DEAM
Disability Employment Awareness Month
Taking place each October, Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is a campaign that promotes inclusion within the job market for people with disabilities.
DEAM in Alberta
October 1st marks the start of Disability Employment Awareness (DEAM) month across Canada and in Alberta. DEAM celebrates, educates, raises awareness and promotes employment inclusion within the job market for people with disabilities. Persons with disabilities face barriers to employment and each year DEAM provides an opportunity for employers, people with disabilities, service providers and Canadians to come together to act in removing barriers and creating a more inclusive economy.
Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) Alberta
DEAM Alberta showcases events and activities that run throughout the month of October celebrating, promoting and bringing awareness to inclusive employment practices for people with disabilities who face barriers to employment. This video is from the most recent DEAM IDEA Conference.
DEAM 2025- Living Library Series
Discover the power of inclusive hiring through personal narratives. 9 people with from the pan-disability community were interviewed about their employment experiences and we found out what accessibility means to them.
Past events
DEAM – Idea Conference 2025
Hosted in Calgary on October 3rd at the Telus Convention Centre.
DEAM – Idea Conference 2024
October 4, 2024 at the Holiday Inn Gasoline Alley in Red Deer.
DEAM – Idea Conference 2023
October 26, 2023 at the Delta Hotels Edmonton South Conference Centre.
Join us for the 2026 DEAM IDEA conference
Bringing together practical tools, sector insights, and real-world experiences that support stronger recruitment strategies, healthier workplaces, and more sustainable employment outcomes for people experiencing disability and mental health-related barriers.