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November 18, 2026
THE ONTARIO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (ODEN) is pleased to offer a two-hour online professional development session designed to help organizations strengthen disability awareness, build confidence, and advance inclusive workplace practices.
Facilitated by THE ONTARIO DISABILITY EMPLOYMENT NETWORK (ODEN) Disability Employment Inclusion Specialists, this engaging two (2) hour training session provides participants with an overview of disability in Canada and explores how businesses can benefit from creating more inclusive workplaces. Participants will gain practical knowledge, challenge common misconceptions, and develop greater confidence in welcoming and supporting employees who have a disability.
This session is designed for HR professionals, employers of all sizes, DEIA specialists, talent acquisition teams, people leaders, and others responsible for building inclusive and effective workplaces.
Participants will explore:
- What disability looks like in Canada – key facts and current realities
- Common myths and misconceptions that contribute to bias and barriers
- The business benefits of inclusive hiring and employment practices
- The impact of perceptions, stereotypes, and intersectionality on workplace inclusion
- Real-world examples of organizations that have strengthened their workforce through disability inclusion
- Inclusive language and approaches that foster welcoming workplaces
- Ways to create an inclusive workplace
- Time for questions
Participants who complete the session will receive a Certificate of Participation.
This Professional Development is pre-approved for two (2) HRPA CPD Hours, under Section A.
Join this webinar to strengthen your organization’s capacity to create workplaces where people who have a disability are included, valued, and positioned to contribute.