Presenter Bio:
Corrie Melanson (she/they) is an experienced process facilitator, trainer, and learning designer based in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), NS. They are a white, queer, able-bodied, neurodivergent settler. Corrie is deeply puzzled by why and how we seem to value profit over people and why and how we base our belonging on who we can keep out rather than who we welcome in. She is deeply moved by how so many of us do all in our power to engage in solidarity efforts to live into the world we all want and deserve.
Presentation:
Accessibility Confident Leadership
Employees with disabilities face barriers to meaningful employment and sometimes do not feel safe or included in workplace environments, including the public service. This interactive workshop for leaders builds confidence and competence in providing inclusive leadership and support to employees with disabilities.
In this workshop you will:
- Outline an accessibility continuum – from proactive to responsive.
- Define ableism and impacts on employees with disabilities.
- Practice creating safer spaces: proactive and responsive accommodations and sharing information about a disability.
- Explore individual, interpersonal, and structural accessibility actions.
