Onboarding

Building a more inclusive onboarding process that supports individuals on the autism spectrum or with an intellectual disability can have positive impacts on your entire workforce. An inclusive onboarding process helps new staff feel welcome, supported, and valued from the moment they join your team. It also sets the stage for a positive, productive work experience built on clear communication and expectations.

The resources on this page are meant to help employers create an inclusive onboarding process that supports individuals on the autism spectrum or with an intellectual disability. They provide practical guidance on creating an inclusive orientation process, setting clear expectations, providing effective communication, and providing necessary accommodations to ensure employees can settle into your workplace and its culture. By adopting an inclusive onboarding process, you can create a more supportive and engaged workforce, where all employees can thrive and succeed.

The Inclusive Workplace is an initiative of Ready, Willing and Able, a partnership of the Autism Alliance of Canada and Inclusion Canada. This work is made possible by the generous support of the Government of Canada’s Opportunities Fund.
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