News & Updates

Stay in touch with updates from AEFN and provincial initiatives related to disability and employment for people with disabilities.

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March 27, 2025

Nothing about us without us  

A discussion on advocacy groups in Alberta with Mike Wing and Kathleen Biersdorff Advocacy focused initiatives have often led revolutionary changes within government, politics or economic structures. Grassroots organizations that […]

Announcement

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November 4, 2024

Collecting data for AEFN

Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is a provincially funded project that works with businesses to connect them with employment resources and supports to improve equity, diversity, and inclusion within the […]

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November 1, 2024

A long standing community pillar

A wonderful resource in Edmonton has existed for over 50 years and is a pillar to the community of people with disabilities all over Alberta. When people with disabilities, service […]

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October 28, 2024

2024 DEAM IDEA Conference – Authenticity in Action

Alberta Employment First Network is wrapping up another month of Disability Employment Awareness. The month began with AEFN’s first DEAM Alberta Virtual Kick-Off in partnership with Gateway Association and the […]

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October 9, 2024

2024 Alberta DEAM Kick-Off

Virtual Edition with Alberta Employment First Network & Gateway Association On October 1st 2024 at 10 am MST, Alberta Employment First Network in collaboration with Gateway Association held their first […]

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October 9, 2024

AEFN in the media

Even though Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) has been around for a decade, promotions for the month of awareness are ramping up and becoming accessible province wide. We are happy […]

Business Spotlight

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August 15, 2024

Impact Over Everything

With Thabani Conrad Bhala , Founder of Canada Career Training and Chair of the Employment Action Table Efficient impact is the name of the game for Thabani Conrad Bhala. On […]

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July 25, 2024

Exploring Access to Meaningful Employment

With Cintia Lutz, founder of Able & Available Job Board Imagine a job board that identifies a list of inclusive employers. Even better than that - imagine a job posting […]

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July 23, 2024

Discussing the Canada Disability Benefit with NDP MP Blake Desjarlais

An interview by Mike Wing The Canada Disability Benefit isn't just for people with disabilities, it's for the Canadian economy. An equitable and just future for Canada includes people with […]

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May 29, 2024

Join the AEFN membership!

If you've been looking for a platform to connect with employers, service providers, job seekers and community members on topics and resources for inclusive employment.. join the AEFN membership. This […]