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SUMMARY:Goodwill AB – Disability Employment Awareness Month Speaker Series – YYC
DESCRIPTION:Making a Positive Impact! Creating opportunities in our Community.\nJoin us from 9am – 12pm on Monday October 2, 2023, Goodwill is kicking off Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) by hosting a morning speaker event titled: Making a Positive Impact! Creating opportunities in our Community, at the Westbury Theatre – ATB Financial Arts Barns Building, just off of Whyte Avenue in Edmonton.\nThe event is focused on bringing awareness and inspiration to various business leaders within the city and within the disability employment field and to also get more business leaders, government officials and community members involved in providing a roadmap/better understanding in removing barriers for those with disabilities. This is an opportunity to learn, grow and excel in creating a more inclusive and productive workspace.\nThis event is perfect for Human Resource professionals, CEO’s and Senior Leaders to understand how to create a welcoming space within your organization.\nThe event will consist of six different speakers, giving first-hand advice, knowledge and personal journeys, inspiring you to create a better tomorrow.\nSPEAKERS:\nKATIE MCMILLAN – CEO of Kello Inclusive a disability-focused talent and media company. Authentic inclusion changes everything.\nERIN DAVIS – How organizations are developing and executing DEI strategy\nBRIAN MCPHERSON – Alberta Wheelchair basketball HALL OF FAMER, uses challenges as fuel to live.\nZACHARY WEEKS – Disability advocate and accessibility consultant shining a light on important disability issues such as lack of accessibility, ableism, and discrimination.\nNATASHA URKOW – CBC Push television star, with a focus on lived experience.\nHEATHER HICKS ( https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/programs/ ) – Goodwill Industries of Alberta, VP of Mission Impact showcasing implementing new programs in Alberta.\nIn addition to the speakers, there will be a light breakfast (handheld) and beverages included.\nTicket includes:\n– Handheld breakfast\n– Coffee/drinks\n– Informative Speakers\nWe would be honoured for you to join us, to inspire business leaders across the capital city region.\nFor more on DEAM, please visit: https://www.deamalberta.com \nTickets are $15/ticket, with early bird pricing $10/ticket until September 8th, 2023.\nYour information will be recorded upon purchase for check-in to the event. Please bring your receipt to event as verification of purchase.\n
URL:https://www.goodwill.ab.ca/shop/disability-employment-awareness-month-speaker-series/
LOCATION:10330 84 Ave NW, Edmonton Alberta T6E 2G9
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