Life Unscripted - Stories of Mental Health and Addiction
Life Unscripted has one goal - to break down stigma by sharing the inspiring stories of people living with mental illness and addiction. Shame and fear often stop people who really need help from reaching out. COVID 19 has created a mental health and addiction pandemic. For many, anxiety is now part everyday life. Alcohol and drug use has increased as people try to cope. Host Janice Arnoldi has lived with bi-polar (manic depression) disorder for more than 30 years. She has a half hour radio show and speaks regulary to groups about mental illness.
Life Unscripted - Stories of Mental Health and Addiction
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. What Does It Mean for Business?
Achieving real equity, diversity and inclusion in business is more than policies. But how do businesses assess and take action on EDI?
Dr. Tapo Chimbganda helps companies and organizations across North Amerca identify and implement EDI actions and policies. While racism and gender are often the focus, she says people with physical disabilities can be overlooked because of the need to create a workplace that is accessible.
Where to start? Do a search for "human rights code in businesses in Canada". Most of the information needed is included in the federal and provincial human rights codes.