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SUMMARY:DEAM Connect | By Goodwill Industries of Alberta
DESCRIPTION:From 1pm – 2pm and from 4pm – 5pm, visit the networking portion of the event, where you can meet and greet with employers and programs in the Edmonton and surrounding region to learn more about providing opportunities.\nFrom 2pm – 4pm be inspired by our performances and speakers incluiding:\n\nRiccardo Baldini\n\nA concert pianist who became paralyzed and lost the ability to play the piano for many years was thrilled to make his return to the stage with the help of a technology he developed. Working with engineers, he co-developed Resonate, a tool that lets him control the foot pedals using his mouth. Recently the team has been communicating with the Glenrose Hospital Foundation’s research and innovation department about collaborating on the project.\n\n\nAustin Hinchey\n\nA cornerstone of the Canadian Men’s Sitting Volleyball Team since 2007, Hinchey has served as both captain and leader, making a profound impact on the para sport in Canada over nearly two decades of international competition.\n\n\nGina Martin\n\nGina Martin is a disability awareness educator living with multiple disabilities, including blindness, ADHD  and epilepsy. With over 40 years of lived experience and deep roots in the disability community, Gina helps people move past discomfort and uncertainty by teaching respectful, practical strategies for inclusion.\n\n\nMadison Tevlin\n\nA co-star of Woody Harrelson the movie “Champions” Madison is an acclaimed keynote speaker, a trailblazing advocate for inclusion and Down syndrome, and a celebrated content creator. Her effortless ability to connect with audiences is praised by all who work with her. Your audience is bound to be enchanted by Madison – that’s a guarantee.\n\n\n\nLocation\nEdmonton Public Library – Stanley A. Milner (Downtown)7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5\nThe event costs $10 (not including fees) which go directly back into Mission programs for Goodwill Industries of Alberta to help those with disabilities to find and gain meaningful employment.\n\n\n
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LOCATION:7 Sir Winston Churchill Square Northwest Edmonton, AB T5J 2V5
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