DEAM Alberta

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in #Alberta, celebrating & promoting the inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace!

[Gateway to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion Hub @GatewaytoEDI]

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

[Inclusion Alberta @InclusionAB]

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!

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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!

https://t.co/KMLmPWMx1V

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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 Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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 👏

[Vecova @Vecova]

Thanks to our sponsors, @Villageicecream and Joyful Java for supporting inclusive and meaningful emmployment for persons wirh disavilties! #DEAMAB @DEAM_AB

[DEAM Alberta @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

https://t.co/k39MaJjpVo

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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.

[DisabilityActionHall @Actionhall]

We proclaim Disability Employment Awareness month and a two-minute video message #DEAM @DEAM_AB #abpoli @jasonluan88 @CdnChamberofCom #inclusion #livedexpereince #voice @EdmontonChamber

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

Congrats to winners of yet another DEAM #InclusiveEmployer Award - Sobeys Liquor Store in Bonnyville!

[EmployAbilities @EmployAbilities]

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

[Prospect Human Services @ProspectEmploy]

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 https://t.co/otUMLqd2FY

[EmployAbilities @EmployAbilities]

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: https://t.co/00c0qGsxZT

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month!

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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

[Cosmos Group Of Companies @CosmosSupports]

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.

[EmployAbilities @EmployAbilities]

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.

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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.

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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

https://t.co/EeGrye7Cke

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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!

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

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

[DEAM Alberta @DEAM_AB]

Our Breakout Facilitators
@lmigrino & Akinyi -@GatewayAssocAB

Bindiya & Heather - @ProspectEmploy

Allison & Katie - @ChrysalisAB

Elise - @inclusionFCTR

Mitch, Heath and Sean - @YYCEFN @EmployUsYQL