WorkAbility Annual Roundtable
October 9th, 2025
Toronto, Ontario
Thriving Through Change
Thursday, October 9th
8:45 am - 12:30 pm
St James Cathedral Event Venue
65 Church Street, Toronto
Building Inclusive Workplaces in the Age of AI
Join us October 9th for Thriving Through Change: Building Inclusive Workplaces in the Age of AI,
where thought leaders, employers, community organizations and advocates will come together to explore the intersection of mental health, inclusion, and innovation.
Together, we’ll share knowledge, spark collaboration, and shape a future where accessible, inclusive workplaces allow everyone to thrive.
This is a free event hosted by Youth Employment Services through the WorkAbility Project.
Inspirational Keynote Speaker Joe Roberts
The Skidrow CEO, an expert on resilience and change.
Joe lives everyday showing that we are capable of more than we can imagine when we believe in possible!
Insightful Fireside Chat
AI @ Work:
Disability Inclusion in the Evolving Workplace
With Expert Panelists:
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Dr Mahadeo Sukai
Chief Operating Officer, IDEA-STEM Chair, Employment Technical Committee, Accessibility Standards Canada Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Business and Information Technology, Ontario Tech University Adjunct Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Queens Health Sciences, Queens University
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Dr Jutta Treviranus
Director of the Inclusive Design Research Centre (IDRC) and professor in the faculty of Design at OCAD University in Toronto, Chair of the Accessible and Equitable Artificial Intelligence standards committee for the Accessible Canada Act.
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Victoria Maxwell
National Mental Health Leader, Keynote Speaker & PerformerLived Experience Strategic Advisor, British Columbia Mental Health Substance Use Services
This interactive event features a unique opportunity to contribute to a report that will Help Shape Inclusive Employment Strategies.
Your free registration also includes:
Access to Disability Inclusion Reports & Resources
Your Voice in Advising Policy Creation Around Best Practices for Mental Health Inclusion in the Workplace
Networking Opportunities
Breakfast & Lunch PROVIDED
Complimentary Admission
Venue and Event Information
St James Cathedral Event Venue is located at
65 Church St. at the south east corner of Adelaide St. East and Church St.
Entrances are located from Church St. or from the south side of the Venue under the glass canopy (this entrance is wheelchair accessible).
For more information on the event or registration process, contact us at Workability@yes.on.ca
