
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in #Alberta, celebrating & promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace!
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DEAM Alberta retweeted
Today is #InternationalDayofPersonswithDisabilities
The day aims to promote an understanding of disability issues & mobilize support for the dignity, rights, & well-being of persons with disabilities.
Here are ways you can celebrate & implement workplace changes today
DEAM Alberta retweeted
Congrats to @DHLCanadaHelp and manager Jeff Large, who won a @DEAM_AB Inclusive Employer Award recently! DHL has hired several employees with developmental disabilities through the Rotary Employment Partnership at their #yyc warehouse. Thank you DHL!
And just like that, another Disability Employment Awareness Month is done 🎉🎉🎉
Thanks to everyone who raised awareness, participated in, and celebrated the inclusion of people with disabilities in Alberta's workforce this October!
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It's the final #MythBustMonday of #DEAM2022
Myth: Speaking loudly at a Deaf person helps them “hear” you
NOPE
Fact: This is disrespectful- Making eye contact & writing/texting back & forth are good options to communicate
@DeafandHearAB
DEAM Inclusive Employer Winners 🏆
Throughout the month of October, DEAM Alberta has recognized outstanding inclusive employers by awarding them with beautiful awards, sponsored by the @GatewaytoEDI Hub 🏅
Congrats to this year’s winners and nominees 👏
DEAM Alberta retweeted
Thanks to our sponsors, @Villageicecream and Joyful Java for supporting inclusive and meaningful emmployment for persons wirh disavilties! #DEAMAB @DEAM_AB
"Hiring inclusive has brought nothing but positivity to our business, inside and out."
Check out another @CBCCalgary #InclusiveEmployer Interview with Stuart Kirton of VDG Salumi for #DEAM2022
cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/c…
Happy #mythbustmonday & this one is a myth that NEEDS to be busted 👏
Myth: Disabilities are always visible
WRONG
Fact: Many people have what are called invisible disabilities - which can include learning disabilities,various medical conditions, & mental health disabilities.
DEAM Alberta retweeted
We proclaim Disability Employment Awareness month and a two-minute video message #DEAM @DEAM_AB #abpoli @jasonluan88 @CdnChamberofCom #inclusion #livedexpereince #voice @EdmontonChamber
Congrats to winners of yet another DEAM #InclusiveEmployer Award - Sobeys Liquor Store in Bonnyville!
We are celebrating employers and employees during DEAM! We presented a #DEAM Award to Sobeys Liquor Store in #Bonnyville!
Left to right: Alesha (EmployAbilities), Kimberly (Sobey's employee), and Caroline (Manager, Sobey's Liquor).
Special thanks to @casecanada & @GatewaytoEDI
DEAM Alberta retweeted
This Disability Employment Awareness Month, equip your team with training that promotes workplace inclusion for people with disabilities. Get started with our DEAM Training Series around building mentally healthy workplaces and inclusive workforces. Go to zcu.io/u0v7
DEAM Alberta retweeted
Improve your business with a diverse workforce! Agencies like EmployAbilities are here to help you find qualified employees.
Check out these employer resources from @DEAM_AB: deamalberta.com/employer-res…
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!
It’s OFFICIAL… October is Disability Employment Awareness Month across Alberta 🎉🎉🎉
Thank you to Minister @jasonluan88, for proclaiming October as #DEAM across Alberta, on behalf of the @YourAlberta
#DEAM2022 #DEAMAB
DEAM Alberta retweeted
Everyone deserves to access supports & resources that promote meaningful employment. @DEAM_AB showcases events that run throughout October celebrating, promoting & bringing awareness to inclusive employment practices for people with disabilities who face barriers to employment.
DEAM Alberta retweeted
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)! Here we presented the DEAM award to Brad McDonald of Sobeys Cold Lake. We also met an current employee who was a client of EmployAbilities!
Shout out to @casecanada, and thanks to @GatewaytoEDI for sponsoring the awards.
Here's another #mythbustmonday ready to be busted 💪
Myth: People with disabilities are not qualified job applicants or have the education level.
WRONG ❌
Fact: Over 1/2 of individuals with disabilities have high school diplomas & over a 1/3 have post-secondary diplomas.
We're coming into week 3️⃣ of #DEAM2022!
Check out the exciting activities we have planned this week!
Visit our website to register or for more information
deamalberta.com
Now that the dust has settled on our first #DEAMIDEAconference, a few shoutouts & expressions of gratitude to everyone who made this conference a success!
Our event planners - @PlanitSound
Our Supporters - @YourAlberta
Sponsors - @GatewaytoEDI @fluorcanada
Our Breakout Facilitators
@lmigrino & Akinyi -@GatewayAssocAB
Bindiya & Heather - @ProspectEmploy
Allison & Katie - @ChrysalisAB
Elise - @inclusionFCTR
Mitch, Heath and Sean - @YYCEFN @EmployUsYQL
Our Keynote Speaker
Elise Ahenkorah - @inclusionFCTR
Our Accessibility auditors and service providers
@JoinKrooshl
@IncludedxDesign
@DeafandHearAB
And finally, thanks to our DEAM Alberta Provincial Steering Committee!























