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To educate people in the workplace about disabilities, so that everyone is given fair opportunities to be successful.

12/02/2021

Honoured to be featured and share my story in Awareness Ties] new Origin addition.

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Photo description: Origin Edition cover photo with Max a young white male with brown hair, a trimmed beard and is smiling into the camera. He is wearing a blue button up shirt with city buildings behind him. With a slogan written in white over his shirt: I want to make sure everyone else who has a disability has an opportunity to come to a workplace they feel safe and accepted. Also, include is the origin edition header on the bottom of the page.

09/24/2021

Many people who live with a disability struggle to find work.

The reasons mentioned above are just some of the difficulties that impact disabled people looking for work. These issues are often pushed under the rug, but by educating others we can start to bring action towards breaking down this issue.

Share this with your friends and family to spread the word.

Photo Description: A white background with the headline as Light It Up! For NDEAM and the following text: Reasons Behind Difficulties Finding Work: 1. Hiring Manager/employer/team members underlying ableism/stigmas about disability and lack of education. 2. Lack of awareness in the workplace about disability and how to include persons with disabilities. 3. Non-inclusive education and training. 4. Lack of structural support for disabled people transitioning from work to school. 5. Not providing a flexible hiring process/structure. With a Liebs&Co logo in the bottom right corner.

09/23/2021

Unfortunately, this is the reality of people with disabilities because of the negative stigmas and biases people have.

As an employer it is vital to do your part and take action that will result in a positive outcome not just for your bottom line but also the team culture.

Photo Description: Gradient blue and yellow background with the headline Light It Up! For NDEAM and the text Stat on Disability: Despite all of the advances and inclusive practices within our society, disabled people are still at a disadvantage when it comes to employment as 25 to 64 who were not employed in school, 39% had the potential to work. This represents over 645,000 individuals who are capable of working. (Canadian Survey on Disability Report 2017) written in a white box. With a Liebs&Co logo in the bottom right corner.

09/14/2021

These are some universal tips that we think everyone can agree on, 🙌🏻 if you have been in a way too long a meeting that should have been an email anyways. Have a great Tuesday and try to implement one of these today!

Resource: By Bianca Baldo from Intersol - https://intersol.ca/news/efficiency-that-promotes-equality-diversity-inclusion-and-wellness/

09/09/2021

Wellness of an organization's employees should always be a priority as this is the only way employees will be able to add value and give their 100% to their organization. What are some ways that your organization made you feel your wellness was a priority? ⁣
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Resource: By Bianca Baldo from Intersol - https://intersol.ca/news/efficiency-that-promotes-equality-diversity-inclusion-and-wellness/⁣
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Photo Description: An abstract blue and yellow background with a white box which has the following text “Promoting Diversity, Equality and Inclusion through Wellness: Encouraging work life balance based on what is of most value to you. Providing support for self-care and wellness, Using technology to work smarter not harder”. Underneath is the Liebs&Co. logo.

09/02/2021

As we continue to experience the adverse effects of COVID-19, it is interesting to note how the pandemic is impacting various sectors and people. It has taken us by surprise that there is almost a 20% decrease in disabled workers that are employed, despite the pandemic normalizing the accommodations some disabled workers require.

Photo Decription: A person wearing a mask with the Liebs&Co. logo beside it on the right hand side. Below the text “55% of disabled workers 15 to 24 years old were employed before the start of the pandemic compared to 39% reporting they’re still employed. (Stats Can Impacts of Covid-19 on Persons with Disabilities)”

08/26/2021

Using words like courageous, brave, inspirational when describing a person with a disability will most likely do more harm than good. While this usually comes from good intentions it isn’t received in that way because it is demeaning the person with a disability.

If there are 2 people that both achieve their MBA, one with a disability and one without, you might say “you are so inspirational” to the person with the disability and “that’s a great achievement” to the person without.

But why is there a difference in how you congratulate them, they both achieved the same thing? It is important to remember that a person with a disability is not suffering from their disability, rather they are proudly living with it.

