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Speaker alert! Dr Jutta Trevinarus will be presenting about AI at Work: The Impacts on Hiring, Disability, and the Futur...
03/19/2026

Speaker alert! Dr Jutta Trevinarus will be presenting about AI at Work: The Impacts on Hiring, Disability, and the Future of Work. This session will explore the realities of working while we witness and increased reliance on AI, and how this affects employers and disabled people.

She will be presenting at 3:00 pm (EST) on Thursday, March 19th – Day 2 of our 6th National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment! You can register at www.realizecanada.org/events

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

Check out Keneisha Williams from CILAR- she leads the design and delivery of inclusive programs that expand access to sk...
03/18/2026

Check out Keneisha Williams from CILAR- she leads the design and delivery of inclusive programs that expand access to skills development and economic opportunity within Canada’s innovation ecosystem.

At 1:50pm (EST) on day 2 of our National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment, she will be speaking with Realize’s very own Sophie Vira, to reflect on their joint project that investigated the intersectional barriers visible minorities living with episodic disabilities face at work. Sign up to watch this session by going to www.realizecanada.org/events !

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

Lisa McKeown has a PHD in Philosophy. Her research includes feminism, philosophy of language, performativity, and humour...
03/16/2026

Lisa McKeown has a PHD in Philosophy. Her research includes feminism, philosophy of language, performativity, and humour, and she has lived experience of working with an episodic disability. Lisa will be joining Emily on the panel “Obstacles and Opportunities: Building Accessible and Inclusive Workplaces Through Lived Experience”.

This panel will take place at 2:45pm (EST) on March 18th – day one of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment. Please go to www.realizecanada.org/events to sign up and check out the panel discussion.

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

Emily Gillepsie is an author, disability activist, and professional daydreamer. They are a person with lived experience....
03/13/2026

Emily Gillepsie is an author, disability activist, and professional daydreamer. They are a person with lived experience. Emily will be sitting on the panel “Obstacles and Opportunities: Building Accessible and Inclusive Workplaces Through Lived Experience”.

This panel will take place at 2:45pm (EST) on March 18th – day one of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment. Please go to www.realizecanada.org/events to sign up and listen to Emily share her story!

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

Our friend Kelly O’Brien is a Physical Therapy Professor at the University of Toronto, and a Co-Director at the Rehabili...
03/13/2026

Our friend Kelly O’Brien is a Physical Therapy Professor at the University of Toronto, and a Co-Director at the Rehabilitation Science Network for COVID.

She will be hosting a session on cutting-edge research of Long-COVID and how it impacts the lives and work of those with the condition, on Wednesday, March 18th at 2:15pm (EST) Register at www.realizecanda.org/events to check out her session during our 6th annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment.

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

Dr. Catherine Connelly is Professor and Business Research Chair in Organizational Behaviour at the DeGroote School of Bu...
03/12/2026

Dr. Catherine Connelly is Professor and Business Research Chair in Organizational Behaviour at the DeGroote School of Business. She is the director of the McMaster Centre for Research on Employment and Work (MCREW).

On Thursday, March 19th at 2:30pm (EST) she is set to host a session on the employee perspective of returning to in-person work – she will explore the attitudes, behaviours, and experiences of workers with disabilities. Go to www.realizecanada.org/events today to sign up and listen in!

For the summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

On March 18th at 1:15pm (EST), day one of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment, we wi...
03/11/2026

On March 18th at 1:15pm (EST), day one of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and Employment, we will hear from Chirstopher T Sutton.

Chirstopher is the Accessibility Commissioner at the Canadian Human Rights Commission. He has been a champion for accessibility as a fundamental human right in Canada, and he brings both professional expertise and lived experience to his work.

Tune in to hear Christopher speak about disability culture in Canadian workplaces, by going to https://ow.ly/WRsy50Ys9Aa to register for our free event. For the summit click here: https://ow.ly/j8Mj50Ys9Ac

KEYNOTE ALERT! On day two of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and employment, our Keynote Speake...
03/10/2026

KEYNOTE ALERT! On day two of our 6th Annual National Summit for Episodic Disabilities and employment, our Keynote Speaker will be The Honourable Carla Qualtrough.

At 12:15 pm (EST) on Thursday, March 19th, she will be sharing her story, and experience of being Canada's first-ever Minister responsible for persons with disabilities.

Please go to www.realizecanada.org/events to sign up today! For more info on the Summit click here: https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-annual-national-summit-on-episodic-disability-and-employment/

New Video Episodes Now on YouTube!We are thrilled to share that three new video versions of The Realize Podcast are now ...
03/09/2026

New Video Episodes Now on YouTube!
We are thrilled to share that three new video versions of The Realize Podcast are now live on our YouTube channel! Whether you're looking for personal stories or deep dives into systemic advocacy, these episodes offer powerful perspectives on health, equity, and resilience.
Watch the New Episodes:
• What It’s Like Living with Disabilities (Two Stories) Hear firsthand experiences about navigating life with disabilities. Watch here: https://youtu.be/WNRQYzL3ik4?si=cN_tmU4ju084ma8H
• A New Generation Fights HIV and AIDS Explore how younger activists are continuing the mission to tackle the HIV/AIDS crisis. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3aDKDBeFpxc
• Indigenous Disabilities and Wellness A special thank you to Realize’s own Alexandra Pennell, who joined us for an incredibly insightful and open-hearted interview. Don't miss her valuable perspective on wellness within Indigenous communities. Watch here: https://youtu.be/zLnuG-TteNs
At Realize, we believe in the power of storytelling to connect diverse audiences and highlight the success and challenges of international development and healthcare.
Join the conversation: Subscribe to our channel, watch the episodes, and share your thoughts in the comments!

Realize is hosting the 2nd National Youth Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment on March 7, 2026 from 10:00am t...
03/06/2026

Realize is hosting the 2nd National Youth Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment on March 7, 2026 from 10:00am to 4:00pm (Eastern Time): https://www.realizecanada.org/events/2026-national-youth-summit-on-episodic-disabilities-and-employment/

Réalise organise le 2e Sommet national des jeunes sur les invalidités épisodiques et l’emploi le 7 mars 2026, de 10 h à 16 h (heure de l’Est): https://www.realizecanada.org/fr/events/sommet-national-de-la-jeunesse-2026-sur-les-invalidites-episodiques-et-lemploi/

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