THIS FREE WEBINAR IS DELIVERED BY OUR PARTNERS AT CPHR BRITISH COLUMBIA & YUKON


Beyond Compliance: Building Accessible Workplaces

Description:

Are your HR practices truly accessible or just compliant? This session invites HR professionals to look beyond checklists and explore what meaningful disability inclusion actually looks like in the workplace. We'll introduce key concepts like the social model of disability, anti-ableism, and neurodiversity, and take an honest look at the hidden barriers that exist in everyday work processes. You'll leave with new language, fresh perspectives, and a few practical tools to get started. The session will also highlight pathways for continued learning and professional development for those interested in exploring accessibility and disability inclusion in greater depth.

In this webinar, you'll learn:

• Distinguish between compliance-based and inclusion-based approaches to workplace accessibility
• Recognize common barriers in HR processes that may be overlooked
• Use more confident, respectful language around disability and inclusion
• Identify one concrete area in their organization ready for change
• Identify opportunities for continued learning and professional development in workplace accessibility and disability inclusion

Who Should Attend:

This session is designed for HR professionals, people leaders, and organizational development practitioners responsible for employee wellbeing, culture, engagement, and performance. It is particularly relevant for HR leaders seeking to move beyond traditional wellness programming and address the workplace conditions that influence burnout, retention, productivity, and organizational health.




*Registration Deadline: October 12, 2026

Registration for this webinar is facilitated through CPHR British Columbia & Yukon. You will need to create an account with them in order to register (note: setting up an account is free).

Discount code required: FREE26-MB

Time: 
Presentation - 11:30am-12:30pm CT

Format: 
Live Online - Zoom Webinar

All login information will be sent to you via email the day prior to the session. Please check your junk/spam folder if it has not come through to your in-box.

CPD hours: 1.0

Registration is facilitated through CPHR BC & Yukon. As a result, you must manually record your CPD hours to receive credit for this webinar.

Cost: 
Non-members: $94.99 *excluding applicable taxes
Members: FREE! Must use discount code: FREE26-MB

Note: This code may not be used by non-members.

Registration inquiries:
Questions about registration should be directed to pd@cphrbc.ca 


About the Presenters:

Claire Forrest, Head of Programs at CanAssist, University of Victoria

Claire Forrest is Head of Programs at CanAssist, University of Victoria, where she leads initiatives including the Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities (ESYD) - a $4 million BC Government-funded program to improve employment outcomes for youth with disabilities. With a PhD in Psychology from the University of Bath and over 15 years of experience working with children and young people with diverse needs, Claire brings a research-rigorous, human-centred lens to her work. She has held roles at UCL's Institute of Education in London, managed large-scale randomized controlled trials, and published widely in peer-reviewed journals. Claire approaches her career through the social model of disability-centring individuals' voices in program design, policy interpretation, and workplace inclusion. She is passionate about moving organizations beyond compliance toward genuinely accessible and equitable practices.

Tiffany Parks, Program Coordinator at the Division of Continuing Studies, University of Victoria

Tiff Parks is a Program Coordinator in the Division of Continuing Studies at the University of Victoria. Her work supports educational programs focused on intercultural communication, accessibility, and equity, diversity, and inclusion. She is passionate about lifelong learning and creating opportunities for people to participate fully, contribute meaningfully, and bring their full selves to work, learning, and community.

Fees & Cancellation Policy:
• Fees and/or agenda are subject to change without notice.
• All pricing excludes applicable taxes. HST/GST # 119446714
• Cancellations requests received more than one week prior to the event will receive a refund minus a $10 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than one week prior to the event date. Attendee substitutions are permitted; however, member/non-member rate differences will apply. Please submit cancellation or substitution requests by e-mail (pd@cphrbc.ca).