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Upcoming DEAM Event DEAM – Disability Employment Awareness Month
Every October, Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) shines a spotlight on the importance of creating inclusive workplaces where people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed. It is a time to celebrate the valuable contributions that employees with disabilities make to our communities while encouraging employers to remove barriers to employment.
Despite the skills, education, and experience that many people with disabilities bring to the workforce, barriers to employment continue to exist. These barriers may include inaccessible workplaces, misconceptions about disability, limited accommodations, or hiring practices that unintentionally exclude qualified candidates.
The good news is that accessibility benefits everyone. When employers embrace inclusive hiring practices, they gain access to a larger talent pool, improve workplace culture, increase innovation, and build stronger, more diverse teams. Many workplace accommodations are simple, low-cost, or even free to implement, yet they can make a significant difference in an employee’s ability to thrive.
At the Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD), we believe that employment is about more than earning a paycheck—it is about independence, dignity, purpose, and full participation in community life. We continue to work alongside employers, community organizations, and government partners to promote accessibility, disability awareness, and inclusive employment practices across Alberta.
Join Us for Accessibility in Action
As part of Disability Employment Awareness Month, VAD and EmployAbilities are proud to host the Accessibility in Action Resource Fair and Reverse Job Fair on Thursday, October 15, 2026.
This innovative event brings together employers, service providers, and job seekers with disabilities in a welcoming and accessible environment. Unlike a traditional job fair, the Reverse Job Fair allows job seekers to remain at their own tables while employers rotate through the room, creating a more comfortable and empowering networking experience.
Attendees will have the opportunity to:
Connect with inclusive employers.
Learn about employment supports and community resources.
Explore education and training opportunities
Discover workplace accommodation solutions.
Build meaningful professional connections.
Whether you are an employer looking to strengthen your workforce, a job seeker exploring new opportunities, or a community member passionate about accessibility, we invite you to join us.
Together, we can create workplaces where everyone has the opportunity to contribute, succeed, and belong. For more information about the event, sponsorship opportunities, or how your organization can participate, please contact VAD at vad@vadsociety.ca.
