Past Conferences: 2009 - Moncton New Brunsick

Overview

This year the Conference took place at the Delta Beauséjour Hotel, in Moncton, NB, from November 11 - 13, 2009. The theme was "Building the CASE". The theme was chosen this year as CASE strives to build new partnerships and have new conversations - with business leaders, decision makers, families and individuals with disabilities - in order to make a real case for workforce inclusion and diversity.

A total of 164 people registered for the Conference. On Wednesday, November 11, the CASE National Networking Summit took place and was attended by 25 people. The Annual General Meeting (AGM) was held during the conference as a separate business session on Thursday, November 12, and was attended by 34 participants.

Overall, the program content and delivery was of a very high quality and was well received by attendees. This year's keynote speakers were: Sean Wiltshire, who spoke at the Opening Plenary session; Siobhan Coady who presented on Friday Morning.

Keynote Speakers

Sean Wiltshire

Speaker 1 - (Human Service Sector) Sean Wiltshire

Sean Wiltshire shared with those attending, his vast experience in providing supported employment service to persons with disability as well as his involvement in the development of a national association dedicated to this. Sean's commitment to supported employment is infectious. Through his international experiences, Sean shared a worldwide perspective on employment of persons with disability. Sean opened our conference and his message confirmed that persons with disability fill a valuable place in the workforce and supported employment is a successful means to that end.



Siobhan Coady

Speaker 2 - (Business Sector) Siobhan Coady

Siobhan Coady is a respected business leader, member of parliament and volunteer in her community. She is past chair and governor of the Canadian Chamber of Commerce and has influenced public policy on business issues. Siobhan addressed supported employment from the business perspective as she shared with her audience a business case for including all people in the labour market.





Claudette Bradshaw

Speaker 3 - (Political Sector) Claudette Bradshaw

Claudette Bradshaw is a past administrator of a successful non-profit human service, former Member of Parliament and a passionate advocate for the rights of all persons. She has been an active community leader in Moncton and is well known for her involvement in many social movements including; literacy, youth services, community social services and issues of poverty. Claudette closed our conference with the message that the success of supported employment requires a shift on the part of the human service sector, business community and the political sphere. All three must work together towards a common goal - the widespread acceptance of persons with disabilities in the workplace.

Entertainment

Thanks to the Fiddling Landry's and the Canadian Improv Theatre Group for providing stellar entertainment at the conference.

2009 Sponsors

  • Province of Newfoundland and Labrador Labour Market Development Agreement Committee NFL Labrador
  • Sobeys
  • City of Moncton
  • Department of Post Secondary, Education, Training and Labour
  • Province of NB

Exhibitors

  • Aspect
  • CASE - Canadian Association for Supported Employment
  • Moncton Community Residences Inc. (MCRI)
  • CBI Consultants