25 4 Summary of Key Findings and Recommendations This report, and its predecessors in 2020 and 2006, was developed as part of an ongoing assessment of the existing knowledge of Human Resources (HR) professionals across Canada about Episodic Disability in the workplace; and the gaps in both training and experience that may be barriers to a culture of accommodation in their work environments. [...] As we enter the second full year of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions specific to work from home and policy and accommodations in the context of COVID were added to the 2022 survey. [...] The updated 2022 survey aimed to compare and better understand how the knowledge and training requirements of HR professionals have evolved over the course of the last year, especially within the context of COVID-19. [...] How would you describe your current level of knowledge related to accommodating Episodic Disabilities in the workplace? • I have no knowledge of episodic disability • I have some knowledge of episodic disability • I am knowledgeable about episodic disability • I am skilled/ an expert in episodic disability 5. [...] Have you had to turn down requests for accommodation from people living with Episodic Disabilities? • Yes • No If yes, what was the main reason for declining accommodation? • Didn’t provide sufficient evidence of disability • No program or plan in place to support disability accommodations • Unable to provide the requested accommodation within scope of the role 22 • Cost to provide accommodation w.
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