Problem

During our 4-year Park Accessibility Project, we discovered that there is a need for more representation of people with disabilities in the park workplace. Not only is workplace inclusion an organizational goal for many parks across Canada, it has multiple benefits to parks such as increasing workplace creativity and problem solving and creating more accessible parks. However, some park organizations admit they are still struggling to reach this goal. Not only do parks desire to hire more people with disabilities, but there is a need to focus on retaining diverse people with disabilities in the workplace for fulfilling, long-term careers.

Goal

Our goal is to explore the lived experiences of people with disabilities who are either:

1. Interested in working for a Canadian park
2. Currently working for a Canadian park

We hope to help Canadian park organizations identify key barriers and facilitators that people with disabilities experience throughout all stages of the park employment experience (e.g., recruitment, hiring, retention, and promotion). Multiple and intersectional identities are welcomed and encouraged.

Interested in learning more or participating in our study?

Email study coordinator, Hannah Dudney at Hannah.Dudney@uhn.ca

Watch, listen, or read our recent presentation by clicking the link below (timestamp 41:49)

CPPCL Presentation