News – 2018
The Enhanced Disability Management Program – A Case Study
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.
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Disability Management Professionals in Belgium
Ceremony held for first graduates of the Disability Management Practitioner training program and IDMSC professional designations in Belgium
Committed Professionals Meeting Societal Challenges in Scotland
Two events held in Scotland to recognize new CDMPs
BC Nurses Union – Pioneers in “Enhanced” Disability Management
The EDMP an employee-centered jointly administered DM program in the healthcare sector in BC
Recognizing Professional Excellence in the Re/integration of Persons with Disabilities
An event was held in Toronto hosted by the WSIB and NIDMAR to recognize the 2017 CDMPs and CRTWCs
Recognition and gratitude expressed to CDMPs and CRTWCs
Certificates presented to 2017 CDMP and CRTWC recipients in Vancouver
ISSA Report on The Return on Work Reintegration
The Return on Work Reintegration report identifies global return on investments for employers, social security systems and society
Steelworkers Support Better RTW Outcomes for Injured/Disabled Workers
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 of Dimes Canada, NIDMAR and PCU-WHS sign MOU
The March of Dimes Canada, NIDMAR and PCU-WHS sign a MOU re educational opportunities in DM / RTW
Deputy Minister University Champion for PCU-WHS Visits Campus
Jody Thomas, Deputy Minister University Champion for PCU-WHS, recently visited the campus for the first time
Celebrating 30 Years of Bringing Attention to the Plight of Injured Workers
It's been 30 years since the release of the documentary film Every Twelve Seconds
Canadian Accessibility Act
CANADIAN ACCESSIBILITY ACT: The Federal Government released a report setting out a range of priority areas following national consultations - the report identified employment for persons with disabilities is critical and is a number one priority.
Negotiating and Implementing Joint RTW/DM Agreements
Negotiating and Implementing Joint RTW / DM Agreements: Three-day interactive onsite workshop July 11-12-13 introduces participants to strategies and processes designed to achieve a range of negotiated joint RTW / DM agreements. For further details, please click on link below.
March 31 Deadline for Applications
March 31 is the deadline for applications to write the 2017 CDMP and CRTWC professional certification examinations
Tribute to Former Honourary Labour Co-Chair Bob White
NIDMAR pays tribute to former Honourary Labour Co-Chair Bob White
AgSafe and NIDMAR sign MOU
AgSafe and NIDMAR signed a MOU providing access to DM self assessment tool
NIDMAR Board Member Elected President of ISSA
Dr. Joachim Breuer was elected President of the International Social Security Association