News & Events
DEAM 2017 – Employer Supports and Advice Panel
This panel discussion will bring together employer representatives and support organizations that have experience working with persons with disabilities to create inclusive workspaces. They will discuss:
- Available supports
- Inclusive hiring practices
- Barriers people with disabilities face
- How companies can help employees overcome barriers
Date: Friday, October 13, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. MST
Length: 1 hour
Speakers: Jon Garland, Renate Burwash, Anna-Maria LeMaistre and Chantelle Painter
The Power of Collaboration Learning Series – DEAM 2017
In this webcast, our presenters from the DEAM 2017 Steering Committee will share information on the current state of disability services and the potential challenges and successes of collaboration. They will also share key learnings from past experience. Finally, the presenters will recommend how the audience can get involved in the events of Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) 2017 in October.
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2017
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. MST
Length: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Speakers: Sean McEwen, Shauna McCallum and Renate Burwash
Cash Mob – October 29th
Support diversity at work by participating in our Cash Mob event on:
October 29th from 2:00-4:00pm at Michaels at 3741 – 17 St NW.
Questions? contact us at pandisability@gmail.com or Tweet to us at @pandisability!
DEAM 2017
The PDC is proud to celebrate Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) every October. It is important to us to recognize and celebrate the inclusive employers and diverse employees that we work with.
Proclaim DEAM
This year we’re calling on the Government of Alberta to issue a formal Provincial Proclamation of October as Disability Employment Awareness Month. In partnership with the Government of Alberta, inclusive employment will become a priority. We’re hoping with your help that 2017 is the year the Government of Alberta will issue an official Proclamation of DEAM.
DEAM Employer Toolkit
If your’e interested in getting involved at your place of work, feel free to download our DEAM Employer Toolkit 2017 (PDF) created by our colleagues at the Calgary Employment First Network.