Building an Inclusive and Accessible Workplace
Date:
Mon, May 31st, 2021Time:
12:00 pm to 1:00 pm
Description:
The Greater Vancouver Board of Trade’s Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Council in partnership with Presidents Group invite you to a special event to kickstart National AccessAbility Week.
Based on the Canadian Survey on Disability (CSD) from 2017, one in five Canadians aged 15 years or older—about 6.2 million people—have one or more disabilities.
Whether the disability is permanent or temporary, existed from birth or caused by an accident or ageing process—those with disabilities have always had to overcome many obstacles.
To advance an organization’s wellness, bottom-line, and growth, there is a need to tap into a wider talent pool reflective of the customer base inclusive of disabled people. The reality is that people living with disabilities bring high potential and a diverse range of skills and abilities to various occupations and industries but are often trapped in low-skill jobs. Therefore, it is imperative that our diversity, equity, and inclusion goals commit to eliminating barriers to employment and advancement for people with disabilities.
Join our panel of experts as they share firsthand experiences, tools, and actionable steps we can take to create more inclusive and accessible work environments and communities.
Address:
Online Event, Kelowna
Cost:
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