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FoodAbility 6×30: It Starts with Hello: Welcoming Every Ability from Day One!

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Sherri Deveau

Event Presenter
CPHR & HR Inclusion Strategist - Food Processing Skills Canada

CEO, Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc

Sherri is a Certified Human Resources Professional (CPHR) and Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC) with over 30 years of experience. As the Founder and CEO of Practical Human Resource Solutions Inc. and Deveau Immigration, she specializes in HR and immigration consulting, championing diversity and inclusion. Sherri played an instrumental role in government-led “Labs" focused on policy development from the employer’s perspective, ensuring that business needs were represented in the creation of effective government workforce policies.

Sherri has facilitated many roundtable industry discussions, advocating for diversity and inclusion in leadership and labour force development.

About this event

From welcome to belonging — first impressions that count for everyone.

Join us for a powerful six-part webinar series designed to help HR professionals and leaders build more inclusive, accessible, and equitable workplaces for people of all abilities. Each fast-paced, 30-minute session focuses on a key moment in the employee experience—from hiring and onboarding to accommodation and respectful exits.

With a practical, real-world approach, you’ll gain clear strategies, actionable tools, and fresh perspectives to create a culture where everyone can thrive. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to deepen your inclusion efforts, this series will meet you where you are—and move you forward.

The first day sets the tone for every employee — but for many people with disabilities, that welcome can feel like an afterthought. In this 30-minute session, you will explore what inclusive onboarding really looks like and why it matters more than ever.
Learn to spot the gaps in traditional onboarding, discover the core elements of a truly welcoming process, and gain practical tips for supporting specific groups from day one. Join us to create onboarding experiences where every employee feels seen, supported, and set up to succeed.

At this event, you'll learn:

  • You will explore what inclusive onboarding looks like.
  • Learn to spot the gaps in traditional onboarding.
  • Gain practical tips for supporting specific groups from day one.

Event Details

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FoodAbility 6×30: It Starts with Hello: Welcoming Every Ability from Day One! Agenda

January 22, 2026 1:00 pm

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