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TOOLKIT FOR ALBERTA DIGITAL ECONOMY EMPLOYERS - ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES

16 Apr 2021

TOOLKIT FOR ALBERTA DIGITAL ECONOMY EMPLOYERS ENGAGING PEOPLE WITH DISABILITES APPENDIX TO INCLUSIVITY AND ACCESSIBILITY AT THE CORE: PATHWAYS TO EMPLOYMENT IN THE DIGITAL ECONOMY FOR ALBERTANS WITH DISABILITIES March 2021 Completed by the Information and Communications Technology Council (ICTC) The Province of Alberta is working in partnership with the Government of Canada to provide employment s. [...] For example, the following terms should be avoided: “afflicted by” or “suffers from,” or “specially-abled.” • Reinforce positivity—It is inappropriate to assume that a person with a disability is “suffering” or is a “victim.” Likewise, it is inappropriate to assume that that living with a condition has stopped them from living a fulfilling and meaningful life. [...] Generally speaking, online applications and websites should meet Web Content Accessibility Guidelines.10 Important considerations when developing a website can include the following: • Ensure that the webpage is uncluttered • Develop a practical design, following natural eye movements and standards for layout and content • Add captions and/or transcripts for multimedia and interactive elements • A. [...] Detailed information on the duty to accommodate can be obtained through the Alberta Human Rights Commission.11 While it is not appropriate to ask questions about an individual’s disability either during the recruiting or interviewing processes, if a candidate discloses a disability, the employer may and should ask about accommodations. [...] The following are a few resources that employers can use to develop training materials: • The Colbourne Institute for Inclusive Leaderships offers diversity and inclusion training through Norquest College—provides workshops, support, training, and consultation, and has previously worked with large organizations in Alberta.12 • Alberta Human Rights Commission’s webinar—Duty to Accommodate in Workpl.
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