International Day of Persons with Disabilities
Thank you to everyone who joined us on December 4, 2025 to celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities!
Special Lunch & Learn Event
At Humber Polytechnic, Transition to work organized a special Lunch & Learn event on December 4, 2025 that was held to mark the International Day of Persons with Disabilities. This event included presentation about Transition To Work, discussions, and learning opportunities about campus support focusing on disability awareness, inclusion, accessibility and resource sharing on disability accommodations and rights.
The Humber Community also celebrated the contributions of persons with disabilities through panel discussions and raised awareness about accessibility challenges, advocated for inclusion, dignity, and accessibility for people with disabilities. It gave students, staff, and faculty space to reflect, learn, and engage with disability-related topics.
The Learning Outcomes were:
- Actionable strategies for fostering accessible and inclusive learning and working environments
- Insight into student experiences, barriers, and pathways that influence career readiness
- Practical tools to better support students with disabilities as they transition into employment
- Employer perspectives on inclusive hiring, accommodations, and workplace culture
- A clearer understanding of how the Transition to Work (TTW) initiative collaborates with academic and support teams
- Inspiration and real stories that highlight the impact of disability advocacy and inclusive practices
The Panelists included
Jessica Manning (she/her)
Day Program Supervisor at Creating Alternatives & UGH Alumni
She oversees daily operations, accessible programming, and communication with families and community partners.
Kate Murzin(she/her)
Interim Co-Executive Director of Realize
Her organization works to improve the health and well-being of people living with HIV and other episodic disabilities, across the lifespan, through integrated research, education, policy, and practice.
Rie Miyamoto Liu (she/her)
Career and Student Success Advisor at Humber Polytechnic
Her work includes individualized coaching for youth and adults with disabilities, workplace accommodation guidance, and direct on-site job coaching to help learners understand tasks, procedures, and workplace expectations.
Siobhan Pearce (she/her)
Team Lead for the WeCandle project - Community Living Ajax-Pickering and Whitby
She supports individuals through adapted employment training, job search support, and on-site coaching.
Highlights in Pictures
Presenting Humber's Learning Outcomes at the Lunch and Learn
Introducing the panelists for the event
A picture of a segment of a students' career roadmap