DWC Conference panel

Disability and Work in Canada Conference 2025

December 1st and 2nd

Ottawa, Ontario

Guests standing at a table searching for their name tags
Guests standing at a table searching for their name tags
Guests standing at a table searching for their name tags
Someone pointing to a name tag on a table.
Someone pointing to a name tag on a table.
Someone pointing to a name tag on a table.
A group of people converse while a service dog stands by.
A group of people converse while a service dog stands by.
A group of people converse while a service dog stands by.
A group of four people pose for a picture, smiling at the camera.
A group of four people pose for a picture, smiling at the camera.
A group of four people pose for a picture, smiling at the camera.
A multi-teared fruit tray on a buffet table.
A multi-teared fruit tray on a buffet table.
A multi-teared fruit tray on a buffet table.
Several people laughing and talking at a table.
Several people laughing and talking at a table.
Several people laughing and talking at a table.
Two people talking and smiling at each other.
Two people talking and smiling at each other.
Two people talking and smiling at each other.
A person sits at a table with their service dog sitting close by
A person sits at a table with their service dog sitting close by
A person sits at a table with their service dog sitting close by
A black service dog with curly fur and a vest sits beside a table.
A black service dog with curly fur and a vest sits beside a table.
A black service dog with curly fur and a vest sits beside a table.
Four people stand onstage. Two people hold folding canes while one of them speaks into a microphone.
Four people stand onstage. Two people hold folding canes while one of them speaks into a microphone.
Four people stand onstage. Two people hold folding canes while one of them speaks into a microphone.
A group of five pose together for a picture.
A group of five pose together for a picture.
A group of five pose together for a picture.
A person sits at a table with a laptop in front of them. They smile to someone off-camera.
A person sits at a table with a laptop in front of them. They smile to someone off-camera.
A person sits at a table with a laptop in front of them. They smile to someone off-camera.
A person sits at a computer at an information booth.
A person sits at a computer at an information booth.
A person sits at a computer at an information booth.
Two people stand at an information table. A large white, pink, and purple display hangs behind them.
Two people stand at an information table. A large white, pink, and purple display hangs behind them.
Two people stand at an information table. A large white, pink, and purple display hangs behind them.
Three speakers wearing nametags sit in chairs on a stage. One of them speaks into a microphone.
Three speakers wearing nametags sit in chairs on a stage. One of them speaks into a microphone.
Three speakers wearing nametags sit in chairs on a stage. One of them speaks into a microphone.
A group of six speakers with name tags stand on stage in front of a blue curtain
A group of six speakers with name tags stand on stage in front of a blue curtain
A group of six speakers with name tags stand on stage in front of a blue curtain
A line of people serve themselves at a buffet.
A line of people serve themselves at a buffet.
A line of people serve themselves at a buffet.
Four people sit at a table with water glasses and paperwork.
Four people sit at a table with water glasses and paperwork.
Four people sit at a table with water glasses and paperwork.
A crowd of people sit at white tables staring ahead at the stage
A crowd of people sit at white tables staring ahead at the stage
A crowd of people sit at white tables staring ahead at the stage
Two speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. An interpreter stands beside them signing to the audience.
Two speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. An interpreter stands beside them signing to the audience.
Two speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. An interpreter stands beside them signing to the audience.
Three speakers sit onstage. One of them speaks into a microphone while the other two listens.
Three speakers sit onstage. One of them speaks into a microphone while the other two listens.
Three speakers sit onstage. One of them speaks into a microphone while the other two listens.
A group of five people huddle together and smile for a photo
A group of five people huddle together and smile for a photo
A group of five people huddle together and smile for a photo
A plate of colourful macarons with a silver serving utensil
A plate of colourful macarons with a silver serving utensil
A plate of colourful macarons with a silver serving utensil
A group of five people pose and smile for a photo with wine glasses in their hands
A group of five people pose and smile for a photo with wine glasses in their hands
A group of five people pose and smile for a photo with wine glasses in their hands
Two band members play an upright bass and a saxophone in front of a large screen
Two band members play an upright bass and a saxophone in front of a large screen
Two band members play an upright bass and a saxophone in front of a large screen
A person holding a piece of paper speaks into a microphone.
A person holding a piece of paper speaks into a microphone.
A person holding a piece of paper speaks into a microphone.
A crowd of people sitting at tables in a large conference room.
A crowd of people sitting at tables in a large conference room.
A crowd of people sitting at tables in a large conference room.
Five people at a table turned towards the speaker.
Five people at a table turned towards the speaker.
Five people at a table turned towards the speaker.
A speaker onstage in front of a blue curtain while an interpreter signs to the audience close by.
A speaker onstage in front of a blue curtain while an interpreter signs to the audience close by.
A speaker onstage in front of a blue curtain while an interpreter signs to the audience close by.
A speaker holding a microphone standing in between tables
A speaker holding a microphone standing in between tables
A speaker holding a microphone standing in between tables
Two people shake hands and converse while another person watches on.
Two people shake hands and converse while another person watches on.
