DEAM
Disability Employment Awareness Month
DEAM (Disability Employment Awareness Month) brings into focus our need for equitable workplaces and spaces for people experiencing disability. Recognized both provincially and nationally, DEAM is an October-long opportunity to get involved in creating a fair and safe working environment for everyone living with a disability. Take part in DEAM’s many events and happenings to show your support, spread awareness, and drive meaningful action in our communities.
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DEAM Events
All are welcome to join the upcoming DEAM activities! As well as participating, hosting your own DEAM event is just one of the many ways to show your support. Getting involved is what matters most. This year, Gateway Association is pleased to host several events and happenings across the province.
YYC DEAM Kickoff
Monday, October 2, 2023
12 – 1 pm
City Hall, 800 Macleod Trail SE Calgary, AB
Join us in kicking off the month of DEAM on October 2nd. The events will include speeches from Indigenous elder, inclusive employers, self-advocates, and a proclamation from the Mayor!
YEG Inclusion Perks
Thursday, October 5, 2023
9:30 – 11:30am
Inclusion Perks is a casual opportunity to bring employers, service providers, and job seekers together to connect about inclusive practices in the workplace, learn about the supports and services Gateway offers, and to show support for Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), which happens each October!
Gateway Association is teaming up this year with Felice Cafe to give you Inclusion Perks 2023 in Edmonton!
Register to join us HERE
YYC Inclusion Perks
October 5th, 2023
2 – 5pm
Inclusion Perks is a casual opportunity to bring employers, and service providers together to connect about inclusive practices in the workplace, learn about the supports and services Gateway, PASC and other service providers offer, and to show support for Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), which happens each October!
Gateway Association and Progressive Alternative Society of Calgary have teamed up this year with Rosso Coffee Roasters to give you Inclusion Perks 2023 in Calgary!
Register to join us HERE
Career 360
October 16 – 17, 2023
A 2-day collaborative event between Gateway Association and Mulitcultural Health Brokers that takes a 360-degree approach to supporting individuals in finding good-fit jobs with an emphasis on preparedness and connection.
DAY ONE – EMPLOYMENT READINESS
Monday, October 16, 2023
Gateway Association Edmonton, 201-10941 120 St NW
DAY TWO – EMPLOYER MARKET
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Edmonton Intercultural Center: 9538 107 Ave NW
Register to attend HERE
YYC Cheers to Inclusion
Wednesday, October 18, 2023
3 – 6pm
Cheers to Inclusion is a MentorAbility DEAM initiative that originated in Halifax as a way for businesses, employers, and service providers to casually gather, connect about inclusion practices in the workplace and show their support for DEAM. And because the craft brewing industry has notoriously been a very inclusive community, it made sense to start these events in an inclusive space within the industry!
Progressive Alternative Society of Calgary and Gateway Association have had the pleasure of collaborating with inclusive breweries and are excited to be joining forces this year with Village Brewery to give you the 2023 DEAM Cheers to Inclusion event in Calgary!
Register to join us HERE
Canmore Inclusion Perks
Thursday, October 19, 2023
10am – 12pm
Gateway Association is new to the Bow Valley and we want to connect with local community members, service providers and employers to share what we offer both employers and job seekers to increase inclusivity in the workforce. Inclusion Perks is a casual opportunity to bring employers, and service providers together to connect about inclusive practices in the workplace, learn about the supports and services Gateway offers, and to show support for Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM), which happens each October!
Gateway Association is teaming up this year with The Alder Cafe & Grocery to give you Inclusion Perks 2023 in Canmore!
Register to join us HERE
YEG Cheers to Inclusion
October 25, 2023
4:30-6:30pm
Cheers to Inclusion is a MentorAbility DEAM initiative that originated in Halifax as a way for businesses, employers, and service providers to casually gather, connect about inclusion practices in the workplace and show their support for DEAM. And because the craft brewing industry has notoriously been a very inclusive community, it made sense to start these events in an inclusive space within the industry!
Gateway Association is excited to host this years 2023 DEAM Cheers to Inclusion event in Edmonton at Asymmetrical Brewing!
Register to join us HERE
2023 DEAM Idea Conference
Thursday, October 26, 2023
9:30am – 5:00pm
In celebration of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Alberta Employment First Network (AEFN) is pleased to present the second annual DEAM IDEA (Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Accessibility) Conference in Edmonton, Alberta on October 26, 2023.
Learn more and register to join us HERE
Committed to disability awareness and employment opportunities for individuals and employers.
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How It Started
October was formally proclaimed “Disability Employment Awareness Month” by the Government of Alberta thanks to the caring efforts of many service providers, including Gateway Association. Albertans all agree: we want every citizen to have inclusive and equitable employment, and through a partnership with the Government of Alberta, DEAM continues to make it a priority.
October is an opportunity to spread the important message that a strong workforce includes the skills and talents of people experiencing disability. Businesses and employers who believe that diversity only makes us stronger are encouraged to hold their own awareness events throughout the month and to join others who are supporting and promoting inclusion.
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