ACCESSIBILITY: IT'S YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
2021-06-01 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | *THE LINK TO JOIN THE WEBINAR IS IN YOUR CONFIRMATION EMAIL*
National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) is an Opportunity:

To celebrate the valuable contributions of Canadians with disabilities.

To recognize the efforts of individuals, communities and workplaces that are actively working to remove barriers to accessibility and inclusion.

We all benefit from a society and an economy without barriers to inclusion. When persons with disabilities can participate in all aspects of society, including accessing employment, resources and services, it enriches Canada's economy.

(From the Government of Canada website)

The first week of June is National AccessAbility Week (NAAW)! For more information on NAAW, click here.

We invite you to join us for a discussion with Patrick Sullivan (President & CEO, Halifax Chamber of Commerce), Jessica Ward (Project Manager, Reachability) and Dawn Stegen (Interim Executive Director, Accessibility Directorate) for an overview of the Accessibility Act which recognizes accessibility as a human right and sets a goal of an accessible Nova Scotia by 2030.

In this interactive webinar, you'll get an overview of the Accessibility Act and how it impacts business. We will then touch on how you can make your business more inclusive through available grants, training opportunities and tips from the experts.

Register today and submit your questions in advance!

*This webinar will have ASL and CART available.

MEET THE SPEAKERS:

DAWN STEGEN, INTERIM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ACCESSIBILITY DIRECTORATE

Dawn Stegen joined the Accessibility Directorate in June 2020 as the Interim Executive Director. She has long been a strong supporter for accessibility in the sport and recreation sectors.

Prior to joining the Directorate she was with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage where she lead initiatives and strategies related to trails, physical activity, recreation and sport, and accessibility.

Prior to joining government in 2009, Dawn served for over 20 years in executive leadership and management positions with the non-profit sector in Nova Scotia and Ottawa.

JESSICA WARD, PROJECT MANAGER/NATIONAL ACCESSABILITY WEEK NS COORDINATOR, REACHABILITY

Jessica Ward is a successful entrepreneur and advocate who has committed herself to the community. In her most recent role; as Program Manager with reachAbility; Jess leads a dedicated team who are equalizing the playing field for our most marginalized populations.

Both as a first-person voice & disability expert this mother of four is a true community activist who speaks from the heart - but backs it up with clear decisive actions.

Her leadership and expertise have made, and continue to make, both National AccessAbility Week(NAAW) Nova Scotia and the Bluenose Ability Arts & Film Festival (BAAFF) the successes they are. Jess is spearheading Inclusion in Action, reachAbility's accessibility services - as it pertains to Disability-related legislation across Canada.