Please keep in mind you should not be highlighting the fact that someone has a disability, rather highlight what they have accomplished.

[Photo Description: All 3 images have a yellow background with a multicolored brain logo in the top centre of the page and a white textbox with varying text for each image. The text for each image is as the following:
First Image: What is Victim Mentality?

Second Image: Definition of Victim Mentality? Victim Mentality refers to a state of mind in which a person feels helpless and as though the world is against them

Third Image: How are you reinforcing this? “You are so brave” “I am so inspired by you” “I can’t believe you achieved this with your disability” are phrases that reinforce victim mentality on people with disabilities]

08/24/2021

To a person who lives with a disability, the term normal doesn't resonate because people with disabilities do things based on how they see the world and their actions are a byproduct of that.

It is so important to recognize that there are different ways to get a final destination, regardless of how society seems to categorize this.

How has the term normal impacted you? Let us know in the comments below!

[Photo Description: The first image is of 2 women standing next to each other and an amputee in a wheelchair, with a multi coloured puzzle brian logo below the text “Rethink Disability: What does normal mean to you?” When you swipe left there is a compilation of several pictures showcasing disabled people doing various activities, such as yoga, cooking, teaching, etc.]

08/12/2021

When creating content for Austistic consumers remember these tips, which will help you make your content consumable and easy to access for them.

What other tips would you include here ? Feel free to comment below.

[Photo Description: A yellow background with a multicoloured brain puzzle logo in the top centre of the picture and the following text “ Creating Content for Autistic Spectrum:1. Use easy to follow and point form language- do not create information overload 2. Have a straightforward design and layout 3. Use simple fonts and colours. Resource: Shared Services Canada”]

08/10/2021

Our favourite tip from this is asking users for their preferred mode of communication! It is so important to create an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable and welcomed and this is a great way to do it.

What's your favourite tip?

[Photo Description: A white background with a multicoloured brain puzzle logo in the top centre of the picture and the following text below it “ Creating Content for Hard of Hearing:1. Use simple terms to get messages across, no jargon 2. Use subtitles/closed captions on all videos 3. Ask users for their preferred mode of communication when booking a meeting with them. Resource: Shared Services Canada”’]

08/05/2021

These tips are a great practice to maintain, regardless of whether or not you know someone with low vision will be viewing this content. This makes it easier for all individuals to process and understand the information you are putting out.

[Photo Description: A blue background with a multicoloured brain puzzle logo in the top middle of the picture and a white box underneath that says “ Creating Content for Low Vision: 1. Have clear contrast in images - make sure the text and background colours are not similar 2. Use a readable and simple font 3. Use varying colours and shapes to help emphasise different things. Resource: Shared Services Canada”]

08/03/2021

These tips help screen reader users access your content. Keep these in mind when creating content, designing your websites and other material, so that it can be usable for screen readers. Also this will help your content reach a wider audience.

What other tips would you include to make your content accessible for screen readers ? Feel free to comment below.

[Photo Description: An abstract yellow and blue background with white lines and a white box in the middle with the following text “ Creating Content for People who use Screen Readers Tips: 1. Describe images and provide transcripts for videos 2. Write descriptive links and headers 3. Follow a logical order for the content being shown. Resource: Shared Services Canada” and a small multicoloured brain puzzle logo underneath”]

07/29/2021

As mentioned above, working from home has a plethora of advantages and a lot of Canadians are hoping for more work from home, post-pandemic. This not only alleviates transportation issues but also provides a safe and inclusive environment for everyone.

[Photo Description: A white background with a multicoloured brain puzzle logo and the text “Remote Work Advantages: Breaks down location barriers. Allows for flexibility for parents. Makes work more accessible for people with disabilities. Provides equal opportunities for all”]

07/27/2021

A diverse workforce can increase revenue by 19x! This begins through a diverse hiring process and team, by allowing for and understanding different perspectives, new ideas and creativity can be.

