Join the Centre for Newcomers’ two-day Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) event designed for employers, community partners, and clients to explore practical strategies for inclusive hiring, connect with Alberta’s employment service providers, and build meaningful partnerships that support a stronger, more diverse, and inclusive workforce.

This event also celebrates the skills, talents, and contributions of people with disabilities, highlighting how inclusive workplaces benefit individuals, organizations, and communities alike.

Event Details:

📅 Dates: October 16 & 23, 2026

🕙 Time: 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

📍 Location: Centre for Newcomers
125, 565-36 Street NE
Calgary, Alberta, T2A 6K3

By attending, you will:

• Discover the benefits of inclusive hiring and the value people with disabilities bring to the workforce.
• Learn practical strategies for building accessible and inclusive workplaces.
• Connect with Alberta’s employment service providers and community partners.
• Explore funding, resources, and supports for inclusive hiring.
• Connect with inclusive employers who value your skills and potential.
• Explore career opportunities and build connections with employers and employment service providers.
• Expand your professional network and discover pathways to meaningful employment.

Whether you are an employer seeking skilled talent, a service provider or community partner advancing inclusive employment, or a job seeker with a disability exploring career opportunities, this event offers the connections, resources, and practical tools to help you succeed. Join us to build meaningful partnerships, unlock new opportunities, and create a more inclusive workforce for everyone.