Attention and Action is part of the growing international movement to spread awareness and advocate for the rights of people with disabilities. The campaign is holding its very first event about Disability and Employment. The event will focus on addressing the barriers people with disabilities face when seeking employment and what are some ways to overcome those barriers.
The panel of speakers will includes:
Diamond who is a Lifestyle Influencer with Spina Bifida
Kim Heffington Insurance Agent with a non-visible disability
Madame Anna Lachowska, Human rights Defender,and Chairperson of Disability Council International, Geneva, Switzerland
Lisa Livingston Regional Employment Services Manager March of Dimes Canada
Event Schedule:
6:00 - 6:10 - Event break down and speaker introductions
6:10 - 6:40 - Panel discussion with panelists
6:40 - 7:00 - Q and A and closing of event
Event date and Time: Saturday January 23rd, 2021 6:00 - 7:00 PM EST
Accessibility: CC will be available throughout the event
Want to learn more about Attention and Action check out our website: https://attentionandaction.ca/home/
Please email if you have any questions or concerns at [email protected]
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