Two people shake hands and converse while another person watches on.
A person sits at a table writing in a notebook.
A person sits at a table writing in a notebook.
A person sits at a table writing in a notebook.
A group of six standing onstage in front of a blue curtain. They smile and pose for photos.
A group of six standing onstage in front of a blue curtain. They smile and pose for photos.
A group of six standing onstage in front of a blue curtain. They smile and pose for photos.
A person in front of an A.S.E Community Foundation banner on their laptop.
A person in front of an A.S.E Community Foundation banner on their laptop.
A person in front of an A.S.E Community Foundation banner on their laptop.
Three people sit at a table reading brochures.
Three people sit at a table reading brochures.
Three people sit at a table reading brochures.
Three speakers sit on a stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them face another, who speaks into a microphone.
Three speakers sit on a stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them face another, who speaks into a microphone.
Three speakers sit on a stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them face another, who speaks into a microphone.
Four people sit a table staring ahead at a speaker off-camera.
Four people sit a table staring ahead at a speaker off-camera.
Four people sit a table staring ahead at a speaker off-camera.
Two people talk at a table.
Two people talk at a table.
Two people talk at a table.
A plate of croissants displayed on a food table.
A plate of croissants displayed on a food table.
A plate of croissants displayed on a food table.
Conference attendees serving themselves at the catered food tables.
Conference attendees serving themselves at the catered food tables.
Conference attendees serving themselves at the catered food tables.
Two people conversing at a table. One person leans on a chair while the other sits by their plate of food.
Two people conversing at a table. One person leans on a chair while the other sits by their plate of food.
Two people conversing at a table. One person leans on a chair while the other sits by their plate of food.
Three people have a conversation at a table.
Three people have a conversation at a table.
Three people have a conversation at a table.
Four people talk around a table. Two stand in front of a stage with a blue curtain while the other two sit at a table with a white table cloth.
Four people talk around a table. Two stand in front of a stage with a blue curtain while the other two sit at a table with a white table cloth.
Four people talk around a table. Two stand in front of a stage with a blue curtain while the other two sit at a table with a white table cloth.
Two speakers standing on stage in front of a screen and a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience close by.
Two speakers standing on stage in front of a screen and a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience close by.
Two speakers standing on stage in front of a screen and a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience close by.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them watch the other speaker as they address the audience.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them watch the other speaker as they address the audience.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. Two of them watch the other speaker as they address the audience.
A close up portrait of two speakers sitting on stage. One of them watches the other speak.
A close up portrait of two speakers sitting on stage. One of them watches the other speak.
A close up portrait of two speakers sitting on stage. One of them watches the other speak.
A crowd of people sitting at tables with white tablecloths. An audience member addresses the speakers on stage.
A crowd of people sitting at tables with white tablecloths. An audience member addresses the speakers on stage.
A crowd of people sitting at tables with white tablecloths. An audience member addresses the speakers on stage.
Five speakers sit onstage in brown chairs in front of a blue curtain. Four of them watch on as the fifth speaker speaks to the audience.
Five speakers sit onstage in brown chairs in front of a blue curtain. Four of them watch on as the fifth speaker speaks to the audience.
Five speakers sit onstage in brown chairs in front of a blue curtain. Four of them watch on as the fifth speaker speaks to the audience.
Five speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience in the foreground.
Five speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience in the foreground.
Five speakers sit onstage in front of a blue curtain. A sign language interpreter translates for the audience in the foreground.
An audience sitting at tables with white tablecloths. They sit in a room with a patterned carpet and brown and tan walls.
An audience sitting at tables with white tablecloths. They sit in a room with a patterned carpet and brown and tan walls.
An audience sitting at tables with white tablecloths. They sit in a room with a patterned carpet and brown and tan walls.
A speaker standing on stage holding a microphone and reading from a tablet.
A speaker standing on stage holding a microphone and reading from a tablet.
A speaker standing on stage holding a microphone and reading from a tablet.
A speaker standing at a podium with another speaker sitting on a chair to their right. To their left, an interpreter signs to the audience.
A speaker standing at a podium with another speaker sitting on a chair to their right. To their left, an interpreter signs to the audience.
A speaker standing at a podium with another speaker sitting on a chair to their right. To their left, an interpreter signs to the audience.
An audience sits at tables in chairs and wheelchairs, listening to the speakers.
An audience sits at tables in chairs and wheelchairs, listening to the speakers.
An audience sits at tables in chairs and wheelchairs, listening to the speakers.
Three-tiered platters of food. Salad, vegetables, and other sauces accompany the plates.
Three-tiered platters of food. Salad, vegetables, and other sauces accompany the plates.
Three-tiered platters of food. Salad, vegetables, and other sauces accompany the plates.
Two people at a table. They stare down at a phone and have a conversation.
