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Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion 2023

From: Employment and Social Development Canada

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Masters of ceremonies

Picture of two masters of ceremonies smiling at the camera.

Rosalie Taillefer-Simard and Nicholas Herd hosted the second Canadian Congress on Disability Inclusion (CCDI).

Land acknowledgement

Screenshot of Elder Denise McCuaig opening the event. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Elder Denise McCuaig provided an opening and a land acknowledgement.

Minister Qualtrough keynote and conversation

Screenshot of Minister Qualtrough. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

The Honourable Carla Qualtrough, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion, gave a keynote presentation.

Screenshot of Michael McGuire and Joeita Gupta interviewing Minister Qualtrough.

Michael McGuire and Joeita Gupta interviewed Minister Qualtrough.

Keynote speakers

Screenshot of keynote speaker Maayan Ziv. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Maayan Ziv provided a keynote presentation.

Screenshot of keynote speaker Dr. James Makokis. Screenshot of keynote speaker Anthony Johnson. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Dr. James Makokis and Anthony Johnson provided a keynote presentation.

Disability inclusive digital customer services: The human dimension of communication

Screenshot of the panel discussion. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Niki Ramesh (bottom row on the left) moderated the panel discussion with panelists:

Disability inclusive digital technologies: A gateway to inclusive employment

Screenshot of the panel discussion. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Anita Huberman (bottom row on the left) moderated the panel discussion with panelists:

Disability inclusive transportation: Challenges and changemakers

Screenshot of the panel discussion. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

France Pégeot (on left) moderated the panel discussion with panelists:

Disability inclusive transportation: International and Canadian best practices

Screenshot of the panel discussion. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Stephanie Cadieux (bottom row in the middle) moderated the panel discussion with panelists:

Conversation on innovation in accessibility

Screenshot of the conversation. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Senior Associate Deputy Minister Tina Namiesniowski (bottom row in the middle) moderated the panel discussion with panelists:

Conversation on accessible and inclusive fashion

Screenshot of Ardra Shephard. A Sign Language interpreter is on the left of the screen.

Ardra Shephard discussed accessible and inclusive fashion.

Celebration of Canadian artists with disabilities

A screenshot of Michel Leblanc of Visions sur l’Art Quebec.

CCDI 2023 celebrated Michel Leblanc and Visions sur l’Art Quebec.

A screenshot of Nicole Provost from Mayday Club Youth Choir.

CCDI 2023 celebrated Nicole Provost and Mayday Club Youth Choir. 

A screenshot of Robert Bhola from 258 Signs Productions Inc.

CCDI 2023 celebrated Robert Bhola and 258 Signs Productions. 

A screenshot of Mattmac.

CCDI 2023 celebrated Mattmac.

Celebration of Canadian athletes with disabilities

Screenshot of a Special Olympics athlete figure skating.

CCDI 2023 celebrated Émilia Morin-Turcotte, a Special Olympics athlete, and Special Olympics Canada.

Closing remarks

Screenshot of Minister Qualtrough providing closing remarks.

Minister Carla Qualtrough provided closing remarks.

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