Accessible Employers

Uncertain about how to make your business more accessible? Gain practical insights from Alissa Assu, owner of West Coast Wildflowers, on turning accessibility into everyday actions. Available with Closed Captions, ASL, and Described Video: accessibleemployers.ca/resource/aliss…

We are seeking amazing workshop facilitators, activists and artists in the disability rights space for our annual conference Everybody Belongs 2025. Learn more: inclusionbc.org/workshops-eb25/ @InclusionCA @AspireRichmond

We are deeply saddened by the passing of dedicated public servant @dacoulter. As former Parliamentary Secretary of Accessibility and Chilliwack MLA, Dan's service and lived experience expertise had a profound impact on improving accessibility in our workplaces and communities.

Our friends at @InclusionBC recently released a great video on inclusive employment with Persephone Brewing Company. With the right support, employees with intellectual disabilities thrive - and so do their employers. youtube.com/watch?v=kLav4M…

As we approach the new year, do your future strategic plans include looking through an accessibility and disability-inclusive lens? Try our Disability Inclusive Employer Self Assessment Tool. The 35 assessment questions apply to businesses in all sectors. disabilityinclusion.ca

This #HumanRightsDay, remember: disability rights are human rights. They are not a privilege and they are not special or extra. Integrating accessibility into our workplace policies and procedures is needed to ensure people with disabilities can access employment.

The @StatCan_eng data on the experiences of those living with disabilities in Canada from 2022 were just released in more detail. Explore these snippets of specific disability experiences and more: www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quoti…

The Tourism Workplace Accessibility Clinic is a new program from @TourismHRCanada and @CCRW to enhance inclusivity and accessibility in tourism! They aim to increase the sector’s capacity to better engage with people with disabilities. Learn more: bit.ly/3VlociM

It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities! #IDPD We’re excited to share a conversation our Associate Director Yat took part in about what’s new and exciting in accessibility, who’s leading the way, and where barriers remain with @stephanie4bc. youtube.com/watch?v=1K0AAn…

It's International Day of Persons with Disabilities! The theme is "amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future.” How are you actioning this in your workplace? We’re proud to have our work championed by two disabled leaders! #IDPD

International Day of Persons with Disabilities #IDPD is tomorrow, December 3, 2024. Our Associate Director Yat will be representing BC and Canada as one of five international panelists joining Chief Accessibility Officer @Stephanie4BC in a global #accessibility conversation!

Presidents Group member @BCAA builds trust by using a third party to collect workforce demographic data. This encourages more open disclosure of disabilities. Read the full case study: accessibleemployers.ca/resource/make-… Learn more in Tools to Make It Count: bit.ly/Tools-To-Make-…

We're excited to welcome three organizations to our Community of Accessible Employers! Welcome District of Central Saanich, @BuySocialCanada, Able & Available Job Board. Is your business an accessible employer? Join for resources, support, and community! accessibleemployers.ca/join-us-quick/

During #NAAW, remember: The CHRA recognizes substance dependence as a disability, ensuring employees’ right to workplace accommodations. Let’s build supportive workplaces for all.

We're excited to launch Empower3D, a new employment program for youth with disabilities. Available across Canada, it will provide youth with disabilities the opportunity to develop their skills & gain valuable work experience in the manufacturing sectors. neilsquire.ca/neil-squire-so…

This week (November 24-30) is National Addictions Awareness Week. Learn more about addictive behaviours and how to recognize individuals with these disabilities in the workplace from @HIREforTALENT: hirefortalent.ca/toolkit/disabi…

Are you knowledgeable about digital #accessibility? Do you access public transportation with a disability? To make it easier for people to access transit information, Presidents Group member @BCTransit is redesigning its website and seeking feedback: engage.bctransit.com/bctransit-com-…

Exciting opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and partners this week! The Accessible Employers and @opendoorgroup team is pictured here with Minister of Social Development and Poverty Reduction @s_malcolmson and @BCANDS1 CEO Neil Belanger.

Today, we honour the memories of those whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence. We must confront and reject transphobia here and around the world.   We must build a province where everyone is free to be who they are and live in safety. #TDOR

This week our Accessible Employers and @OpenDoorGroup team are grateful to be spending time in community at the Indigenous Disability Gathering in Victoria. If you're at the @BCANDS1 conference, stop by the table and say hello! Pictured with @Stephanie4BC of @accessiblegc.