Learn together in celebration of International Day of Persons with Disabilities on Dec. 3
November 16, 2020
In celebration of International Day for Persons with Disabilities on December 3, faculty and staff are invited to participate in a series of free sessions about disability inclusion and building safe and supportive work environments. This day of learning is offered on behalf of President Santa J. Ono through the Presidents Group, a network of 25 change-driven BC business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces.
Sessions include two recently launched webinars about living and working with disabilities, and a session looking at employee mental health by the Canadian Mental Health Association of BC (CMHA BC). Sessions are free but space is limited so please register early. American Sign Language and captioning will be provided for all sessions.
Thursday, December 3
Business case for inclusive cultures and why it matters now
10:00am - 11:00am
Awareness of mental health at work by the CMHA BC
11:30am - 1:00pm
Accommodations: legal requirements and solutions
1:30pm - 2:30pm
This session is recommended for HR practitioners.
- HR information
- Institutional initiatives
- Announcement