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October is a perfect month to shine a light on Neurodiversity!
If you are looking to create a more inclusive environment for neurodivergent people at your business, you might want to download Google’s Differing Minds‘ free toolkit which is packed with tips, resources, and ideas to celebrate neurodiversity and promote understanding!
$881 Raised by Team Hubba Bubba (2023)
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Accessible Canada Act updated
The purpose of this Act is to benefit all persons, especially persons with disabilities, through the realization, within the purview of matters coming within the legislative authority of Parliament, of a Canada without barriers, on or before January 1, 2040, particularly by the identification and removal of barriers, and the prevention of new barriers, in … Continue reading “Accessible Canada Act updated”
Is your marketing inclusive?
This marketer is on a journey to be an inclusive marketer, which I believe needs to start by educating myself and understanding the stereotypes around: Age Asian Americans Black people Indigenous people Latinos / Latinx LGBTQ+ people Disabled people Plus-size people Socioeconomic status Trans / Gender expansive U.S. Veterans Women that exist today. Although it … Continue reading “Is your marketing inclusive?”
Canadian Multiculturalism Day (June 27)
On June 27, Canadian Multiculturalism Day honours the many cultural communities that help build a strong and vibrant Canadian society. Take this opportunity to celebrate the cultural diversity that enriches us collectively and reaffirm your commitment to equity, inclusion, and mutual respect.
Global Accessibility Awareness Day
Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD) takes place around the world on the third Thursday of May!
6 Reasons Why Every Marketing Professional Needs to Create Accessible Content
In today’s digital world, it’s more important than ever for businesses and marketers to ensure that their online content is accessible to everyone, including people with disabilities. In fact, making content accessible is not only a legal and business imperative, it’s also a social responsibility. Here are six reasons why marketers should make content accessible: … Continue reading “6 Reasons Why Every Marketing Professional Needs to Create Accessible Content”
Protected: How will you #BreakTheBias2022 #IWD2022
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MARCH 15, 2022 — Sue Sutcliffe speaks at Heart of Networking’s 10th Annual International Women’s Day Celebration
Land Acknowledgement
Sue Sutcliffe logging in from the traditional territories of the Mississaugas of the Credit, the Anishinabewaki, the Haudenosaunee and the Mississauga peoples that are governed by the Williams Treaty of 1923 AKA Scarborough, Ontario, Canada. Learn how to pronounce the words… www.WorldEventCenter.com/land-acknowledgement
Google’s Inclusive Marketing Tool Kit
We need to be all in…. All ages. All genders. All disabilities. All ages. All genders. All beliefs. All cultures. All identities. All beliefs. All cultures. All backgrounds. All orientations. All perspectives. All backgrounds. All orientations. All people. All together. All in. All people. All together.
Is your business market-ready for LGBT+ travellers?
Diversity and inclusion are not only the right thing to do/be, I believe both are critical to our economy, so I was glad to see CGLCC’s website had online training. Initially I signed up for Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion which was excellent and I highly recommend. Today I signed up for Travel Market-Ready Seminars … Continue reading “Is your business market-ready for LGBT+ travellers?”
Death, Systemic Racism & Another Humongous Security Breech :(
As a Canadian tweets abound regarding Pro-Trump Mob, I’ve got to say, I’m 100% with Ahmed Ali @MrAhmednurAli who wrote… As Canadians, we shouldn't be smug. What's happening in the US Capital could easily happen in Ottawa. White supremacy and white supremacists call Canada home too. — Ahmed Ali (@MrAhmednurAli) January 6, 2021 Although I … Continue reading “Death, Systemic Racism & Another Humongous Security Breech :(“
2020 — Navigating LGBT+ Diversity and Inclusion in the Tourism Industry Workshop Certificate (CGLCC)
CNIB Phone It Forward
Support CNIB by donating eligible devices that will be used to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals who are blind. If you’d like to donate your phone, please call 1-833-554-5020 to register it before you place it in the pre-paid Phone It Forward envelope. PhoneItForward.ca
I will never understand, but I stand with my Black Brothers and Sisters! #BlackLivesMatter
On May 25, 2020, George Floyd, a 46-year-old black man, was murdered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, while being arrested for allegedly using a counterfeit bill. One officer kneeled on his throat, while two others and a crowd of people looked on, and shortly after his last words “I Can’t Breath” he took his last. Something changed … Continue reading “I will never understand, but I stand with my Black Brothers and Sisters! #BlackLivesMatter”
We value accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion.
Not many businesses understand the need or implications of its absence, but the need for accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion is real. ~Sue Sutcliffe
$1,027 raised by Team Hubba Bubba at #WalkForMemories 2020
BIG THANKS to the following generous people who sponsored Team Hubba Bubba in this year's IG Walk for Alzheimers:… Posted by Sue Sutcliffe on Monday, February 10, 2020
Creating Accessible Websites is not only the right thing to do, it’s a marketing advantage!
Accessible websites open up your market to visitors who would otherwise leave because they aren’t able to navigate it or get all the information they need e.g. people with: vision loss who uses screen reader technology limited mobility who use a keyboard or assistive devices instead of a mouse to navigate hearing loss who needs … Continue reading “Creating Accessible Websites is not only the right thing to do, it’s a marketing advantage!”
2019 — Blue Umbrella Certification
Sue participated in Alzheimer’s Society of Durham Region’s Blue Umbrella Training program and is now proudly dementia-friendly certified.
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