Celebrate the International Day of Persons with Disabilities at this event focussing on creating inclusive, accessible, and profitable workforces for persons with disabilities.
The day will be an opportunity to listen to leaders in disability inclusion with a keynote speaker, Prasanna Ranganathan, a panel discussion on Neurodiversity in the Workplace, organizations presentations, awards, and a musical performance from Dee Dee Austin.
Sighted guide (in-person only), ASL and CART services will be provided and this event will be livestreamed.
Presented in partnership and sponsored by:
- Nova Scotia League for Equal Opportunities
- TEAM Work Cooperative
- Accessibility Directorate, Department of Justice, Government of Nova Scotia
- Disability Partnership
- MentorAbility - CASE
- Placemaking 4G
- Halifax Chamber of Commerce
- Nova Scotia Works
- Government of Canada
- Halifax Regional Municipality
Ability to Rise!