognize the need for and are requesting knowledgeable, properly trained individuals in the field of disability management.  These professional standards provide quality assurance for employers and workers, are evidence-based and are endorsed by not only a broad cross-section of organizations across Canada but are also being adopted by a growing number of countries around the world.

May 25, 2006 is the scheduled date for the certification examinations.  For further details regarding sites and registration, please click on the link.

Return to Work Coordination - Education available online

A new presentation on the CBDMA audit tool is now available for access. To begin the presentation, press the link provided here and then once the presentation has opened, just press the auto play button at the bottom of the screen.

The website dedicated to disability management and rehabilitation is now available at www.dmconnection.com

The online Return to Work Coordinator Program consists of twenty-five modules designed to provide the skills essential for disability management / return to work practitioners. Fall Promotion

Globe and Mail article by Virginia Galt and Katherine Harding.

Germany now has over 350 disability management professionals who have achieved their CDMP designation.

The first two Canadian organizations awarded "IDMSC Certified" designation.

The WSIB of Ontario will use NIDMAR's consensus based disability management audit tool

NIDMAR recently signed MOU with BC's Minister of Advanced Education

NIDMAR celebrates 10 years of promoting return to work programs for injured and disabled workers. See the celebration photos here.

NIDMAR recently hosted a delegation from Korea reviewing professional and program standards

Co-founder of the Disabled Forestry Workers Foundation dies, more details here.

Career Guide - details re career opportunities, standards, education programs, and certification in the field of Disability Management, visit the new Career Guide.

WCB Introduces Incentives to Assist Successful Return to Work

The 2nd International Forum on Disability Management took place in Maastricht, the Netherlands, September 13-15, 2004.  More information can be found at http://www.ifdm.nl/

Professionals and practitioners earn first international Disability Management certification. This issue of Return celebrates their achievement.

CBDMA Audit is Embraced Internationally

NIDMAR Featured In Globe and Mail

International Forum on Disability Management

ILO Code of practice on managing disability in the workplace – a reality

New federal government DM strategy announced on November 12 in Vancouver

Globe and Mail article on Weyerhaeuser's Disability Management success

Now available - details re career opportunities, standards, education programs, and certification in the field of Disability Management, visit the new Career Guide.

Towards global recognition. Disability management is a global strategy that will continue to be developed and further refined.

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To be held May 18, 2005 in centers across Canada