Katherine Breward is an Associate Professor at the University of Winnipeg and an award-winning case writer. Her research focuses primarily on disability accommodation in the workplace and labor market entry for historically disadvantaged populations. Her research has appeared in the Canadian Journal of Disability Studies; Case Research Journal; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion: An International Journal; and the Journal of Immigrant and Minority Health.
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