FAQ’s

INNoVA offers a range of services including Accessibility ConsultingEmployment Strategies Exchange (ESX)adVISOR, DQI, and IN PULSE Events .  These services are designed to enhance employee engagement, foster connections to talent, provide guidance on best practices for workplace inclusion and workplace accommodations and adjustments, develop advanced business intelligence solutions, and empower businesses to host inclusive events with accessibility at the core.

INNoVA can help your business by implementing customized solutions grounded in research and global best practices. We strive to resolve inequitable employment models, remove barriers, create accessible and inclusive workplaces, and foster connections to talent. Our services are designed to help you enhance accessibility for systemic change in the employment of people with disabilities in Canada.

Businesses of all sizes, industries, and sectors seeking to create inclusive and accessible workplaces can benefit from INNoVA’s services. Whether you are looking to improve employee engagement, enhance accessibility, or comply with legal obligations tied to accessibility and workplace accommodations and adjustments, INNoVA’s services can help business leaders achieve your goals.

INNoVA’s approach is unique because it is grounded in research and founded on global best practices. INNoVA’s team of experts focus on creating dynamic inclusion and strive to resolve inequitable employment models. Our unique services are customized to meet the specific needs and desires of each client, and are designed to foster connections to talent, enhance accessibility, and drive systemic change in the employment of people with disabilities in Canada.

At INNoVA, we give utmost importance to data security and confidentiality. We use tools and follow practices that conform with our standards and ensure all data is handled securely. We also use encryption tools, multi-factor authentication, restrictive access, regular backups and ensure compliance to data protection laws. All our staff receive regular training on data protection and security along with signing confidentiality agreements.

To get started with working with INNoVA, you can contact one of our experts through our website here. Our team will work with you to understand your specific needs and develop an actionable plan with customized solutions to meet your goals.

Due to the customized nature of our services the cost varies. Once we have all the details of what you are looking for a comprehensive cost estimate is provided.

Stay updated on INNoVA’s latest news and services by subscribing to our blog, following us on social media, or visiting our website. We also regularly host events, virtual learning sessions and webinars where you can learn more about our services, offerings, and insights for how your business can implement customized solutions.

If you would like to request any of the information on this website in a different format, you can do so by getting in touch with a member of our team at [email protected]. We will do our best to accommodate your request and provide you with the resource in the format you prefer.

Our website conforms to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1 at the AA level, ensuring that it is accessible to a wide range of users. We continuously strive to improve accessibility and welcome feedback from our users to help us enhance their experience further. If you encounter any accessibility issues while using our website, please don’t hesitate to contact us so that we can address them promptly.

We do not provide legal advice. INNoVA is well versed in relevant accessibility related legislation and best practices. Our focus is to bring business beyond compliance, and to a place of confidence.

In Canada, employers have a legal duty to accommodate employees with disabilities to the point of undue hardship. Understanding and fulfilling these obligations can be complex, which is where INNoVA’s adVISOR service can help. adVISOR provides support to Canadian businesses to improve the management and implementation of accommodations and workplace adjustments. Our expert consultants can assist you in understanding your legal obligations regarding disability accommodation and provide guidance on how to meet these obligations effectively. By leveraging adVISOR, you can ensure that your accommodation processes are in line with legal requirements while also enhancing the overall inclusivity and accessibility of your workplace. 

If you would like to learn more about adVISOR and how it can help you manage accommodations and workplace adjustments more effectively, please contact us for a consultation.

INNoVA provides initiatives to link job seekers with potential employers. Our Employment Strategies Exchange (ESX) helps businesses and job seekers to connect, collaborate, and develop, by providing easy access to skilled job candidates through skill-based matching and interview services. This streamlined approach makes it simpler for your company to find the talent it needs to grow and succeed. 

Alternatively, INNoVA’s DMD (Disabilities Mentoring Day) fosters business-to-business mentoring to remove employment barriers for individuals with disabilities. This presents a unique opportunity for businesses to participate and offer qualified individuals a chance to gain valuable work experience, learn from mentors, build strategic partnerships, and access a valuable talent channel. If you are looking for programs that can help you connect with employers, INNoVA is a partner organization of the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW). CCRW is a non-profit organization with 45 years of experience in promoting and supporting meaningful and equitable employment for people with disabilities.

INNoVA’s Employment Strategies Exchange (ESX) provides a place for talent to connect, innovate, and grow. With a focus on accessibility, INNoVA’s ESX features smart, easy-to-use, and innovative tools to support your job search or search for talent.

Our unique job profile allows individuals to search for opportunities in a way they feel best reflects their skills, experience, and qualifications – whether that be using a resume, video, URL, or through a combination of features.

INNoVA ESX also includes several features to support your organization in accessing the right talent for the right opportunity. From our innovative Candidate Watch, and Bookmarking Feature to our eLearning trainings for businesses looking to build Disability Confidence, INNoVA ESX provides a place for employers and talent to connect, innovate, and grow together.