News – 2007

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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