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Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop

September 30, 2025 @ 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Time: 12:00 – 1:30 PM (PT)

Audience: Faculty of Medicine (FoM) staff, faculty and clinical faculty who identify as Indigenous, Black, Afro-Indigenous, or of Afro-Caribbean descent.

Location: In person, Woodward Instructional Resources Centre (IRC), Room 341, 3rd floor. 2194 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z3. (Google maps location)

Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? We are excited to announce an online workshop developed for faculty, staff, and learners at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office.

Workshop Details

 Facilitator: Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor, Dean’s Office, FoM
Dates: Register below for any of the following sessions. (Each session offers a repeat of the workshop.)

Duration: Two hours per session

Platform: Live via Zoom

Workshop Highlights

  • Interactive discussions with fellow participants
  • Insightful interviews with researchers and individuals with disabilities
  • Key resources for inclusive workspaces
  • Exploring the concept of disability
  • Analyzing workplace realities related to disabilities
  • Addressing the impact of low self-report rates on performance and morale
  • Navigating challenges of disability disclosure
  • Identifying structural and procedural barriers
  • Exploring solutions and organizational strategies
  • Discussions on integration at individual, departmental, and faculty levels within the FoM

Active Participation Required

Come prepared to contribute your thoughts, insights, and recommendations to enrich our discussions.

Registration & Additional Information

Upon successful registration, you will receive a confirmation email and a link to a brief questionnaire ahead of each session.

Accessibility Needs

If you have any accessibility requirements for these sessions, please contact the Centre for Workplace Accessibility at 604.822.8139 or workplace.accessibility@ubc.ca.

Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your awareness, understanding, and commitment to disability inclusion in the workplace. Join us on this enlightening journey towards a more inclusive FoM community.