2010

Archive of 2010 news posts

Return to Work Conference in Malaysia Attracts Major Audience

The first Return to Work Conference hosted by the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO / PERKESO) of Malaysia, held July 26 and 27 in Kuala Lumpur was a resounding success with more than 1,200 attendees. One of the key themes of Malaysia’s Return to Work Program is “engaging stakeholders” and to that end, employers are encouraged to look at the abilities of workers and not their disabilities. To read more about Malaysia’s program, please click on the link provided here: Full story

 

To view the video created especially for the RTW Conference by the DM team of SOCSO / PERKESO entitled “Dignity Through Productivity”, please click on the link provided here: RTW Conference video

IFDM 2010

IFDM 2010, the fifth International Forum on Disability Management, recently concluded in Los Angeles in September. It was a major success not only in terms of the leading edge intiatives presented on disability management programs, policies and research, but also in providing valuable networking opportunities to over 400 registered delegates from 34 countries around the world. Held biennially since 2002, the IFDM is the only global conference dedicated to in-depth discussion of consensus based best practices, cutting edge research and successful disability management policies and programs. For further details regarding IFDM 2010, please refer to the newsletter by clicking on the link: Full story