[Photo Description: A pale yellow background with Blue bolded text underneath : A Benefit Of Being Diverse” with the text below “Diverse Hiring Team = Diverse Workforce = Increased Revenue” and a multicoloured brain puzzle logo]

07/22/2021

In the world of online meeting, you never know who you are going to meet so a good practice is to always offer closed captions. This ensures that those with low hearing or learning disabilities are able to understand the information being presented. Swipe to see how to access closed captions on various platforms!

[Photo Description: A blue background with the text “ Inclusion Tip: Provide the option of closed captions for all online meetings” and a multicoloured brain puzzle logo.

A blue background with a multicoloured brain puzzle logo above an open laptop. On the laptop’s screen it reads “ Zoom : 1.Go to setting, 2. Click on accessibility on the sidebar and 3 turn on closed captions. Google Meets: 1. Join a call and click the more options button at the bottom of your screen, then turn on closed captions.”]

07/20/2021

Everyone in the workforce has the ability to succeed and fail, this is regardless of whether or not they have a disability. A person with a disability has as much a right to fail as others, provide everyone with the opportunity to fail, learn, succeed and promote the most qualified candidates for nothing but the fact they are the best candidate for the job.

[Photo Description: A blue and yellow graphic background with a white box in the middle that says “ Rethink Disability: There is a misconception that individuals with disabilities should get job placements in which they will not fail. This often translates into entry-level jobs with little to no room for advancement, reinforcing biases and discrimination.” and a multicoloured brain puzzle logo.]

07/15/2021

We’re excited and proud to announce that we have been selected to part take in Access to Success Organization’s accelerator program cohort of 2021. We’re very excited to learn from industry leaders and continue to help build an accessible and inclusive future for. We can’t wait to get started in August.

Photo description: an orange background with a blue circle in the middle. In the circle is “We Made It!” In white font. Below is written “ We’re proud to announce that we have been selected for ATS Labs 2021”. In the right hand corner is the ATS Labs logo consisting of a white circle with ats labs written in black font in the middle.

07/15/2021

Oftentimes people don’t see the importance of disability because they aren’t directly impacted by it. However being ignorant is not an option, advocacy is needed for everyone, including people with disabilities. Remember that anyone can become disabled so next time you think I’m not impacted by this, think again.

[Photo Description: A yellow and white background with a black and white picture in the middle that includes a black and white picture of a males arm pushing his wheelchair towards a table. With a multicoloured brain puzzle logo partially overlapping the image and the text “ Rethink Disability. People with disabilities are the world’s largest minority group and the only minority group anyone can become a part of at any given time.”]

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These are some universal tips that we think everyone can agree on, 🙌🏻 if you have been in a way too long a meeting that should have been an email anyways. Have a great Tuesday and try to implement one of these today! #LiebsandCo Resource: By Bianca Baldo from Intersol - https://intersol.ca/news/efficiency-that-promotes-equality-diversity-inclusion-and-wellness/

Thank you @leanneenicole events operations manager @cotcanevents for the kind words. We couldn’t be more thrilled about the positive outcomes and influence our program has had on you and the entire Cotton Candy Team. Educating others to be more inclusive and their best selves, is what Liebs&Co. truly believes in. If you’d like to learn more about how you can make your workplace more inclusive to people living with a disability you can contact us at info@liebsandco.com #LiebsandCo [Video Description: Leanne the events operations manager at Cotton Candy Event Staffing, is a white young adult female, with long light brown hair, hazel brown eyes and fair pink lips. She is sitting behind an orange wall, wearing a black tank top, a gold and silver necklace and a black baseball cap with white logo lettering of COTCAN talking into the camera.]

