The B.C. Government has proclaimed September as Disability Employment Month, highlighting the significant role people with disabilities play in British Columbia’s workforce, and working alongside employers to reduce barriers to inclusive employment, and build better, more accessible workplaces.
Read the official proclamation of Disability Employment Month 2024 here.
Sharing stories is one way to highlight the contributions and leadership of people with disabilities in the workforce. South Island Community Council Chair Jennifer Dosanj shares her inclusive employment experience in a new podcast created in collaboration with her employer and the CLBC Communications and Community Engagement Team.
In Jennifer’s episode, she hopes to inspire other employers to make their workplaces inclusive and accessible. The podcast is presented in video form with captions, graphics and images of Jennifer and her colleagues. Listen to Jennifer’s podcast here.
In addition to the podcast, a written version of Jennifer’s story called Finding her voice and a career is featured in the Celebrate Diverse ABILITIES Magazine here.
