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By signing up with an email address, I acknowledge that I have read and agree to the Terms of Service<\/a> and Privacy Policy<\/a>.<\/p>\n Enabled Talent\u2019s national campaign, One Company. One Talent., encourages Canadian employers to create one meaningful opportunity for a person with a disability or from an underrepresented community. Whether through a job, internship, co-op placement, apprenticeship, or mentorship, one opportunity can change a life. Running from May to October 2026, the campaign aims to showcase inclusive employers, share success stories, and demonstrate how accessible hiring strengthens businesses, communities, and Canada\u2019s workforce.<\/p>\n BRAMPTON, Ontario, June 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Enabled Talent Canada today announced the launch of One Company. One Talent., a national campaign calling on Canadian employers to create at least one opportunity for a person with a disability or someone from an underrepresented community.<\/p>\n Running through October 2026, the campaign encourages businesses, municipalities, colleges, universities, nonprofits, and industry associations to make a simple commitment: create one job, internship, co-op placement, apprenticeship, mentorship, volunteer role, or work-integrated learning opportunity.<\/p>\n The campaign\u2019s goal is ambitious but achievable: to help create thousands of new opportunities across Canada while demonstrating that inclusive hiring is not only the right thing to do, but also a smart business decision.<\/p>\n Why This Matters<\/p>\n More than 8 million Canadians-approximately one in five people-live with a disability, making disability one of the largest and most diverse communities in the country.<\/p>\n Yet many talented individuals continue to face barriers to employment despite Canada\u2019s growing labour shortages and national commitments through the Accessible Canada Act, the Disability Inclusion Action Plan, and the vision of a Barrier-Free Canada by 2040.<\/p>\n At a time when organizations are searching for talent, thousands of qualified individuals remain overlooked because hiring systems, recruitment processes, and workplace practices were never designed with accessibility in mind.<\/p>\n One Opportunity Can Change Everything<\/p>\n “Too often, talented people are overlooked because hiring systems were never designed with accessibility in mind,\u201d said Amandipp Singh, Founder of Enabled Talent Canada.<\/p>\n “This campaign is not about quotas or compliance. It is about recognizing talent, opening doors, and creating opportunities that benefit both employers and jobseekers. If every organization committed to just one opportunity, the impact would be extraordinary.\u201d<\/p>\n Founded by Amandipp Singh, a partially blind entrepreneur who experienced employment barriers firsthand, Enabled Talent was created to help employers access skilled talent while making hiring more inclusive, accessible, and effective.<\/p>\n Technology Supporting Inclusion<\/p>\n “Technology should remove barriers, not create them,\u201d said Jeby James, Chief Technology Officer of Enabled Talent Canada.<\/p>\n “We built Enabled Talent to help organizations discover talent they may be missing while ensuring candidates can participate in the hiring process with dignity, accessibility, and confidence. Our goal is to make inclusive hiring practical, scalable, and accessible for organizations of every size.\u201d<\/p>\n Through its AI-powered platform, Enabled Talent helps employers connect with talent, improve accessibility, streamline accommodations, and build more inclusive workplaces.<\/p>\n A Business Opportunity, Not Just a Social Initiative<\/p>\n Research consistently shows that inclusive workplaces benefit from broader perspectives, improved employee engagement, stronger retention, and enhanced innovation.<\/p>\n Canada\u2019s disability community also represents significant economic participation and purchasing power, making accessibility and inclusion increasingly important business considerations.<\/p>\n Organizations participating in the campaign may also qualify for a range of government and partner-supported programs related to:<\/p>\n Wage subsidiesInternship and co-op fundingStudent placementsWorkplace accessibility improvementsTraining and workforce developmentAccommodation supports Enabled Talent Canada will work with participating employers to help identify available funding opportunities and supports that may reduce hiring and implementation costs.<\/p>\n Recognition for Inclusive Employers<\/p>\n Organizations participating in the campaign will have the opportunity to be recognized for their commitment to inclusion.<\/p>\n Throughout National Disability Employment Awareness Month (October 2026), participating employers may be featured through:<\/p>\n Employer Spotlight StoriesInclusive Employer Success ProfilesAccessibility and Workforce Inclusion Case StudiesNational Awareness CampaignsRecognition as Inclusive Employer Champions The campaign aims to celebrate organizations that are taking meaningful action to create a more inclusive Canadian workforce.<\/p>\n Growing National Recognition<\/p>\n Enabled Talent\u2019s work has recently been recognized through several awards and industry rankings, including:<\/p>\n Top Tech Innovator Award (2025) – CEO Magazine GlobalAccessibility Business Award (2025) – City of BramptonBusiness Humanitarian Award (2025) – Y Media GroupEntrepreneur of the Year Award (2026) – Punjabi Chamber of Commerce Canada#1 Jobs & Recruiting Startup in Toronto (2026) – F6S#1 Disability Inclusion Company & Startup in Toronto (2026) – F6S The organization has also expanded its work internationally through initiatives and partnerships across North America, Africa, the Middle East, Europe, and the Caribbean.<\/p>\n How to Participate<\/p>\n Employers, municipalities, colleges, universities, nonprofits, and industry associations are invited to join the campaign by committing to create one opportunity before October 31, 2026.<\/p>\n One opportunity can create a pathway to employment, confidence, financial independence, and long-term success.<\/p>\n To participate or learn more, contact:<\/p>\n [email\u00a0protected]<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n About Enabled Talent Canada<\/p>\n Enabled Talent Canada is an AI-powered accessibility and workforce platform helping employers, educational institutions, nonprofits, and governments create inclusive pathways into employment and training. Founded in Brampton, Ontario, the organization works at the intersection of inclusive employment and social impact, tech, and education, helping build a future where opportunity is accessible to everyone.<\/p>\n Website:www.enabledtalent.com<\/a>\u00a0<\/p>\n Media Contact<\/p>\n Amandipp Singh<\/p>\n