Exciting Opportunity to Work with Business Leaders to Help Create More Inclusive Workplaces
Do you want to support innovative business practices to increase employment opportunities for people with disabilities? Are you a self-starter with demonstrated project management skills? Do you have a strong commitment to accessibility?
The Presidents Group is seeking two Accessibility Consultants to fulfill the vision of creating more accessible and inclusive workplaces across B.C. The deadline for applications is 4:00pm Tuesday, January 29, 2019. For full details and to apply for the roles, please visit: accessibleemployers.ca/
Rick Hansen Foundation Awards YVR Highest Certification for Accessibility
On December 5, 2018 Vancouver International Airport (YVR) was awarded the ‘Accessibility Certified Gold’ rating through the Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification™ (RHFAC) program. Not only is YVR the first airport to receive this rating, they are also the highest rated building in the program. For the full story, please visit: rickhansen.com/sites/default/
Canada supports Optional Protocol to the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
BC, along with Canada, supports the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, with the support of all provinces and territories. Canadians now have additional recourse to make a complaint to the UN Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities if they believe their rights under the Convention have been violated. For the full story, please visit: canada.ca/en/employment-
Call for Proposals for Inclusion BC’s Annual Learning Event, Inclusion 2019, Now Open
Inclusion 2019 marks Inclusion BC’s 43rd annual learning event, and it will be held in Victoria BC from May 23-25 at the Victoria Conference Centre. Highlights of the event include keynote speakers, a tradeshow, events and networking breaks, and marketing materials. A call for proposals for workshop presenters is now open; for more information, or if you are interested in submitting a proposal to share your knowledge and experience as a presenter, please visit their site: inclusionbc.org/our-services/
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