Building Inclusive Workplaces: Neurodiversity, Accessibility, and Disability Inclusion in Food & Beverage

Laura Fair

Event Presenter

Senior Consultant and Coach - ABOUND

Laura Fair is a workplace accessibility and neurodiversity consultant with 10+ years of experience in recruiting, coaching, training, and HR consulting across Canada and internationally. She helps organizations—especially in the food and beverage sector—build inclusive environments that attract, support, and retain diverse talent.

She holds a BBA in Employment Relations from Acadia University and an MSc in Business and Coaching Psychology from Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh, UK. A trauma-informed ADHD Specialist Coach, Laura also volunteers as a sprint kayaking coach with Special Olympics athletes, extending her passion for inclusion beyond the workplace.

A dynamic speaker and facilitator, Laura is known for her practical, down-to-earth style. She creates welcoming spaces that blend evidence-based insights with real-world application—sparking dialogue, curiosity, and hands-on learning that drives lasting impact.

About this event

The food and beverage industry relies on a strong, skilled workforce—yet many talented individuals with disabilities and neurodivergence still face barriers to entering and advancing in the sector.

On Thursday, September 18th, 2025, at 1:00 PM (ET), join workplace accessibility and neurodiversity consultant Laura Fair for an insightful webinar on how food and beverage processors can tap into this underutilized talent pool by building workplaces that prioritize accessibility, inclusion, and belonging.

Through workforce data, real-world examples, and practical strategies, Laura will demonstrate how inclusive practices not only reduce barriers but also spark innovation, improve retention, and drive overall business success.

Discover how your organization can unlock new opportunities by making inclusion a cornerstone of your workplace culture.

At this event, you'll learn:

Understanding Disability & Neurodiversity: What disability and neurodiversity mean in today's workplace, and why they matter in the food and beverage sector.
Business Benefits: How accessibility and inclusive hiring improve workforce competitiveness, retention, and productivity.
Practical Strategies: Concrete steps processors can take to create more inclusive recruitment, training, and workplace environments.
Breaking Down Barriers: How to identify and overcome common misconceptions, accessibility gaps, and cultural challenges.

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September 18, 2025 1:00 pm

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