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Understanding Rural Communities and Employment Service Delivery – Challenges and Opportunities

​This module is an essential resource for understanding the unique challenges and opportunities related to employment for job seekers who have disabilities in rural areas. You will learn about factors such as geographic isolation, limited public transit, seasonal employment and digital connectivity gaps that create barriers to workforce participation. Innovative strategies are shared to overcome these obstacles, which in turn help service providers support individuals who have disabilities to achieve meaningful and sustainable work.