VANCOUVER, BC, June 19,
2024 /CNW/ - The International Forum on Disability
Management (IFDM) started with a vision – to gather representatives
of stakeholders in Disability Management and Return to Work from
all over the world in order to assemble global perspectives on
consensus-based best practices, cutting edge research, and
successful Disability Management / Return to Work policies,
programs and practices.
IFDM 2024 will be the 11th highly
acclaimed IFDM worldwide, which started out in Vancouver in 2002, Maastricht in 2004,
Brisbane in 2006, Berlin in 2008, Los
Angeles in 2010, London in
2012, Melbourne in 2014,
Kuala Lumpur in 2016, Vancouver in 2018, Brussels in 2022, and now returning for
IFDM 2024 to Vancouver, BC,
Canada
As we recognize the critical importance of an integrated
workplace health approach, with significant increases in
individuals having mental health impairments in addition to those
dealing with physical health challenges, early intervention and
effective occupational rehabilitation are the most effective and
sustainable approaches in maintaining gainful employment while
avoiding potential poverty, addiction challenges or worse.
Be a part of the leading edge in effective Disability
Management. With more than 50 high quality presentations from
across Canada and internationally,
topic areas addressed include: AI related to Disability Management,
Mental Health, Inclusive approaches to Disability Management,
Reducing Poverty, and a range of topics affecting workplaces and
return to work.
Join keynote speakers which include: the Hon. Harry Baines, BC's Minister of Labour; Ms.
Stephanie Cadieux, Canada's first National Accessibility Officer;
and Prof. Dr. Joachim Breuer, fr.
CEO of the German Federal Workers Compensation system and fr.
President of the International Social Security Association, as well
as Co-Masters of Ceremony, Ms. Sari
Sairanen, Executive Assistant to the National
Secretary-Treasurer of UNIFOR and Mr. Rod
Cook, Vice President, Workplace Health & Safety
Services, WSIB.
Early Bird Special Registration Rate is available until
July 1, 2024.
For further details regarding program, registration, travel and
hotel reduced rates, please visit the website: www.ifdm2024.ca
Contact the Organizing Committee by email at:
info@ifdm2024.ca
SOURCE Pacific Coast University for Workplace Health
Sciences