Enhancing Business Performance through Disability Inclusive Hiring

Join us to celebrate National AccessAbility Week in Canada!

Business Case Presentation for Employer Engagement (Lunch & Learn session):

Enhancing Business Performance Through Disability Inclusive Hiring

This presentation will explore how hiring people who have a disability is a value proposition for businesses across a spectrum of industries. It will highlight the benefits of inclusive hiring practices and will dispel the misconceptions and myths that frequently surround hiring people who have a disability.

The presenter will provide details on how people attending the session can have access to training, at no cost, to hire more inclusively, including candidates who have a disability.

Join us for an eye-opening online presentation where we’ll be dispelling myths and challenging stereotypes.

You will learn

• The facts about disability in Canada

• How businesses benefit from inclusive hiring

• How to create an accessible, diverse workforce

• Learn about inclusive employment practices

Recommended Audience

• Human Resources team

• Business Owners and Operators

• Employees who have minimal experience hiring and/or working with employees who have a disability

• Employers who look for inclusive training programs

📅 Monday May 26th| 11:00-12:00 pm MT (1:00-2:00 pm ET) | 📍 Teams (ONLINE)

Speaker 1: Ingrid Muschta, P.Eng

A Licensed Professional Engineer with close to 25 years of combined working experience in corporate, entrepreneurial, and not-for-profit settings, Ingrid’s work has helped 250 people who have a disability gain employment. She has delivered Disability Awareness and Confidence Training to over 500 business members. To learn more visit: https://www.odenetwork.com/about/meet-the-team/

Speaker 2: Leila Samahnejad, M.Ed

With over 20 years of experience in education, Leila Samahnejad is a dedicated professional supporting newcomers and advancing workforce inclusion. As an immigrant herself, she brings a unique perspective to her work at AWES, collaborating with industry stakeholders to develop contextualized training and sustainable employment initiatives. Her approach centers on empowerment, inclusion, and lifelong learning, helping diverse talent successfully integrate into Canadian workplaces and society.

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