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Dispelling Myths and Misconceptions About Hiring Persons With Disabilities

Discover the benefits of hiring people with disabilities and learn practical strategies to create accessible and inclusive workplaces in the environmental sector

Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
1 Hour
Career Stage:
All Career Stages
EP PD Credits:
3
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Regular Price:
Free
Course Length:
1 Hour
Career Stage:
All Career Stages

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Speaker: Maddie Aldridge
Policy Analyst - Métis Nation of Alberta

Maddie Aldridge is a Policy Analyst at the Métis Nation of Alberta, working on initiatives to support equity, inclusion, and representation for Métis communities.
Speaker: Richard Cockrem
National Hub Coordinator - MentorAbility Canada

Richard Cockrem is the National Hub Coordinator at MentorAbility Canada, dedicated to fostering inclusivity and collaboration across provinces and territories.
Speaker: Glen Walsh
Employer Engagement Coordinator - MentorAbility Canada

Glen Walsh is the Employer Engagement Coordinator at MentorAbility Canada, focused on connecting employers with individuals with disabilities and supporting inclusive workforce integration.
Speaker: Nikki Langdon
Prairie Regional Manager - Neil Squire Society

Nikki Langdon is the Prairie Regional Manager at the Neil Squire Society, with over 30 years of experience in career development for people with disabilities and an advocate for mental health awareness.

Agenda:

  • Introduction to inclusive hiring practices
  • Benefits of employing people with disabilities
  • Support programs and resources for employers
  • Mentorship and community engagement strategies
  • Practical steps for creating accessible workplaces
  • Case studies and success stories
  • Q&A

Reconnaissance des terres

Dans un esprit de respect, de réciprocité et de vérité, nous honorons et reconnaissons Moh’kinsstis, le territoire traditionnel du Traité 7 et les pratiques orales de la confédération des Pieds-Noirs : Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, ainsi que les nations Îyâxe Nakoda et Tsuut’ina. Nous reconnaissons que ce territoire abrite la Nation métisse de l’Alberta, la région 3 au sein de la patrie historique des Métis du Nord-Ouest. Enfin, nous reconnaissons toutes les nations qui vivent, travaillent et se divertissent sur ce territoire, et qui l’honorent et le célèbrent.

Land Acknowledgment

In the spirit of respect, reciprocity and truth, we honour and acknowledge Moh’kinsstis and the traditional Treaty 7 territory and oral practices of the Blackfoot confederacy: Siksika, Kainai, Piikani, as well as the Îyâxe Nakoda and Tsuut’ina nations. We acknowledge that this territory is home to the Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3, within the historical Northwest Métis homeland. Finally, we recognize all Nations who live, work and play on this land and honour and celebrate this territory.