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Day of People with Disabilities

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Celebrating Diversity and Inclusion

International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed worldwide on December 3rd, 2023, is a time to recognize and celebrate the valuable contributions of people with disabilities in life and in the workplace. It is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges they face and promote an inclusive society that values diversity, equity, and inclusion. An annual event, International Day of Persons with Disabilities is hosted by the United Nations and encourages business leaders across the globe to value the unique contributions of disabled people.

The Work Wellness Institute Supports

At the Work Wellness Institute, we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where everyone, regardless of their abilities, is not only included but also thrives. We believe that diversity is a strength, and our mission aligns with the values of the Day of People with Disabilities. We are proud to share the numerous resources we have created to encourage the inclusion of individuals with disabilities in the workplace, and to break down the barriers to participation for those wishing for fulfilling employment. One way we wish to promote inclusion is through the 2024 Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) Calendar.

THE IMPACT OF EMPLOYING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

According to data collected by the Government of Canada in 2017, 6.2 million people in Canada over the age of 15 have a disability, making up 22% of the country’s population. In 2021, the Canadian Government conducted a study to better understand the experience of this population, taking specific care to examine their experience with the workplace. It was shown that organizations that adopted inclusive hiring and retention practices in their workplace were more likely to: 08-disability-andinclusion-and-accessibility-1025-en-pr.pdf (canada.ca)

1. Meet or exceed their financial targets,
2. Be high-performing businesses,
3. Show innovation in the field and
4. Achieve better business outcomes.

So, what can you do right now?

Commit to learning and listening to the Experience of Employees with Disabilities. Ask questions on how to be more inclusive, try to understand the emotional toll of workplace mistreatment and how employees respond to workplace mistreatment. Explore the intersection between individual, disability, and workplace environment in the treatment of employees with disabilities. Learn how disability service providers can partner with all stakeholders to ensure workplace inclusion of employees with disabilities.

Download the 2024 DEIB Calendar

The 2024 DEIB Calendar was designed to highlight awareness days, weeks and months celebrating Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging.

Advance your Career and Improve your Workplace by joining the Work Wellness Institute

Visit workwellnessinstitute.org for further information