How to disclose your disability to an employer and identify an inclusive workplace

Sep 15, 2022 · 46m 35s
How to disclose your disability to an employer and identify an inclusive workplace
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Did you know that more than 545,100 British Columbians over the age of 15 identify as having a disability? September is Disability Employment month in B.C., and this episode is...

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Did you know that more than 545,100 British Columbians over the age of 15 identify as having a disability? September is Disability Employment month in B.C., and this episode is all about the importance of inclusive hiring and employment for people with disabilities. Our guest Yat Li (Senior Accessibility Consultant, Presidents Group) shares about his lived experience with a disability and navigating the job market, as well as the current labour landscape, how to disclose a disability to a potential employer, tips for finding an inclusive employer and more.

Links:
  • Presidents Group: https://accessibleemployers.ca/
  • Disability Inclusive Employer Self-Assessment: https://accessibleemployers.ca/resource/disability-inclusive-employer-self-assessment/
  • Creating Effective Resumes - A Free Virtual Workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/creating-effective-resumes-a-free-virtual-workshop-tickets-343319928147
  • 2022 Inclusive Workplace Panel: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/2022-inclusive-workplace-panel-tickets-408248782097
  • PARQ x WorkBC Vancouver In-person Hiring Fair: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/parq-x-workbc-vancouver-in-person-hiring-fair-tickets-405455286677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch
  • WorkBC Centre Vancouver South: https://www.workbc.ca/WorkBC-Centres/Mainland-Southwest/Vancouver-Cambie.aspx
  • Find your local WorkBC Centre: https://www.workbc.ca/Employment-Services/WorkBC-Centres/Find-Your-WorkBC-Centre.aspx
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