As the registration for UnConference 2027 opens on October 7, learn about about early bird options and benefits. Our team reiterates our commitment to accessibility- first during this annual online diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA) conference as highlighted in our recent blog post.
This month’s podcast spotlights Roxanna Kassam Kara, founder of Cup of Lightning, an AI enablement consultancy who discusses the importance of advancing equity in AI with host Sartaj Sarkaria.
Explore different learning opportunities with the Community of Practice events and DEIA Pathways Track 2 and/or consider enrolling for the Canadian Certified Inclusion Professional (CCIP.D™ ) program if you are eligible.
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Be the first to register to attend UnConference 2027 and experience Canada’s premier online DEIA conference through interactive workshops and meaningful networking.
Early bird options will be available to the public. More information will be available from October 7 on the UnConference 2027 webpage with the link for registration. CCDI’s Employers Partners can sign up for a limited number of complimentary tickets using their benefit code. More related communications will be sent soon.
If your organization wants to sponsor UnConference to amplify your impact, fill the form here.
Learn practical DEIA skills and apply them across the employee lifecycle from recruitment to exit to create a more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable workplace.
Register here by September 30 to save 15% with the early bird discount. Registration closes October 30, 2026. The course runs from November 2 to December 11, 2026.
Practitioners and leaders who can demonstrate a minimum of three years of relevant DEIA work experience are eligible to apply to the CCIP.D™ program. Applications are open till November 10, 2026. Successful applicants will receive a reading list to take the exam on November 19, 2026.
After passing the CCIP.D™ exam, there is a requirement to submit a professional experience dossier by January 3, 2027, to describe experiences connected to each of the framework competencies. The results are expected by February 1, 2027. New CCIP.D™ holders are required to maintain their designation bi-annually. More information in the CCIP.D™ handbook and on the CCIP.D™ webpage.
Join us this fall for the CCDI’s Community of Practice events. This interactive, hands-on learning experience is designed to help your organization navigate change, tackle current challenges, and sustain long-term momentum.
Sign up for a virtual or an in-person session across Canada today.
AI is changing how we work, but who benefits? In this recent episode of Leader Talks with Sartaj Sarkaria, we welcome Roxanna Kassam Kara, founder of Cup of Lightning, to explore what this shift means for equity and inclusion.
With more than 20 years in marketing, communications, and strategy, Roxanna brings a practical perspective to helping teams make sense of generative AI. They discuss the gap between the promise of these tools and the experience of the people using them, and why thoughtful leadership matters as workplaces navigate change.
This episode is available on your favourite podcast platform and ccdi.ca/podcast.
Neurodivergence generally includes people with autism, ADHD, OCD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, dyscalculia, PTSD, or Tourette's, but others may also identify with the term.
People who are neurodivergent may or may not consider themselves to have a disability navigating a world that was not built for neurodivergent or people with a disability.
This educational guide shares resources on how systemic barriers should be challenged and removed across Canadian workplaces today.
Designing for everyone: How we built an accessible virtual experience with CCDI UnConference
Virtual events have transformed how national organizations connect with their communities. By removing geographic barriers and travel costs, they can broaden participation, particularly for people who face accessibility barriers at in-person events.
In our most recent blog post,
“ Designing for everyone: How we built an accessible virtual experience with CCDI UnConference”, our team reinstate our commitment to putting accessibility first!
Our responsive approach includes intentional budgeting, hands-on community testing, and a willingness to identify gaps and keep learning.
Together we are shaping more equitable workplaces, schools and communities through our Employer Partners, moving towards a truly inclusive Canada. Join us in extending a warm welcome to our newest Employer Partners.
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