Hire Us
Robin Hood Association's Employment Services connects Employers with talented individuals with disabilities, creating mutually beneficial employment opportunities.
Our Employment Specialists:
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Provide hands-on training and ongoing support for employees
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Ensure clear, open communication with employers
We help employees:
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Secure meaningful, skill-appropriate work
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Build skills and provide on-the-job support
Hiring people with disabilities taps into a talent pool known to boost productivity, reduce absenteeism, and increase customer loyalty. Employees with disabilities bring creativity, innovation, and fresh perspectives to the workplace.
Join today’s business leaders by hiring a person with a disability.
For more information email: employmentservices@robinhoodassoc.com.
Meet Jason, a valued team member at Suncor. In this video, his supervisor Valane shares how Jason's positivity and calming presence make a real difference in a high-stress environment.
Jason and Valane's story highlights the important contributions individuals with disabilities bring to their workplaces, and the value of inclusivity.
“Jayne and Kristi have been a wonderful addition to our business at Vicky’s Bistro | WineBar. They have been with us for over 15 years. Besides showing great dedication, they are always punctual and have shown great work ethic with a smile.”
~ Vicky's Bistro | Wine Bar
Consider the facts.
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Employees with disabilities have identical job performance ratings as employees without disabilities. Studies have shown that those with disabilities are hard-working and independent workers. And just like any other employee, workers with disabilities need ongoing learning to grow and succeed.
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Numerous people supported by Robin Hood have been competitively employed with the same company for over a decade.
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The disability market represents 1.85 billion people and $1.9 trillion in annual disposable income. As workers, they can ease talent shortages and add to the organizational diversity that drives better decision-making and innovation.
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Great brands are integrating people with disabilities (PWD) into their core messages and experiences. They leverage learnings from PWD and elevate their unique attributes to speak to the entire marketplace. Friends and family respond positively, shifting their buying habits and passionately promoting the brand, becoming loyal ambassadors and lifelong customers.
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Workers with disabilities bring unique skills that give employers a competitive edge. For instance, research shows many adults with autism excel in pattern recognition, memory, and mathematics—valuable assets in technology and other industries.
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Although 90% of companies claim to prioritize diversity, only 4% consider disability in those initiatives. Do your DE&I efforts include people with disabilities?