You’re invited to join NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions for an interactive event to learn more about the benefits of workplace inclusion, and engage in meaningful conversations with like-minded professionals. This event is targeted towards employers and human resources professionals.

Enjoy delicious food and join insightful discussions on diversity. Let’s raise a glass to diversity, inclusion, and the pursuit of a more equitable future. See you there!

Thursday, February 5, 2026
12:00 – 3:15 p.m. Pacific time
In-person at The Pinnacle Hotel Harbourfront (1133 W Hastings St, Vancouver, BC)

To learn more about this event and to register, click on the button that says, “Register”. You will be redirected to the event information page, please scroll down on that page to find more information on the Vancouver event.

The event includes two workshops. The first workshop will go over The 6 Principles for Inclusion developed by The Sinneave Family Foundation. The 6 Principles for Inclusion are a practical framework designed to support neuroinclusion in the workplace. These principles will help you build confidence in identifying and reducing barriers for neurodivergent individuals in the workplace. In this session, we’ll explore each of the Six Principles – Communication, Connection, Emotion, Flexibility, Structure, and Environment – and discuss practical strategies you can apply with each one to create a more neuroinclusive workplace.

The second workshop will go over Inclusive Hiring in Action: Simple Shifts, Big Impact. In this interactive one-hour workshop, hosted by NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions and delivered by MacLeod Silver HR Business Partners, we’ll dive into one of highest-impact Pillars of Accessible and Inclusive Employment: Recruitment. Through real examples and simple, actionable steps, you’ll discover how to remove barriers, make simple shifts to your hiring practices, and achieve big impact by strengthening inclusion at work — no matter the size of your business.

Attendees are welcome to attend both workshop sessions.

About the Presenters

Ian Humphreys serves as the Director of Employment Services at The Sinneave Family Foundation, drawing on his unique perspective as a neurodivergent self-advocate to offer a distinctive approach to his role. His responsibilities encompass program delivery oversight of the national EmploymentWorks program, as well as leading NEUROinclusive Workforce Solutions, a free service designed to provide customized solutions that improve businesses’ neuroinclusion confidence.

Jamie Millar-Dixon has over 35 years of Human Resources experience including working with medium to large Tourism and Hospitality employers, Jamie has taken an active leadership role in Canada’s DEI community and is recognized for leading inclusive hiring initiatives with organizations, focusing on helping employers to increase workforce inclusion of people with disabilities.

Josh Vander Vies is a disabled leader and lawyer dedicated to helping break down barriers to inclusion. Across disability, sport, the arts, philanthropy, and now at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Josh brings strategic insight and lived experience to every space he enters. Born missing most of his arms and legs, a retired Paralympic boccia athlete, he champions human rights, disability inclusion, and innovation – in the workplace, community, and in accessible air travel.