The president of Canada Mortgage and Housing has two framed photos on her desk. One is a family photo. The other shows her with the corporation's three employees who have Down syndrome.

The latter is there for the days when Karen Kinsley gets bogged down in the financial details with which CMHC concerns itself. It reminds her that at the end of the day the organization is all about people and these are three - Paul Knoll, Scott Harford and Heather Green - it employs through one of its several programs that encourage diversity in the workforce.

"I can't tell you how many times a week I look at both of these pictures for inspiration," Kinsley said. "Heather, Paul and Scott, and the group of employees who supervise and support them, are a terrific team. They represent the spirit of CMHC."

Gail Tolley, vice-president of human resources at CMHC, which was recently named one of Canada's Best Diversity Employers by Mediacorp Canada Inc., says Kinsley has been the champion of this program since day one.

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