Â鶹´«Ã½ celebrates Disability Employment Awareness Month in October
Â鶹´«Ã½ is proud to celebrate its first Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) this October, supporting the university’s core values of inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility (IDEA). DEAM takes place nationwide every October to promote and celebrate the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace and recognizes all individuals who live with a disability, whether visible or invisible.
Disability is driving the future of work because the number of Canadians who have a disability is increasing. For example, according to research by the Conference Board of Canada, the number of Canadians who have a physical disability alone is expected to increase by 1.8 per cent each year, reaching 3.6 million by 2030.
Activities and Resources
As Â鶹´«Ã½ recognizes Disability Employment Awareness Month, there will be activities and resources posted on the throughout October. Here are some key highlights to keep an eye on:
- DEAM 2023 web page - Check out the for all related content and keep up-to-date on developments.
There are many resources available at the university to assist with accessibility conversations and to provide guidance. DEAM team will take this opportunity to provide the community with refreshers on what is available and who to contact with questions.
For any questions or comments, please contact aoda@ontariotechu.ca.
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