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Please note that the EOSD events are only open to students with disabilities registered to participate in the EOSD program. Register by completing the registration form.

Fall Events 2024

September 2024

Date	Time (EST)	Subjects
Sept 23	1pm to 3pm: Bilingual	International Day of Sign Languages Public Service Event (Hosted by the PSPC Accessibility Office) Government of Canada employees are invited to celebrate the International Day of Sign Languages. The theme for this year is “Sign up for Sign Language Rights.” Learn more about the importance of sign languages, Deaf culture, and accessibility during a virtual event organized by Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC). The keynote speaker, Deputy Minister Arianne Reza, will speak of the importance of removing barriers and creating an inclusive workplace where Deaf people can sign anywhere. A panel of sign language users with lived experience will discuss accessibility barriers, common misconceptions, and biases. Click here to register!

October 2024

Date	Time (EST)	Subjects
Oct 21 to 25		Canada’s first-ever Public Service Neurodiversity Week (PSNW) (Hosted by Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants) Infinity – The Network for Neurodivergent Public Servants is organizing Canada’s first-ever Public Service Neurodiversity Week (PSNW) on​ October 21 to 25, 2024.​ The theme for this year is ‘Future Ready’, underscoring how embracing neurodiversity is key to the future of work in Canada’s federal public service and beyond. Goals Raise awareness about neurodiversity in the workplace and the experiences of neurodivergent public servants​ Celebrate the talents and contributions of neurodivergent public servants ​ Spark conversations about improving support and accessibility for neurodivergent employees in the workplace​ Encouraging neurodiversity-affirming practices within the federal public service Key events A variety of in-person and virtual events are planned for PSNW, including: Kick-off event (hybrid)​ Networking mixer (in-person)​ Kitchen party (virtual)​ Panel discussions (virtual)​ Information session on neurodiversity (virtual) Click here to find detailed information about each session and register!

November 2024

Date	Time (EST)	Subjects
Nov 20	1pm to 2pm (Both Official Languages)	Ask Me Anything Session (Hosted by EOSD) Take some time to learn about how to make the most of EOSD and ask the experts those burning questions that have been on your mind! With guests from the Accessibility, Accommodation and Adaptive Computer Technology (AAACT) team and the Public Service Commission – there will be someone there to answer all your questions. EOSD participants should come prepared with questions to ask. Remember to keep things generic as this event will welcome people from many different departments. Please note, this event will be held in both official languages. If you need any accommodation measures to fully participate or for questions, email: cfp.psh-prog-pwd.psc@cfp-psc.gc.ca. Click here to register!

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For additional information on EOSD, contact the Public Service Commission’s Diversity and Inclusion Centre of Expertise.

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