Lieber Disabilities in the Workplace Training Program Extended Audio

This video is audio described for people who are low vision, blind, or visually impaired. A big thanks to Rebecca @superiordescription for providing and creating the audio script and description for this video. Be an advocate of change in your workplace! Liebs & Co’s mission is to provide workplaces a deeper understanding about disabilities and create a workplace where everyone is welcome. Here’s what you will learn in our program: 1)What is a disability 2)The History of Disabilities and Looking Forward 3)Our Current Society: Existing Barriers and How to Support People With Disabilities 4)Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities 5)Disabilities in the Workplace Liebs & Co understands you that’s why we went above and beyond. We made our program accessible for all learning styles. You can choose your preferred learning method to comprehend the information given to you, through visual, auditory and reading comprehension components in every module. 1. Interactive Animation Video 2. Audio File of the PDF File 3. PDF File Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to be successful. Start creating changes in your workplace by completing Lieber Disabilities in the Workplace Training Program. #LiebsandCo

Be an advocate of change in your workplace! Liebs & Co’s mission is to provide workplaces a deeper understanding about disabilities and create a workplace where everyone is welcome. Here’s what you will learn in our program: 1) What is a disability 2)The History of Disabilities and Looking Forward 3)Our Current Society: Existing Barriers and How to Support People With Disabilities 4)Protecting the Rights of People With Disabilities 5)Disabilities in the Workplace Liebs & Co understands you that’s why we went above and beyond. We made our program accessible for all learning styles. You can choose your preferred learning method to comprehend the information given to you, through visual, auditory and reading comprehension components in every module. 1. Interactive Animation Video 2. Audio File of the PDF File 3. PDF File Everyone deserves a fair opportunity to be successful. Start creating changes in your workplace by completing Lieber Disabilities in the Workplace Training Program. #LiebsandCo

The Lieber Disabilities In The Workplace Program is available NOW! And speaking from experience… Our Founder @maxliebs struggled at corporations that didn’t provide him the proper accommodation he needed in order to get the job done. It’s easy enough to abide by certain regulations, but most employers don’t go the extra mile to truly understand those living with a disability or disabilities. Equality is about treating everyone differently so they can be equal. DM us today to see how Liebs & Co can benefit your business and register your company today! Program link in bio. Special thanks to: Video by @kthnx.lucas Venue provided by @andrewbronfman

It’s important for people to learn about disabilities! Unfortunately, there is a negative stigma in society that people living with disabilities won’t be capable. Here at Liebs & Co, we want to break down that stigma and raise awareness for the many successful people with disabilities. This Monday, we give businesses the tools to build an inclusive workplace for those who live with learning, physical, invisible and cognitive disabilities, as well as anyone who struggles with mental health. Learn more on our website. Link in bio. #LiebsAndCo Special thanks to: Video by @kthnx.lucas Venue provided by @andrewbronfman

It doesn’t matter what you do, it matters how you treat people. This Monday, we are releasing an educational training program for businesses and corporations that are looking to make their workplaces more accessible to those living with disabilities. Company culture plays a huge role in an employee’s decision to stay at a company long-term. By incorporating this program into your workplace, you will see increased employee retention, increased employee development and cultural development within the company. Start empowering people today! Let us know in the comments below if this sounds like something your company would benefit from! #LiebsAndCo Special thanks to: Video by @kthnx.lucas Venue provided by @andrewbronfman

BIG NEWS is coming soon, so we would like you to formally meet Max! Max is the Founder and Owner of Liebs & Co. He knows what it’s like to live with learning disabilities, like dysgraphia, dyscalculia and he battles depression. One of his disabilities makes it difficult to process information in a fast paced environment, as it can overload his cognitive load. Once he graduated and started working in the field of sport management, he found out how quickly everything moves within the corporate world, realizing it was best to work at his own pace. This resulted in some doubt about his career choice, so he started Liebs & Co to help businesses become more accessible to others living with disabilities. Stay tuned for a big announcement this Monday and be sure to follow @liebsandco for more information and education on accessibility in the workplace! Don’t forget to say ‘Hi’ to Max in the comments below! #LiebsAndCo Special thanks to: Video by @kthnx.lucas Venue provided by @andrewbronfman

Tomorrow’s the day! Our founder Max @maxliebs09 is getting ready to join Art on the OurView Podcast. Max and Art connect about their individual experiences living with a disability and discuss the importance of bringing awareness to the topic of disability, so that workplaces can be more inclusive. You won’t want to miss it! Set your alarms for April 9th at 12:00 am when it will be available on your favourite podcast streaming app. #LiebsandCo

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