Canadian Association for Supported Employment

What Canadian Association for Supported Employment does

The Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) is a registered Canadian nonprofit and national member association headquartered at 7051 Bayer's Road, Suite 501, Halifax, Nova Scotia. CASE works with supported employment service providers, employers, community partners, and job seekers with disabilities across Canada to advance the inclusion of persons experiencing disability in the workforce. Its mandate centers on sharing knowledge and best practices across the sector rather than on technology product development.

CASE's offering portfolio is built around a member-funded model. Revenue derives primarily from organizational membership tiers, supplemented by conference registrations, certificate program sales, partnership and exhibitor fees, and grants supporting research initiatives. The product surface includes eight certificate programs (e.g., Foundations of Supported Employment, Job Development, Digital Literacy, and Strengths-Based Career Development in the Age of AI), a roster of short courses, the MentorAbility mentorship initiative, an Innovation Lab with Collaborative Impact projects, research programs (Diversity Works, Signal49 Research, The Challenge Factory, National AccessAbility Week), the Annual National Supported Employment Conference (in its 31st year), and resource hubs for employers, job seekers, and service providers. Distribution is direct-to-customer via the website, supported by a bilingual (English/French) digital presence, email newsletter, the Abilities At Work podcast, and active social channels on Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube, and X.

The customer base spans three primary segments: supported employment service providers, employers seeking inclusive hiring practices, and job seekers with disabilities. CASE has no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, venture funding, or acquisitions, and it operates as a board-governed, member-funded association rather than a venture-backed or publicly traded entity.

Name

Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Legal name

Canadian Association for Supported Employment

Website

https://supportedemployment.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1995

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) is a national nonprofit member association, headquartered in Halifax, that delivers membership programs, certificate training, the MentorAbility initiative, research, and the Annual National Supported Employment Conference to service providers, employers, and job seekers with disabilities across Canada.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Employment Services

NAICS

Vocational Rehabilitation Services (62431), Professional Organizations (81392), Individual and Family Services (6241)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Support Services & Case Management (Coaching, Wraparound) (EDAAAOAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Interagency Coordination & Case Management (VR, DD, Medicaid Waivers) (EDAKANAM), Student Success Coaching & Case Management (EDALABAC)

Keywords

• Supported employment services
• Disability employment training
• Vocational rehabilitation
• Inclusive hiring resources
• Employment services association

Headquarters

HQ city

Halifax

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: CASE generates revenue through membership fees, offering organizational membership tiers for supported employment service providers across Canada.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CASE is a national nonprofit member association that delivers professional development, training, and sector convening services for the Canadian supported employment industry. Core offerings include an organizational membership program (offered in tiers), structured certificate programs and short courses for practitioners, an annual national supported employment conference, sector research and innovation initiatives (MentorAbility, Innovation Lab, Diversity Works, Signal49 Research), and resource libraries for employers, job seekers, and service providers.

Product overview

The Canadian Association for Supported Employment (CASE) operates as a national member association providing a portfolio of professional development and support services for the supported employment sector. The organization offers structured certificate programs (including courses on AI in career development), runs the MentorAbility mentorship initiative, conducts research through Innovation Lab and programs like Diversity Works and Signal49, organizes the Annual National Supported Employment Conference, and provides resources for employers (HR Toolkit, Self-Assessment Tool), job seekers, and service providers. Additional offerings include the Abilities At Work Podcast and email newsletter. CASE facilitates knowledge sharing and best practices within the supported employment sector to work towards full inclusion of persons experiencing disability in Canadian workplaces.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Certificate Programs Structured professional development certificate programs purchased by supported employment practitioners and service providers to build expertise in disability employment, including Foundations of Supported Employment, Job Development, Solution-Focused Career Practitioner, An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development, The Strategic Marketer: Building Job Seeker Brand, Strengths-Based Career Development in the Age of AI, Supported Employment Essentials, and Digital Literacy.
• MentorAbility Mentorship initiative connecting individuals with disabilities to employment opportunities through community-based mentorship experiences, supported by a project portal and storybook of experiences.
• Innovation Lab Collaborative research and innovation initiative exploring new approaches to supported employment, including Collaborative Impact projects convened by CASE.
• Research Programs Research initiatives focused on disability employment data and best practices, including Diversity Works, Signal49 Research, The Challenge Factory, and National AccessAbility Week (NAAW).
• Annual National Supported Employment Conference Annual conference bringing together supported employment professionals across Canada, featuring partnership opportunities, exhibitors, awards, and professional networking (31st annual edition referenced).
• Resources for Employers Resource package for employers including HR Toolkit, Self-Assessment Tool, Employer Training, Remote Work Employer Guide, and the Abilities At Work Advisory Team, supporting inclusive recruitment and workplace accessibility.
• Resources for Service Providers Resource hub and member-only resources for supported employment service providers to help more individuals with disabilities achieve their employment goals.
• Resources for Job Seekers Resources for individuals with disabilities seeking employment, including job board access and career planning support.
• Organizational Membership Organizational membership program offered in tiers for supported employment service providers across Canada, granting access to member resources, training, the member hub, and sector convening activities.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• CERICcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026CASE partnered with CERIC (Canadian Education and Research Institute for Counselling) to develop 'An Intersectional Approach to Supporting Career Development' certificate program, demonstrating collaborative development of training resources for career practitioners.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): Free consulting service funded by US federal government providing workplace accommodation guidance to employers and individuals with disabilities. Comparable resource-provision function for the same employer and job-seeker audiences.
• National Disability Institute (NDI): US non-profit focused on financial education, work incentives, and employment outcomes for people with disabilities. Overlaps in research, training, and employer-tool development.

Direct peers

• APSE (Association of People Supporting Employment First): US-based national membership association advancing employment for people with disabilities. Closest direct peer to CASE in mission, structure (member association), and offering portfolio (training, conference, advocacy, resources).
• National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP): US membership association for workforce development professionals offering certification, training, and an annual conference. Comparable professional-association model and recurring revenue streams.
• Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW): Canadian national non-profit promoting employment of persons with disabilities through employer services, training, and advocacy. Directly comparable in geography and supported-employment focus.

Regional players

• Ontario Disability Employment Network (ODEN): Provincial Canadian network of employment service providers serving people with disabilities. Comparable in members served and offerings, but scoped to Ontario rather than national.
• BC Centre for Employment Excellence: British Columbia-focused centre advancing employment services research, training, and best practice. Comparable research and training mission within a Canadian sub-national footprint.

Broad incumbents

• Council of State Administrators of Vocational Rehabilitation (CSAVR): US association of state vocational rehabilitation agency administrators. Comparable convener and advocacy role in the disability-employment ecosystem at a broader governmental scale.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/casecanada
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCPidvVa8-_gIDQsWjRAySCQ
• Facebookfacebook.com/CanadianAssocSupportedEmployment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/canadian-association-for-supported-employment
• Instagraminstagram.com/canada_case

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