Here's an important learning opportunity for any communications professionals who want to be inclusive in their messaging. Find registration details below. IABC IABC Canada East Region IABC Canada West Region Kaleigh Maclaren, CMP Wendy Thatcher, SCMP?Chris Lee Chantelle Cabral, SCMP? Dean Lobo Via Dulay Yasmine El Shafei, SCMP, MBA Adeola OjoLeeAnn ActonNathalie No?lKrystal L. CarterCaroline Long Sarah Twomey, MCM, CFEI?Andrea Walasek Rasha Fawakhiri IABC/Toronto
Effective communication is inclusive communication. With the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) coming into full effect on January 1, 2025, now is the time for us to act. As professional communicators, ensuring that your messages reach everyone, regardless of ability, is a legal obligation and an opportunity to make a meaningful impact. Join IABC/Toronto for a 60-minute virtual lunch ‘n’ learn on the International Day of Persons With Disabilities. Explore practical ways to integrate accessibility into your communications strategies, from accessible design and content creation to digital media and public relations practices. Facilitated by Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC When: Tuesday, December 3 Time: 12 to 1 p.m. ET Where: Virtual, via Zoom All are welcome. Tickets priced at $15 for IABC members and $30 for non-members. Register: https://lnkd.in/ek4N5RaM You will: - Understand the core principles of AODA and how they apply to communications strategies. - Learn practical tips for making written, visual, and digital content accessible. - Identify common accessibility barriers in communications and best practices to overcome them, and so much more Register today! Questions or accessibility requests? Email [email protected] IABC IABC/Toronto IABC Canada East Region IABC Canada West Region IABC Ottawa IABC London IABC/BC [Image description: Graphic in the United Nations’ colours for International Day for Persons with Disabilities. Text reads: International Day of Persons with Disabilities Special. Connecting with Everyone: AODA Compliance for Professional Communicators. Lunch and Learn: Tuesday, December 3, 12 to 1 p.m. ET, virtual, via Zoom. Photo of Matisse Hamel-Nelis ADS, CPACC (she/her), Matisse Nelis Consulting. United Nations’ icon of the day, and logo of IABC Toronto.]
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Vice President (DEIA), IABC/Toronto | Communications Leader
2 周Brilliant opportunity from Matisse Hamel-Nelis, ADS, CPACC and IABC/Toronto!