Summer 2023: The Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility EditionIn this issue, we have gathered many articles that dive into these themes, penned by thoughtful voices from various walks of life and lived experiences. We aim to spark meaningful conversations, challenge your perceptions and inspire action. |
Letter from the Editor in ChiefThe Inclusivity, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility EditionBY MATISSE HAMEL-NELIS We’re incredibly excited to welcome you to this special issue of the Communicator, dedicated entirely to the crucial themes of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA). |
Getting to Inclusion: How Professional Communicators Can Pull Organizations to Cultural SafetyBY CATERINA VALENTINO Caterina Valentino provides a view at diversity through fresh eyes; charting a different course to achieve organizational DEI goals. |
Canada’s Shifting Demographics: Navigating Business Strategy, Integration & MarketingBY LORETTA LAM Loretta Lam poses the question: What does it mean to Canadian businesses when 1 in 4 Canadians are foreign-born? |
Three practical ways to Integrate Accessibility into Your Everyday LifeBY AMANDA COSENTINO Amanda Cosentino poses the question: When you think about the word “accessibility,” what images pop up in your head? |
The IDEA Framework: Enhancing Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility in the Communications ProfessionBY MATISSE HAMEL-NELIS Matisse Hamel-Nelis reminds us that IDEA are more than just buzzwords; they are vital principles that can transform the world of communications. |