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The Business Case For Inclusive Employment

July 30, 2015/in 4to40, Blog, Events/by jeph

When: November 5, 2015 2-3pm

Where: Saskatchewan Science Centre Theatre

Cost: $25

RSVP: jeff@creativeoptionsregina.ca

Mark Wafer is the owner of six Tim Hortons franchises in Ontario. Over the past 20 years, Mark and his wife Valerie have hired 118 people with disabilities and currently employ 46 people with disabilities from a work force of 250.

Mark believes there is a clear business case for inclusive employment.

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Oct 10

October 10th is recognized as World Mental Health Day 2024. #WMHD2024

Oct 1

Celebrating National Disability Employment Awareness Month (#DEAM).

Since 2014, COR and University of Regina Campus For All have been partners in the #4to40 Inclusive Employment Initiative! Together, we strive to support diversity in the workplace by raising awareness and expanding an employers’ definition of diversity to include people experiencing an intellectual disability.

When people with intellectual disabilities are hired in the workplace, the typical understanding of disability is disrupted and new possibilities for belonging and meaningful contribution emerge!

To learn more, visit: https://4to40.ca

#RealWorkRealPay
#InclusiveEmployers
#DEAM
#NDEAM
#Diversity
#Inclusion
#SKDisability
#MakeADifference
#CourageToCare
#4to40

Sep 30

Today marks National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

The National Day for Truth and Reconciliation honours the children who never returned home and Survivors of residential schools, as well as their families and communities.

Orange Shirt Day is intended to raise awareness of the individual, family and community inter-generational impacts of residential schools, and to promote the concept of “Every Child Matters”. The orange shirt is a symbol of the stripping away of culture, freedom and self-esteem experienced by Indigenous children over generations.

On this day, and everyday, we invite our COR family to listen and learn as we continue to strive toward strengthening our relationship with our indigenous friends, families, partners and communities.

#Truth
#Reconciliation
#OrangeShirtDay

Sep 29

A year of planning has led us to this very moment... today, we begin to welcome our Gentle Teaching colleagues from around the world!

COR is proud to host the 23rd Annual Gentle Teaching International Conference. We are privileged to have the support of the Gentle Teaching International community to carry on with the work established by our dear friend, the late Dr. John McGee. We hope our efforts will honor his passion to ensure others always feel safe, loved, loving and engaged.

Welcome to Regina, Canada. Welcome to our home.

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 28

All My Relations.
A story rooted in our commitment to listening, learning and taking meaningful action.

The Tipi was raised in the heart of our community. The 13 poles were raised in ceremony by the hands of current and new members of our community, taught by @prescott.demas. The canvas from @creestargifts_ was painted by the artists of our community, designed and led by @jori_anne_art. It found purpose through the work @brookica_love is engaging in with us. Its’ inception began as an idea nurtured by @ben.morris.presents in our studio and it stands as a symbol of a common understanding our entire community shares: inclusivity.

This Tipi, not designed as a project with an end goal, a deadline, or with a specific meeting time. It stands as a commitment to each other. A space where we can all exist; where we can all nurture, teach and sustain the experience of connectedness, companionship and community.

#tipi #gentleteaching #skdisability #inclusion

Sep 27

Thank you to the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference CONTRIBUTOR Sponsors. Thank you for supporting our vision to Empower People, Inspire Change!

A shoutout to Mike McCann Consulting, Piller and Putz Construction and Reliable Lawn Care. We are grateful for your support.

GTI 2024 will bring together people from across Saskatchewan and around the world who are committed to providing positive and proactive support in health, mental health, disability and educational sectors.

Join us on October 1-3, 2024 for 3 incredible days of learning and connection. Learn more at: https://gti2024.com/

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 26

Thank you to the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference CONTRIBUTOR Sponsors. Thank you for supporting our vision to Empower People, Inspire Change!

A shoutout to @green_details, @hbiofficeplus, @leipertfinancialgroup, @kreate_architecture and @hudsonenergy. We are grateful for your support.

GTI 2024 will bring together people from across Saskatchewan and around the world who are committed to providing positive and proactive support in health, mental health, disability and educational sectors.

Join us on October 1-3, 2024 for 3 incredible days of learning and connection. Learn more at: https://gti2024.com/

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 25

We are grateful to @sticksanddoodles for partnering to craft a Saskatchewan themed gift for all GTI 2024 conference attendees! Thank you for being a champion of community! Thank you for having the Courage To Care!

Attending the GTI conference? Snap a pic of your Sticks and Doodles surprise and tag them on social media. Share the love!

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 24

Thank you to the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference CONTRIBUTOR Sponsors. Thank you for supporting our vision to Empower People, Inspire Change!

A shoutout to @akwaabafoods, @allenhardisty, @realbuzzboss, @cibc and e2r solutions. We are grateful for your support.

GTI 2024 will bring together people from across Saskatchewan and around the world who are committed to providing positive and proactive support in health, mental health, disability and educational sectors.

Join us on October 1-3, 2024 for 3 incredible days of learning and connection. Learn more at: https://gti2024.com/

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 23

Thank you Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce! We are proud to be the inaugural recipient of the 2024 ABEX Non-Profit Impact Award.

#Grateful #ABEXAwards #SKBusiness

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Sep 23

We are thrilled to announce the 2024 Gentle Teaching International Conference CREATOR sponsors!

A HUGE SHOUTOUT to @jessicabrittner_realestate, Contigo Solutions, @townandcountryregina, Viking Fire Protection and @affectivepeople for being community champions! Thank you for having the Courage To Care!

GTI 2024 will bring together people from across the province and around the world who are committed to providing positive and proactive support in health, mental health, disability and educational sectors.

Join us on October 1-3, 2024 for 3 incredible days of learning and connection! Learn more about the Gentle Teaching International Conference at: https://gti2024.com/

#GTI2024Regina
#gentleteaching
#SKDisability
#yqr

Sep 22

We are honoured to be named the inaugural recipient of the Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce Non-Profit Impact Award, presented by Saskatchewan Pension Plan at the 2024 ABEX Awards celebration in Saskatoon.

Thank you to our community partners, funders, board of directors, people served and their families — THANK-YOU for believing in us! To our employees, you are the heart and soul of our organization — we are beyond grateful for your commitment, dedication, creativity and passion for creating a more inclusive, welcoming community for people of all abilities!

About the Award:
The ABEX Non-Profit Impact Award is presented to the non-profit organization that has contributed to the betterment of Saskatchewan’s business landscape. Through innovative practices and transformative initiatives, the successful organization has played an impactful role in building a robust and vibrant ecosystem that contributes to making Saskatchewan an ideal place for businesses to thrive.

#SKdisability
#CORfam
#YXE
#ABEX2024
#ABEXAwards
#SKBusiness
#SaskChamber
#CelebratingSuccess

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