Media Advisory - Improving labour-force participation of Canadians with disabilities focus of conference as new poll reveals insights of perceived employment barriers

TORONTO, Jan. 16, 2017 /CNW/ - To help break down barriers to employment for Canadians with physical or mental disabilities, Magnet, a not-for-profit online network that connects job seekers to employers based on skills and talent need is hosting the Innovation, Diversity, Employment and Ability (I.D.E.A.) Conference at Toronto's Ryerson University.

When:	January 17, 2017
	Opening remarks and announcement: 9:40 a.m. to 10 a.m.
	Morning Keynote: 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.
	Lunch Keynote: 12:25 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
	Panel Sessions: 1:45 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where:	Ryerson University
	Sears Atrium, 3^rd Floor, George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre
	245 Church St. Toronto
Who:	Opening Remarks
	The Honorable Minister Tracy MacCharles, in her capacity as Minister Responsible for Accessibility
	Laura Dottori-Attanasio, Senior Executive Vice-President & Chief Risk Officer, and Diversity & Inclusion Executive Champion, CIBC
	Diane Savage, vice-president of programs and services at Holland Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital
	Mark Patterson, Executive Director, Magnet
	Tim Rose, Diversity Project Lead, Magnet
	Keynotes
	Mayaan Ziv, Founder Access Now
	Dr. Wendy Cukier, Founder, Diversity Institue, Ryerson University and expert in work-integrated learning
What:	Magnet and CIBC also commissioned a national poll, Canadians Living with a Disability Employment Poll. These results will be shared at the conference.

SOURCE Magnet

and to RSVP: Kathleen Powderley, 416-803-5597, [email protected]