🌟 NDEAM 2025 Recap: Celebrating Inclusion and Empowerment 🌟
Thank you to everyone who joined us on October 16 to celebrate National Disability Employment Awareness Month (NDEAM)! We hosted two impactful events that spotlighted the importance of disability inclusion in the workplace.
Webinar
Thriving at Work - Building Daily Self-Accommodation Strategies
We were honored to welcome Jamie McCleary, Executive Director of Autism Canada, who shared powerful insights on self-accommodation and self-advocacy. Participants learned how small, sustainable strategies can support focus, energy management, and long-term success in diverse work environments. Jamie's authentic leadership and lived experience inspired attendees to embrace their strengths and advocate for their needs.
Session Description and Learning Outcomes
- Transitioning to work can be both exciting and overwhelming for disabled and neurodivergent students
- Self-accommodation is about integrating small, sustainable strategies into daily routines
- Proactive accommodations help prevent burnout before it happens
- Daily practices support focus, organization, and energy management
- Protecting limits allows students to contribute consistently and effectively at work
- Learning to self-accommodate builds confidence and independence
- These strategies create long-term success in diverse and inclusive workplace environments
Event Materials
The full recording will be shared on our website soon.
Photo Contest
Light It Up! for #NDEAM
The Welcome Centre at Humber's Lakeshore Campus lit up in vibrant blue and purple lights to raise awareness for disability employment. Students and staff captured the moment and shared their photos on social media using #NDEAM and tagging @humbercareer.
🎉 Congratulations to our contest winner who received a $100 gift card and will be featured on our website and social channels! Here's our winning picture, submitted by Abhishek, a student from Global Business Management, Longo's Faculty of Business:
"I participated in this event to help raise awareness for National Disability Employment Awareness Month and highlight the importance of inclusive workplaces. Everyone should be treated with dignity and respect, and events like this remind us why equal opportunities matter."
Together, we celebrated the value and talent that disabled and neurodivergent individuals bring to the workplace. Let's keep the momentum going and continue to build inclusive environments where everyone can thrive. Stay tuned for our upcoming events on December 3, in celebration of National Day for Persons with Disabilities!
Photo Contest Pictures
