Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
About
As we mark the fifth anniversary of the introduction of the Accessible Canada Act, we find ourselves at a pivotal juncture. This moment presents a unique opportunity to reflect on the progress made in dismantling barriers and fostering opportunities for individuals with disabilities.
Join the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) and Statistics Canada for an engaging panel discussion that will highlight the impact that embracing accessibility has on individual experiences and contributes to collective success. Panelists will share key turning points and significant accelerators of change from their personal journeys and offer insights on what still needs to be accomplished to continue to advance cultural shifts and attitudes toward disability and accessibility within Canadian society.
Speakers
Moderator
- Tony LaBillois: Director General, Justice, Diversity, and Population Statistics Branch and Champion for Persons with Disabilities, Statistics Canada and Vice-Chair, CAN Governing Council and Chair, CAN Advisory Council
Panelists
- Dr. Jessica Ward-King, Senior Policy and Research Analyst, Wellness and Mental Health, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada
- Sancho Angulo, Advisor, Privacy and Data Governance, Office of the Chief Human Resources Officer, Treasury Board Secretariat of Canada
- Nicole Bekzadeh, Business Expertise Senior Consultant, Service Canada