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How psychological safety empowers neurodivergent inclusion in the workplace

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As an accessibility consultant specializing in neuroinclusive workplaces, I help managers, recruiters, coworkers, and employees build skills to treat each other with kindness and curiosity. I aim to create workplaces that value people’s unique needs, skills, and strengths. Clear communication, expectations, and flexibility help everyone succeed—and these efforts bring huge… Read More

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2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Encouraging employees with disabilities to occupy leadership roles

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December 3 is International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The observance of this significant day was proclaimed in 1992 by the United Nations General Assembly resolution 47/3. International Day of Persons with Disabilities strives to: The International Day of Persons with Disabilities theme for this year focuses on increasing the… Read More

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Summary of “Operationalizing the Accessible BC Act: Stories from accessibility leaders” webinar

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On October 29, 2024, Untapped Accessibility hosted a webinar focused on the practical implementation of the Accessible BC Act. The session was moderated by Yat Li (Accessible Employers). The discussion highlighted actionable insights and stories from accessible leaders across sectors, including Colin Reid (BC CAISE), Keely Kidner (District of Squamish),… Read More

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Accommodating employees with speech, language, and communication disabilities

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More than 440,000 Canadians have a speech, language, and communication disability that is not the result of significant hearing loss. These speech, language, and communication disabilities can result from many different medical conditions, disorders and disabilities such as apraxia of speech, autism, cerebral palsy, dysarthria, stroke, stuttering and traumatic brain… Read More

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Why aren’t youth with disabilities applying to jobs?

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Employers are doing great work to create inclusive and accommodating workplaces, but it’s not always translating to their recruitment materials. When young job seekers with disabilities see information about a job opportunity, they need to see a message that instills some confidence that the workplace is a place where they… Read More