Two people at a table. They stare down at a phone and have a conversation.
Two people at a table. They stare down at a phone and have a conversation.
Two people pose and smile for a photo in front of the stage and its' blue curtain.
Two people pose and smile for a photo in front of the stage and its' blue curtain.
Two people pose and smile for a photo in front of the stage and its' blue curtain.
Twenty-five speakers pose on stage in front of a blue curtain. They are all arranged for the photo, some sitting and some standing behind.
Twenty-five speakers pose on stage in front of a blue curtain. They are all arranged for the photo, some sitting and some standing behind.
Twenty-five speakers pose on stage in front of a blue curtain. They are all arranged for the photo, some sitting and some standing behind.
Four speakers sit in chairs on stage with name tags on.
Four speakers sit in chairs on stage with name tags on.
Four speakers sit in chairs on stage with name tags on.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. One speaker laughs at another's joke while the other watches on.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. One speaker laughs at another's joke while the other watches on.
Three speakers sit on stage in front of a blue curtain. One speaker laughs at another's joke while the other watches on.
Ten speakers pose for a picture on stage. Four of them sit in brown chairs while the other six stand behind them
Ten speakers pose for a picture on stage. Four of them sit in brown chairs while the other six stand behind them
Ten speakers pose for a picture on stage. Four of them sit in brown chairs while the other six stand behind them
Three speakers sit on stage. One has a laptop balanced on their lap.
Three speakers sit on stage. One has a laptop balanced on their lap.
Three speakers sit on stage. One has a laptop balanced on their lap.
Three speakers sit on stage in a room with white walls. A fourth speaker stands and addresses the crowd.
Three speakers sit on stage in a room with white walls. A fourth speaker stands and addresses the crowd.
Three speakers sit on stage in a room with white walls. A fourth speaker stands and addresses the crowd.
Four audience members at a table conversing.
Four audience members at a table conversing.
Four audience members at a table conversing.
A person sits at a table in front of a laptop and some water glasses.
A person sits at a table in front of a laptop and some water glasses.
A person sits at a table in front of a laptop and some water glasses.
A person in a motorized wheelchair talks to the audience from a stage. An interpreter signs to the audience beside them.
A person in a motorized wheelchair talks to the audience from a stage. An interpreter signs to the audience beside them.
A person in a motorized wheelchair talks to the audience from a stage. An interpreter signs to the audience beside them.
Two people talk with one another at a table with a white tablecloth. A service dog with black curly hair sits at their feet.
Two people talk with one another at a table with a white tablecloth. A service dog with black curly hair sits at their feet.
Two people talk with one another at a table with a white tablecloth. A service dog with black curly hair sits at their feet.
Three people pose for a picture. They stand shoulder to shoulder and smile at the camera.
Three people pose for a picture. They stand shoulder to shoulder and smile at the camera.
Three people pose for a picture. They stand shoulder to shoulder and smile at the camera.
Four people stand in a group facing each other. They talk and smile.
Four people stand in a group facing each other. They talk and smile.
Four people stand in a group facing each other. They talk and smile.
Two people sit and talk at a table with notebooks in front of them.
Two people sit and talk at a table with notebooks in front of them.
Two people sit and talk at a table with notebooks in front of them.
Two people pose for a picture together. They smile at the camera.
Two people pose for a picture together. They smile at the camera.
Two people pose for a picture together. They smile at the camera.
Three speakers sit on stage in brown chairs and in front of a blue curtain.
Three speakers sit on stage in brown chairs and in front of a blue curtain.
Three speakers sit on stage in brown chairs and in front of a blue curtain.
A speaker talks into a microphone. They read off of a page and stand at a podium.
A speaker talks into a microphone. They read off of a page and stand at a podium.
A speaker talks into a microphone. They read off of a page and stand at a podium.
Two speakers stand on stage at a podium. Both hold microphones and one watches the other speak.
Two speakers stand on stage at a podium. Both hold microphones and one watches the other speak.
Two speakers stand on stage at a podium. Both hold microphones and one watches the other speak.
Two audience members sit at a table with water glasses. They smile and talk with each other.
Two audience members sit at a table with water glasses. They smile and talk with each other.
Two audience members sit at a table with water glasses. They smile and talk with each other.
Three people stand in a group talking.
Three people stand in a group talking.
Three people stand in a group talking.
A speaker addresses the audience with a microphone. Nearby, a sign language interpreter signs to the audience.
A speaker addresses the audience with a microphone. Nearby, a sign language interpreter signs to the audience.
A speaker addresses the audience with a microphone. Nearby, a sign language interpreter signs to the audience.
Several tables of guests stare ahead at the stage.
Several tables of guests stare ahead at the stage.
Several tables of guests stare ahead at the stage.
A speaker addresses the audience while sitting on stage. Another speaker sits to the left.
A speaker addresses the audience while sitting on stage. Another speaker sits to the left.
A speaker addresses the audience while sitting on stage. Another speaker sits to the left.
Two people walk off-stage. One uses a white cane. They smile as they leave.
Two people walk off-stage. One uses a white cane. They smile as they leave.
Two people walk off-stage. One uses a white cane. They smile as they leave.
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Driving economic success: The impact of disability inclusion in the Canadian workplace

