Leading Inclusion: Disability & Workplace Capacity Building

Training Date: By Request

Delivery Format: Online-Live, In-Person, Cohort, In-Community

Training Swap: No

The BC Social Service Sector plays a vital role in addressing systemic inequities and supporting thriving communities. Yet, one of the most underrepresented and misunderstood groups in our workforce—people with disabilities—remains overlooked. Despite making up at least 27% of working-aged adults in Canada, people with disabilities continue to face significant barriers to employment and inclusion. With 25% of the current workforce expected to retire by 2035, and our labour market becoming increasingly diverse, building workplace capacity around equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) is no longer optional, it’s essential. Disability inclusion isn’t just a moral or legal imperative, it’s a strategic advantage. Research and practice show that inclusive workplaces are more engaged, innovative, and resilient. This workshop positions disability not as a challenge to accommodate, but as a critical driver of workplace culture, capacity, and sustainability. Developed and led by consultants with over 20 years of experience in disability inclusion and employment equity, this 90-minute, high-impact session is tailored specifically for leaders, HR professionals, and supervisors in BC’s social service sector. What to Expect This interactive training blends real-world experience, lived expertise, and practical tools to help leaders: • Understand disability as a broad and unique diversity category • Identify and remove systemic barriers to inclusion • Build confidence and capacity for leading inclusive teams Training Objectives 1. Deepen awareness of disability as a significant aspect of diversity and inclusion 2. Explore how disability inclusion builds engagement and organizational capacity 3. Apply practical frameworks to recognize and reduce barriers 4. Learn how to move from policy to practice through action-oriented strategies Learning Outcomes Participants will leave with: • A clear understanding of what it means to be a disability-confident workplace • A practical framework for accommodations, including rules, roles, and realities • The foundation to develop a Disability Inclusion Action Plan Format & Delivery • Facilitator: Sean McEwen, Director, RealEyes Capacity Consultants • Duration: 1.5 hours • Delivery: In-person (Victoria and surrounding areas) or virtual • Methods: Interactive presentation, applied exercises, group dialogue • Resources: Curated reading list and tools for continued learning Return on Investment • Enhanced service quality and client outcomes • Increased staff engagement, leadership capacity, and retention • Practical strategies to build more inclusive and resilient organizations • Real steps toward dismantling systemic inequities Who Should Attend? This session is designed for HR professionals, managers, supervisors, and organizational leaders working in BC’s employment, health, and social service sectors. Cost • $50 per participant (for groups of 15–40) • Custom flat rates available for larger groups or conferences • Travel fees apply for in-person sessions outside Victoria • Virtual option available in two or three shorter sessions Let’s move from awareness to action—together. Join us to build more inclusive, high-performing workplaces for today and tomorrow.