Employment trends may look different across big cities and rural areas in Alberta, but the city of Red Deer’s strengths lie in their tight knit community. Door to door visits and cold calling are welcomed when searching for job placements for a person with a disability. MCG Careers prides itself in its “Growth 4 U” program that provides a service …
A Gold Standard Advocacy Group
An advocacy group that collaborates on concerns that affect a broader community can achieve changes like the implementation of a Calgary Transit low income bus pass, AISH increases, or reversals of bylaws that discriminate against the needs of people with disabilities. The Disability Action Hall has set the gold standard for advocacy groups. They are a group of people living …
An organic approach to inclusive employment
Business Spotlight with Kevin Wagner from South Country Co-op How can a positive experience with a service provider shape an employer’s inclusive employment journey? Kevin Wagner, South Country Co-op’s Food Centre Manager speaks on how a service provider in Medicine Hat supports the business and participants when they are hiring at Co-op. South Country Co-op has hired a handful of …
Redefining Accessible Design
Business Spotlight with Brad Bartko from Accessible by Design Brad Bartko, co-founder of Accessible by Design, runs a successful business that has barely reached the 3 year mark. In just over 2 years, Brad and his wife, Jenn, have partnered with numerous restaurants, an outdoor comedy festival, hotels, and institutions to run all encompassing accessibility audits. The value in Brad’s accessibility …
What’s the right thing to say?
Language matters – we know that. The words we use to describe folks with disabilities matter. Although there is not a one size fits all terminology for every person with a disability, there are some best practices we can follow. People with disabilities experience unjust outcomes not only within employment but also in day to day interactions – which means …
The speakers of the DEAM Idea Conference
A unique feature of this year’s DEAM Idea Conference are the panelists. Each panelist has lived experience with disability, and they represent both the employer and employee lens. Our emcee and keynote speaker identify with the disability community as well. By having so many stakeholders from the disability community, we hope that attendees can tap into perspectives they may not …
Ignoring the Disabled is Costing Your Small Business
The life of a business owner is a world of bottom lines – You get what you put into it. You work to see it grow. You make the best decisions you can in order to provide for yourself, your family, your customers and your employees. Very often, however, business owners have focused so acutely on their traditional client base …
Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Employment
Alberta Employment First Network works collaboratively with employers, service providers, and job seekers to improve employment outcomes for individuals with disabilities.
Who is Alberta Employment First Network?
Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is a newly formed organization representing our disability community and is working to reduce barriers for people with disabilities with educational opportunities.
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