Every September, B.C. Disability Employment Month highlights the significant role people with disabilities play in B.C.’s workforce. Throughout the month, WorkBC offers resources employers can use to learn about reducing barriers to inclusion. And people with disabilities can discover supportive services to help build their careers.
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Creative Industry Resources for employees and employers:
RespectAbility is a diverse, disability-led nonprofit that works to create systemic change in how society views and values people with disabilities. They provide numerous resources and webinars related to disability inclusion in creative industries.
Creative Users Projects provides resources to connect with Deaf and disability art, culture, and community.
AccessiblePublishing.ca is a repository for information and resources which will help a variety of stakeholders work toward the goal of born-accessible publishing and improving access to ebooks.
This resource was developed as an industry-focused support to increase cultural competence and inclusive practices within the motion picture and creative industry’s businesses and systems.
Accessibility resources for business.
Additional WorkBC resources for Employers
- How to Support Your Employees and Eliminate Workplace Barriers.
- Create an Inclusive Workforce.
- Hire a Work-Able intern.
- Take a 15-minute self-assessment with the Disability Inclusive Employer Self-Assessment Tool.
- Learn about developing an accessible and inclusive workplace by taking four free online courses.
- Check out the Workplace Accessibility Grant for small business employers in B.C. to create an accessible work environment.
- Visit WorkBC’s Facebook, X and LinkedIn pages for information about events happening throughout the month.
Additional WorkBC resources for people with disabilities
There are resources to help you get where you want to be in your career.
Discover:
- How to get a paid internship through the Work-Able Graduate Internship Program.
- Resources for people with disabilities, including information about education and getting a job.
- How WorkBC Centres can provide individual supports for people with disabilities.
- Assistive Technology Services for people who have a work-related barrier due to a disability or a functional limitation.
- Success stories about people with disabilities who used services to get them where they wanted to be.
- In the Spotlight, which highlights WorkBC Employment Services and employment success stories.
An inclusive workplace is the foundation for a healthy work culture and engaged employees. Inclusion creates a sense of belonging, improves leadership skills and enhances collaboration.
