30 September 2024

Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM)

SaskAbilities brings inclusive hiring to the forefront with events and activities highlighting Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in October

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) in Canada, recognized nationally since 2010 and in Saskatchewan since 2011. DEAM highlights the importance of workplace diversity and inclusive hiring practices that create more employment opportunities for people experiencing disability. This month also fosters meaningful conversations around the collaborative efforts needed to promote inclusive hiring across communities and cities of all sizes throughout the province.

This year, SaskAbilities’ Partners in Employment offices are hosting events and activities, including participating in the national Light it Up! For NDEAM to promote diversity in Canada’s labour force. Please join us across the province and show your support for DEAM through the following:

Saskatoon

Light it Up! For NDEAM – Full Month of October
Delivering Swag Bags & Appreciation Certificates to Inclusive Employers – Full Month of October
Celebrating Inclusive Employers Luncheon – October 30^th

Regina & Moose Jaw

Celebrating Inclusive Employers Luncheon (Regina) – October 4^th
Celebrating Inclusive Employers Luncheon (Moose Jaw) – October 29^th

Yorkton

Social Media Campaign Promoting DEAM – Full Month of October
Light it Up! For NDEAM – October 17^th

Swift Current

Presentation at City Council Meeting to proclaim Sept 29 to Oct 5th as SaskAbilities Partners in Employment Disability Employment Awareness Week – September 30^th
Presentation of Swift Current & District Chamber of Commerce SCBEX award to Employer of Persons Experiencing Disability – November 1^st
Celebrating Inclusive Employers Event October 17^th
Light it Up! for NDEAM October 17^th

For more information about DEAM events happening at SaskAbilities’ Partners in Employment offices nearest you, or to learn how employment services can benefit your organization, please visit our website, www.SaskAbilities.ca or contact: