REGISTRATION CLOSED: Yukon Access Committee: Allyship in the Workplace Speaker Series – Neurodiversity at Work

The Yukon Access Committee’s Allyship in the Workplace Speaker Series will begin with a ‘Neurodiversity at Work’ workshop featuring Heather McCain, Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S). Members in all three territories are invited to participate in this hybrid event.

Topics will include:

• History
• Othering and Us vs. Them
• Origin of the word ‘Neurodiversity’
• Understanding Terms of Neurodiversity/Terms Associated with Neurodiversity
• Examples of Neurodivergence and Descriptions
• Language Tips
• Communicating Between Neurodivergent Folks and Non-Neurodivergent Folks
• Workplace Tips

The one-hour talk will be followed by an opportunity for questions and discussion.

HOW TO ATTEND

Register via the form below to receive a Zoom link before the event or to attend in person at the Lucy Jackson Training Room (2285 2nd Avenue, Suite 100, Whitehorse). An ASL interpreter will be available for in-person attendees.

REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT IS NOW CLOSED.

PSAC is committed to ensuring that the accessibility requirements of our members are respected. Should you require assistance or accommodation to participate in this event, please indicate your needs in the registration form and contact your PSAC Regional Office to provide any necessary explanation that will assist us in meeting them.

SPEAKER BIOGRAPHY

Heather McCain (they/them) is Executive Director of Live Educate Transform Society (LET’S), a non-profit they founded in 2005.

Heather’s own experiences as an asexual, disabled, neurodivergent, queer, trans person led them to become a well-known and respected advocate, educator, and speaker. Heather recognizes that those within the disability community have intersecting identities and works hard to ensure a multitude of voices and experiences inform their work. Heather is committed to centering decolonialization, using an intersectional lens and disability justice framework, and engaging in cross-movement organizing.

Heather is proudest to be called a Crip Doula. This is a community given Disability Justice term for someone who helps disabled people navigate our complex systems, providing resources, support, and building community. This title was gifted by community members who have felt the positive effects of Heather’s work.

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