Disability and Work in Canada 2021 Virtual Conference:
Achieving equality of opportunity and choice in careers, jobs and work

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DISABILITY AND WORK IN CANADA 2021

Achieving equality of opportunity and choice in careers, jobs and work

Virtual Conference – December 1 & 2 and 6 & 7, 2021

The Disability and Work in Canada 2021 (DWC 2021) Conference was held virtually this year over four days in early December (December 1 & 2 and December 6 & 7) from 12:15 to 3:30 EDT. The theme for this year’s conference was the “Achieving equality of opportunity and choice in careers, jobs and work,” with subthemes for each day as follows:

Wednesday December 1, 2021, at 12:15 to 3:30 EDT – Fully including persons with disabilities in the COVID19 recovery
Thursday December 2, 2021, at 12:15 to 3:30 EDT – Making inclusive workplaces a reality
Monday December 6, 2021, at 12:15 to 3:30 EDT – Ensuring secure and comprehensive supports for persons with disabilities
Tuesday December 7, 2021, at 12:15 to 3:30 EDT – Moving forward together towards full inclusion in employment

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Vignettes

Vignette by Kelly Johnson. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success
Vignette by Mike. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success
Vignette by MJ. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success
Vignette by Rachel Boutin. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success
Vignette by Samuel Benamron. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success
Vignette by Zaman. CASE - Profiles of Employment Success

Because of COVID…

Description: Because of COVID… represents the new barriers persons with disabilities are now facing, because of COVID. Discover the stories of real people who are working t the changes and adapting to the new realities of the pandemic in the workplace.

Tags: Accommodation, Disability-confident workplace, Hiring