EXCITING NEWS!
We are delighted to announce the launch of the International Forum on Disability Management 2026 (#IFDM2026), and that Early Bird Registration is now open.
Please find attached a PDF giving details of the launch of the IFDM2026 website – Early Bird International
Website for tickets and other information – http://www.ifdm2026.com/
Employment is recognized as a key social determinant of health as it affects various aspects of individuals’ lives that are crucial for their overall well-being.
Work is important for the dignity of individuals, for the sense of accomplishment it brings, its value to the community and to society, and the way it contributes to a sense of belonging. The tangible benefits of income, learning, and participating in the goals of an enterprise give a sense of control over an individual’s destiny. Work is fundamental to one’s sense of well-being and to citizenship.
When workers are expected to stay away from work until the illness has abated or the injury has healed, it can break the bond with the workplace. Too often, such workers never return to their jobs. Or to any job. As they negotiate with benefit providers, the injured or ill workers can begin to see themselves only in terms of their illness or injury.
Research from the OECD indicates that if an individual is off work for a year, there is a 1% – or less – chance of their ever returning to work. This can be devastating for individuals affected by a disabling condition.
Therefore, early intervention that provides support and a path forward is key to having successful outcomes in return to work.
This new video, The Importance of Early Intervention in Disability Management demonstrates what can tragically happen when early support is not there, but it also emphasizes that early contact and working with the worker and their support network can have very positive outcomes.
To view this 6-minute video, please click on the following link: The Importance of Early Intervention in DM
We’re were excited to host the CDMP/CRTWC Congratulations Ceremony on December 3, 2025 to celebrate our newest CDMP and CRTWC members! We look forward to celebrating our growing community and sharing this milestone with you!
Please view: https://youtu.be/QmRytBEwtU4?si=rGr32TUjOk7qmmh4
Please see link: https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2025LBR0039-001029
The annual observance of the International Day of Disabled Persons was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly. The observance of this day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues and mobilize support for the dignity, rights, and well-being of persons with disabilities. It also seeks to increase awareness of gains to be derived from the integration of persons with disabilities in every aspect of political, social, economic, and cultural life.
The theme for 2025 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is: “Fostering disability inclusive societies for advancing social progress”
We’re pleased to announce the global launch of the AI powered CDMP Gold Standard Guide. After successful testing, we’re now opening it up to the global Disability Management community.
This user-friendly online tool helps you navigate the CDMP certification process based on your unique background, saving you time and reducing confusion.
While detailed criteria are Canadian specific at this point, it is expected that relevant CDMP information from other jurisdictions will be added in the near future.
✔️ Tailored pathways based on your experience
✔️ Direct links to key resources and requirements
✔️ Immediate answers
✔️ Guidance on when to contact NIDMAR directly
We invite professionals, organizations, and communities around the world to explore the CDMP Gold Standard Guide today.
Access the guide: CDMP Gold Standard Guide
Public Services Health and Safety Association (PSHSA) is seeking input from Occupational Health and Disability Management professionals to better understand how organizations identify modified work opportunities in support of the legal duty to accommodate. Insights from the survey will help inform best practices, improve processes, and support successful stay-at work and return to work outcomes.
Although our organization supports Ontario’s Public Services, we would greatly value input from your members both within and outside of Ontario.
I am wondering if you would consider sharing the following survey with them. The survey itself will take less than 5 minutes to complete, and all responses will remain confidential.
Survey on Identifying Modified Work: Supporting Accommodation in Ontario’s Public Sector.
Thanks in advance for considering this request. Please let me know if you have any questions.
‘Employers have to wake up if they want to be a best practice employer,’ says disability expert discussing growing complexity of LTD claims
Chronic health conditions are shaping the modern workplace – and the stakes are growing, according to a new report.
More than half of Canadian workers are experiencing chronic health issues, with musculoskeletal, mental health, and cardiovascular conditions topping the list, accounting for 68 percent of long-term disability (LTD) claims, finds Sun Life
During June, an official presentation took place, presenting individuals with the CRTWC and CDMP Certificates. This is the eighth year that this award ceremony has taken place. Belgium now has 141 individuals with the designations and 747 students have participated in the training program. For further details on the program in Belgium, please see the full Communique by clicking on the link below.
To view the video provided by BC’s Minister of Labour and the NIDMAR 30th Anniversary video, please click here NIDMAR 30th Anniversary Video
The CDMP Designation, Explained video sets out the leadership, opportunities, and impact that CDMPs can have, with their focus being to maintain employment for individuals living with a mental or physical impairment. They are specialized in effective early intervention, coordinating occupational rehabilitation, and guiding the process of returning an injured or disabled employee back into the workplace. They can be a great resource for HR and social workers as they apply a balanced and fair approach. They work with unions, employers, workers compensation boards, government departments and insurance providers in designing accessibility plans, meeting regulatory requirements, and instituting best practices. This 6-1/2 minute video also identifies some of the many varied career opportunities and financial stability that this profession provides for those having the CDMP designation.
This 12-minute video promotes the benefits of undertaking an assessment of a workplace program. And as Bill Dyer, Director of Program Assessments states, “…we are not here to point fingers and tell people that they haven’t been doing their jobs. In fact, the assessment is a supportive and confidential discussion with a consensus-based approach. And the only person who gets the report is the person who requested it.”
Under the current BC and Federal Government initiatives, the cost of a program assessment is covered by the grants, so there is no cost.
For further details and/or to apply, please go to:
Organizations located in British Columbia: https://www.nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=284
Organizations located in Canada outside of British Columbia: https://www.nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=295
Or, please contact NIDMAR at: [email protected]
The Workplace Disability Management Assessment: An employer’s guide to reducing costs and retaining valuable workers
This 12-minute video promotes the benefits of undertaking an assessment of a workplace program. And as Bill Dyer, Director of Program Assessments states, “…we are not here to point fingers and tell people that they haven’t been doing their jobs. In fact, the assessment is a supportive and confidential discussion with a consensus-based approach. And the only person who gets the report is the person who requested it.”
Under the current BC and Federal Government initiatives, the cost of a program assessment is covered by the grants, so there is no cost.
For further details and/or to apply, please go to:
Organizations located in British Columbia: https://www.nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=284
Organizations located in Canada outside of British Columbia: https://www.nidmar.ca/news/full_story.asp?fid=295
Or, please contact NIDMAR at: [email protected]