This key note will provide everyone with a better understanding of how to communicate, support and  work with people with various types of disabilities.

Marco will share some of his personal lived experiences as a person with a disability in the workforce and include specific tips on how to navigate some of the barriers that have been experienced by staff and the community both in-person and online. 

 Topics Covered:   

• Understanding Disability – General language, definitions and the use of Person First Language 

• Breaking Down Attitudinal Barriers – My first job and the importance of innovation 

• Overcoming Physical and Virtual Barriers – How simple changes can make all the difference 

• Communicating with Confidence – Tips on language and interacting with people with disabilities 

• Creating Authentic Connections – Getting to know your team and community members in a meaningful and authentic way 

• What you can do to support inclusion – As managers and team members 

• Q & A Period – Time Answer Your Questions
  

Date: November 21st, 2024

Time: 10:00AM – 11:30 AM (PST)

Location: Virtual session via Zoom

*Once registered the link to the session will be sent out the day prior to the event.

Registration closes two days before the event at 4:00 PM. To ensure your participation, please register before this deadline.

To Register:

Visit our website at www.homesharingbc.ca, under the “Events” tab from the main menu, and click on the session link to sign up.

WHO IS MARCO?

Marco Pasqua is an award-winning Entrepreneur, Accessibility Consultant and Inspirational Speaker. After graduating from the Art Institute of Vancouver, he spent 5 years in the video game industry. During the recession of 2010, he lost his job, which turned out to be the biggest blessing in disguise. Marco decided it was time to use his voice to make a positive impact on the world, so he built his own brand as a professional speaker and entrepreneur. As an entrepreneur, he has remained focused on social impact, keeping a philanthropic approach to the work that he does. Some of his most memorable talks include TEDxStanleyPark, The United Way as an impact speaker and The Duke of Edinburgh Awards. Throughout his life, Marco has also been involved with a number of organizations as a spokesperson, helping to spread advocacy for persons with disabilities across Canada.

As an Accessibility and Inclusion Consultant, he has worked with some of BC’s biggest change-driven business leaders who are champions for more accessible, inclusive workplaces. It’s through these experiences that he is helping to pave the way for all Canadians to have universal access to the programs, services and places that they live, work and play.