Did you know that 27 per cent of Canadians above the age of 15 have at least one disability? And 80 per cent of those people have invisible or non-apparent disabilities? Join us on Dec. 3 to recognize the International Day of Persons with Disabilities with these opportunities:

Interactive Booths
December 3, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

The Office of Human Rights is hosting two booths on campus. Stop by the main floor, Building 7, near the Welcome Centre, or the second floor, Building 6, by the entrance to the Library to share your experience, ask a question and learn more about disabilities.

Diversifying Conceptualizations of (Dis)Abilities: How to Promote Inclusivity in Our Community
December 3, 3:30 – 5 p.m., Room 5-205
Register to attend

Please join us for a presentation on the startling and widely unknown history of persons with disabilities in Alberta. See the full event description on MacEwan.ca/Events.

Finally, a helpful resource:The Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion’s Commemoration Guide for International Day of Persons with Disabilities for information, including definitions, statistics, accommodations, inclusive and accessible workplaces and more.

From the Office of Human Rights