In Another World...

This is a poignant French advertisement for Disability Awareness that I came across on You Tube.  It gives the viewer an opportunity to turn the tables and experience the world from a different perspective. 

Hello Yukon!

This is Dale and Jennifer introducing ourselves!  We are so excited to be part of such a progressive and collaborative initiative that affects us both on a profound personal level.  As persons with disabilities we have both experienced challenges in the labour force largely stemming from a lack of understanding and access to comprehensible resources like “Where Disability Works”.   We are two very capable women who have had limited opportunity to share our skills and talents and are enthusiastic about the opportunity to do so.  We are persons with MANY Abilities!

Accommodating a person with a disability in the workplace does not have to be costly or complicated.  Very recently I learned, from personal experience, that it can be as simple as providing a place to sit.  I am a person with a physical disability and on some days being on my feet for long hours can be tiring.  My employer and I problem-solved this by putting a simple stool behind the cash register where I could sit from time to time and complete different tasks like pricing and labeling.  By providing me with this easy solution, I felt supported and heard which deepened my loyalty and dedication to the employer and the job.   In addition, my employer felt assured and satisfied that he was creating a productive, positive and inclusive work environment.  It can be that easy! 

Dale will be handling administration and I will be handling media relations although there will undoubtedly be some crossover.  Contact us anytime if you’d like more of the scoop on who we are and how we can support you, your agency or your organization.

Dale's email:   iac.adminassist@gmail.com

Jennifer's email:   iac.mediarelations@gmail.com

We look forward to meeting you!