October 18-19, 2010

Toronto Board of Trade

Toronto, ON

The Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) presents an opportunity for Canada to discuss a range of employment issues impacting persons with disabilities in the world of work today.

Please click here for the Conference Program Book

A Pocket agenda will be available at the conference.

To be kinder to the environment, program books will not be available at the conference.

October 18 Opening Guest Speaker:
The Honorable Diane Finley
Minister, Human Resources and Skills Development Canada

October 18 Luncheon Keynote Speaker:
The Honourable David C. Onley
Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

"Enabling increased workforce participation among persons with disabilities will not only increase their individual and family income, but it could also increase the GDP per capita in Ontario by up to $600 per annum."

2010 Martin Prosperity Report: Releasing Constraints: Projecting the Economic Impacts of Increased Accessibility in Ontario

Guest presenters will discuss strategies, share tools, resources and best practices you may adapt to your workplace.

The goal is to create better access to employment, education and service for persons with disabilities across all sectors.

Who should attend?

Everyone with a vested interest in employment issues:

• Employers
• Persons with disabilities
• Career specialists and practitioners
• Educators
• HR specialists
• Community agencies
• All levels of Government