Workshops
& Events

National FoodAbility Tour 2024

Join Food Processing Skills Canada at six locations across Canada for the first annual FoodAbility Inclusion Workshops – an interactive day of exploration and awareness of how embracing Disability Inclusion (DI) can benefit your business and your team.

Don’t Miss This Opportunity

Join us for an empowering national workshop designed to break barriers and dispel myths surrounding neurodiversity in the workplace. This hands-on event, led by experienced professionals, will equip you with the necessary tools and understanding to embrace the incredible potential of those who are neurodivergent or on the autism spectrum. Discover the transformative impact of inclusivity as you engage in interactive sessions that shed light on the realities, challenges, and benefits of fostering a truly diverse workforce. Take advantage of this opportunity to be at the forefront of change, empowering your organization to thrive through understanding and acceptance.

Accelerate your knowledge through:

1

Interactive sessions with Disability Inclusion (DI) and business experts on how to build a culture of inclusion that benefits your team and your bottom line.

2

Understanding how being disability inclusive can positively impact your recruitment, retention, and absenteeism challenges.

3

Practical takeaways on how productivity supports create efficiency and innovation.

4

Driving change and positioning your company as a leader in the food and beverage sector.

Be The First!

Be among the first in Canada to participate in the nationwide Inclusivity Meter. Share what you know, and explore what you may not know. These sessions will reshape how you think about talent by highlighting the power of hiring individuals with neurodiverse abilities and invisible disabilities. Engage in thought-provoking discussions, real-life stories, case studies and activities that demonstrate the tangible benefits of creating an inclusive culture.

Accelerate your knowledge through:

1

Disability Inclusion and business experts how to foster a culture of inclusion that benefits both your people and your bottom line.

2

Understanding how being disability inclusive can positively impact your recruitment, retention, and absenteeism challenges.

3

Practical takeaways on how productivity supports create efficiency and innovation.

4

Driving change and positioning your company as a leader in the food and beverage sector.

Participate
Share what you know

Agenda

Workshop

8:30 am - 9:30 am

9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Registration and Breakfast

Morning Session

“Follow what The Baker Did” a powerful introduction and overview of business advantages and undeniable data
Inclusivity Meter – measuring what Canadians know…and don’t know about inclusion
Understanding Neurodiversity and the spectrum – Stories, discussion, activity, information, and Case Studies from employment
The power of Diverse teams – a food processing business success story from BC, activities, discussion and invaluable information

12:30 pm - 1:30 pm

1:30 pm - 4:30 pm

Lunch

Afternoon Session

Everyone’s fear of disclosure – Stories of change, “looking through the eyes of others”, video Case studies and lively discussions are woven in with vital information and advice
Accommodations & Adjustments – Listen to others tell you it’s not all about time and money. Stories of change, solve some capacity and business problems, peer discussions again combine with key information and advice about how small changes can yield real results
“Changing culture – you’re not alone” more stories, examples and invaluable information and advice for you to start your journey towards “The New Normal”

WHO

Should Attend?