News & Updates

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

News & Updates

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February 20, 2024

CAN WiN collaboration with Ledcor

Can WiN is thrilled to announce a unique, ongoing recruitment venture with Ledcor. In their commitment to create an inclusive workplace, Ledcor is actively seeking individuals with disabilities who bring diverse […]

Business Spotlight

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February 7, 2024

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 […]

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January 24, 2024

Canadian Survey on Disability 2017-2022 Analysis

Canadian Survey on Disability 2017-2022 Analysis  The Canadian Survey on Disability released new results that cover the years 2017 to 2022. There have been a couple of improvements since previous […]

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January 23, 2024

Volunteer Steering Committee Member Call Out

Alberta Employment First Network Steering Committee Volunteer Steering Committee Member Call Out About the Project The focus of the work of the Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is to increase […]

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November 26, 2023

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 […]

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October 20, 2023

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 […]

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October 11, 2023

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 […]

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September 13, 2023

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.

Announcement

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September 13, 2023

DEAM Idea Conference 2023

October is National Disability Employment Awareness month! AEFN is pleased to present the second annual DEAM IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) conference in Edmonton, Alberta on October 26th.

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September 13, 2023

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.