As a national strategy to develop inclusive and effective labour markets, RWA will:

• Connect and support employers, persons with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum and local, provincial and national community agencies
• Promote understanding and awareness among employers and the general public as to the business value of hiring people with an intellectual disability and/ or on the autism spectrum
• Complement and enhance the capacity of community employment service delivery organizations by connecting them to new employer demand

RWA provides:

• Information about why hiring a person with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum is good for business
• Individualized assistance to help you become a more inclusive employer
• Assistance in identifying suitable candidates with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum to address hiring needs in your company
• Disability awareness information and training for your current employees
• Direct connections to community agencies who provide employment-related services and supports to job seekers with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum
• Individual on-the-job support for the employee to do their job effectively, including disability related accommodations if and as necessary
• Connections to other employers who have hired individuals with an intellectual disability and/or on the autism spectrum
• Connections to available research, best practice and expertise in the field of inclusive labour markets