October 1, 2024 to October 31, 2024

Taking place each October, Disability Employment Awareness Month, or DEAM, is a campaign that promotes inclusion within the job market for people with disabilities. The idea is to raise awareness of the challenges they face in gaining employment, and celebrating the impact and contribution made by workers with disabilities who have been given a chance.

From engaging online events to insightful webinars, we ask the community to raise awareness about the importance of creating an inclusive and accessible work environment for everyone.

The ripple effect of DEAM resonates throughout the country, inspiring employers and communities to join in promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. Through ongoing advocacy, collaboration with stakeholders, and innovative programs, DEAM strives to create a workforce that embraces the unique talents and capabilities of every individual, ensuring a more equitable and prosperous future for all.

The Objectives of DEAM are to:

• Increase understanding of disability as a type of diversity that builds workplace inclusion competencies
• Increase awareness of this unique talent pool
• Increase awareness of Alberta’s employment Service Providers and their role in talent sourcing
• Connect Employers, Service Providers and Community
• Create new ‘Workplace Inclusion Partnerships’ between Employers and Service Providers
• Increase awareness of Alberta Government initiatives supporting inclusive employment