“The time is always right to do what is right.” (Martin Luther King Jr., American Civil Rights Activist, 1929-1968)

October is Disability Employment Awareness Month (DEAM). As part of DEAM, Voice of Albertans with Disabilities (VAD) and  EmployAbilities are hosting the Accessibility in Action Resource Fair and Reverse Job Fair on Thursday, October 15th from 12-3:30 p.m. at Kingsway Mall.

As explained on the VAD website:

This innovative event brings together employers, service providers, and job seekers with disabilities in a welcoming and accessible environment. Unlike a traditional job fair, the Reverse Job Fair allows job seekers to remain at their own tables while employers rotate through the room, creating a more comfortable and empowering networking experience.

Attendees will have the opportunity to:

Connect with inclusive employers.

Learn about employment supports and community resources.

Explore education and training opportunities

Discover workplace accommodation solutions.

Build meaningful professional connections. 

This will be a remarkable opportunity to let people with disabilities have choices. 

The event is free but registration is required by contacting VAD. More information can be found on the VAD website (vadsociety.ca) or by contacting the office at 780-488-9088.

I wish you all a pleasant autumn.

Ian Young is a columnist and Block Carrier with the paper. He lives in the area.