December 1st and 2nd

Ottawa, Ontario

The Disability and Work in Canada (DWC) 2025 in-person conference will take place in Ottawa, Ontario over two days in December. Join us for an insightful and transformative conference focused on the economic and competitive benefits of disability inclusion in the Canadian workplace. This event will bring together industry leaders, policymakers, and advocates to explore how inclusive practices can drive economic success and innovation.

  • Day 1: Fostering innovation: The economic and competitive advantages of a diverse workforce (Monday, December 1, 2025)

    Discover how disability inclusion fosters creativity and innovation within the workplace. Learn from experts and thought leaders about the unique perspectives and problem-solving abilities that a diverse workforce brings, and how these can lead to groundbreaking ideas and solutions.

  • Day 2: Strategic excellence: Implementing and measuring the economic impact of disability inclusion (Tuesday December 2, 2025)

    Gain practical insights into the strategic implementation of disability inclusion initiatives. This day will focus on best practices for integrating inclusive policies and the key metrics for measuring their impact. Understand how to effectively track progress and demonstrate the tangible benefits of disability inclusion on your organization's performance. Provide input on collective efforts to advance inclusive employment in Canada.

More information

For more information, or if you have any questions about the registration process, please contact info@DWCStrategy.ca.

*Limited subsidies are available for persons with disabilities. Please contact info@DWCStrategy.ca for assistance.

Register to secure your spot and contribute to building a more inclusive and prosperous Canadian workforce.
The Westin Hotel Ottawa, exterior view

The Westin Ottawa

Discounted room rates available

$329

per night

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After booking, please call Giang Thu Tran directly at +1 613.560.7000 ext. 7351 to request a specific accessible room type.

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