Meet Lisa Butler from Peterborough! Lisa is an incredible athlete, participating in floor hockey, 5 & 10-pin bowling, basketball, cross-country skiing, rhythmic gymnastics, swimming, kayaking, and track & field with Special Olympics. In 2022, she qualified for Team Canada in cross-country skiing and received a special Team Canada medallion to commemorate that success. She’s also the 2022 Provincial and National Athlete of the Year, with countless other medals and memories from competitions across Ontario and Canada. Most recently, Lisa won 5 golds at a provincial track and field qualifier this summer!
Lisa has been working at Tim Hortons for 2 years as a cleaner, and her role includes keeping the store tidy, sifting sugar, filling fridges, and even scooping ice for slush cups – which is her favorite! She’s also gained valuable skills in teamwork, problem-solving, and multitasking. For Lisa, being part of a team and contributing to her workplace makes her feel proud and confident.
Lisa believes Disability Employment Awareness Month is important because it shows that people with disabilities are capable of doing so much. She’s grateful for the opportunity her boss gave her to prove what she could do, which helped her believe in herself.
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October is Disability Employment Awareness Month – an annual reminder of the pressing need for equal employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities. It is a time to recognize and celebrate the unique talents and contributions that individuals with diverse abilities bring to the workforce. By fostering a culture of inclusivity and promoting workplace diversity, Disability Employment Awareness Month encourages not only economic empowerment but also societal transformation, where individuals of all backgrounds are treated with respect, dignity and given the chance to contribute their skills and talents. It serves as a catalyst for change, driving home the message that inclusivity in the workplace is not only a matter of equality but a cornerstone of progress and collective success.