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Event description
Blind Citizens Australia's Employment Symposium is designed for businesses, organisations, and government departments who are keen to make their workplace more accessible and inclusive. We encourage management and HR staff to attend this event, as well as IT staff who would benefit from learning about assistive technology.
Anyone who wants to explore how to employ someone who is blind or vision impaired and learn more about how to make their workplace more accessible and inclusive, including:
- Chief Executive Officers (CEOs)
- HR staff
- Management
- Recruitment professionals
- Diversity & Inclusion leaders
- Employers and their representatives
- IT staff interested in accessibility
- Program and speakers
By attending BCA’s Employment Symposium, you will:
- Develop a better understanding of how to enhance organisational diversity and inclusion
- Be provided with the facts about cost, productivity and safety
- Hear from employers and managers about their experiences hiring staff who are blind or vision impaired
- Have an opportunity to network with other businesses, organisations and government attendees committed to strong diversity and inclusion practises
- Hear from employees who are blind or vision impaired about what assistive technology and accessibility adjustments they use in the workplace
- Hear about our successful Internship Program that is increasing employment opportunities for people living with vision loss.
You can download the Full Program here.
If you require any further information or assistance please email cheryl.gration@bca.org.au or call BCA on 1800 033 660.