[cs_content][cs_element_section _id=”1″ ][cs_element_layout_row _id=”2″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”3″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”4″ ][cs_content_seo]DEAM: a month of celebration, education, and action \\n\\nSubheadline space\\n\\n[\/cs_content_seo][cs_element_text _id=”5″ ][cs_element_text _id=”6″ ][cs_content_seo]Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM) is a chance to celebrate the contributions and inclusion of people with disabilities in the workplace. Held every October, it\u2019s a busy and energizing month for CASE as we come together to build awareness and plan action around removing the many barriers that still exist.
\nThis year, CASE oversaw or took part in three major national initiatives.
\n31 Days of DEAM
\nMany organizations across the country took the simple but valuable step of publicly sharing disability inclusion stories from themselves or their communities. Every day in October, CASE shared DEAM highlights across its social media channels\u2014a campaign appropriately called 31 Days of DEAM.
\nFollowers of the hashtags #31daysofDEAM and #DEAM2021 were introduced to individuals in the workforce, and some of the groups and businesses that have been working intentionally to be more welcoming and inclusive to all.
\nCheers to Inclusion!
\nAn initiative of MentorAbility Canada, Cheers to Inclusion encourages employers from coast to coast to demonstrate their commitment to inclusive workplaces. A broad range of organizations publicly showcased their support of DEAM2021, from the Mad Catter Caf\u00e9 in St. John\u2019s to Boston Pizza in Brandon, Manitoba, and so many others.
\nLight It Up! For NDEAM
\nThe Ontario Disability Employment Network launched Light It Up! For NDEAM in 2020. This year, CASE came on board as a partner and Light It Up! went national.
\nOn Thursday, October 21, bridges, landmarks, city halls, municipal signs, schools, businesses, and more were illuminated in purple and dark blue: purple to symbolize creativity, harmony, and co-operation; and dark blue for trust, dignity, authority, professionalism, intelligence, and loyalty. Together, these colours represent the spirit of DEAM.
\nFor 2021, more than 100 major buildings or landmarks in every province and territory took part in the awareness-building event. We look forward to spreading the light even further in 2022!
\nCountless community initiatives
\nIn addition to national campaigns, dozens of community organizations\u2014both within the CASE network and outside it\u2014marked DEAM through events and initiatives, from educational
\nwebinars and live sessions to networking events. By participating in DEAM, employers show their commitment to inclusive employment and to breaking down the barriers that exist for hiring people experiencing disabilities.
\nWe thank everyone who took time this month to take part in DEAM, through actions small or large. Let\u2019s keep the work going, all year long! Although DEAM marks and celebrates progress, we still have a long way to go to attain our vision of full employment inclusion for individuals experiencing disability.
\nDo you have a DEAM story to share? Would you like to be part of the momentum for DEAM 2022? We\u2019d love to hear from you\u2014connect with us today! \\n\\n[\/cs_content_seo][\/cs_element_layout_column][\/cs_element_layout_row][cs_element_layout_row _id=”7″ ][cs_element_layout_column _id=”8″ ][cs_element_headline _id=”9″ ][cs_content_seo]Subheadline space\\n\\n[\/cs_content_seo][\/cs_element_layout_column][\/cs_element_layout_row][\/cs_element_section][\/cs_content]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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