It’s proven! Hiring people with disabilities is not just good for the community, it's great for business!

At a time when a predicted labour shortage is already having an impact, and the need for a reliable and efficient workplace is more salient, the INCLUSION MAKES CENT$ Symposium brings local business owners, hiring managers and job seekers with a disability together to be enlightened, to be educated, and to engage with the concurrent reality that creating an inclusive workforce is a viable and profitable solution.

FOR BUSINESS OWNERS and HR PROFESSIONALS, this event offers an opportunity to find out how to attract this untapped pool of talent at minimal (if any) cost. Get your questions answered by experts.

* How would hiring a person with a disability improve my bottom line? Learn from inclusion experts from Canadian Business SenseAbility.

* What are best practices from a legal standpoint? Hear from a lawyer from Templeman LLP.

* What’s working for other businesses in the area? Network with local business owners succeeding through inclusion.

* Are there financial or employment supports? Meet local community partners who can help you.

Exclusive offer for symposium registrants: 50% off on online AODA training with Accessibility Ontario.

FOR JOB SEEKERS WITH DISABLITIES, this event offers an opportunity to find out how to effectively bring your abilities to a workplace! Get your questions answered by experts.

* How do I tell my employer about my disability? Learn from inclusion experts from Canadian Business SenseAbility.

* How did others who have a disability find jobs in this area?Network with local employees with a disability and inclusive employers, and find out how they’re succeeding.

* Are there financial or employment supports? Meet local community partners who can help you. Find out what dollars may be available for you.