Webinar: Navigating Episodic Disabilities in the Workplace [Free – EN]
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Webinar: Navigating Episodic Disabilities in the Workplace [Free – EN]
April 24, 2024 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
Wednesday, April 24, 2024, from 12 PM to 1:30 PM EDT – this event is free.
Live Captioning will be provided by 3 Play Media Canada.
An increasing number of individuals in Canada, totaling over 2 million in recent estimates, live with ongoing episodic disabilities. These disabilities, ranging from long-COVID and multiple sclerosis to lupus, arthritis, cancer, HIV, diabetes, and mental health conditions, present unique challenges and opportunities for inclusion in the workplace. Join us for a dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from Pride at Work Canada, Realize Canada, and DAWN Canada. Together, they will share insights from recent collaborative research that delves into the nuanced aspects of episodic disabilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals. The discussion will illuminate some of the nuanced aspects of episodic disabilities for 2SLGBTQIA+ people and their impact on employment, income security, social inclusion, and access to care. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain valuable insights that will reshape your approach to accessibility and inclusion in the workplace.
Learning Goals:
- Deepen your understanding of Episodic Disabilities
- Understand some of the unique experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ employees with episodic disabilities
- Uncover the impact of institutional policies and procedures on workplace accessibility
Audience:
- Human Resources Professionals
- Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Professionals
- Accessibility Specialists and Disability Resource Coordinators
- 2SLGBTQIA+ Individuals living with Episodic Disability
Presenters:
Learning & Development Specialist
Pride at Work Canada
Junior Research Associate
DAWN Canada
IDEAL (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility, Leading to belonging) Officer
Realize Canada
National Lead, Episodic Disabilities
Realize Canada
Manager of Programs
Pride at Work Canada
Accessibility:
- Spoken language: English
- Automatic translation: English to French
- Close captioning provided: English and French
- Format: Virtual (Zoom in webinar mode)
- Engagement type: participants invited to engage via chat (no audio or video)
- Please register below additional accessibility requests. Any questions may be sent to events@prideatwork.ca.
This event is free. If you would like to register after the deadline, please send an email to events@prideatwork.ca.
