Disability Employment Awareness Month
Celebrating persons with disabilities in the work place.
Overview
October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in Alberta and:
- celebrates workers with disabilities and their skills, successes and achievements in the work place
- promotes employment inclusion for people with varying abilities
- raises public awareness about disability employment issues and the role we all play in fostering a disability-friendly work culture
- supports employers in promoting inclusive hiring practices and demonstrating their ongoing commitment to Albertans with disabilities
Events
DEAM Kick-Off
South Bandshell – SE Corner of the Legislature Grounds
Edmonton, Alberta
Monday, October 1
11:30-1:30 p.m.
DEAM Proclamation
Calgary City Hall
800 Macleod Trail SE
Calgary, Alberta
Tuesday, October 2
11-2 p.m.