Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada

Affordable Group Zoom Session: Support to Apply for the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)
2025-12-29 17:00 - 18:00 (America/Toronto) | Virtual
What is the Disability Tax Credit (DTC)? The DTC is a non-refundable tax credit which helps reduce the income tax that people with physical or mental impairments, or their supporting family members, may have to pay. It aims to offset some of the costs related to the impairment. The great thing about the DTC is that once you are approved, it will automatically be applied to future tax years! Follow up support provided. Resource packet included in workshop offerings.
Requirements to Attend / Participate:
Participants must have or be getting a formal diagnosis of a disability, whether visible or invisible. For the second phase of the application, participants will need a registered, qualified clinician to complete the verification process for the DTC.
This is an IWSCC Certified Supplier Event, hosted by Jenine Lillian Neurodiversity Consulting & Education.
To learn more about the host or to contact them about this event please see this digital flyer or visit www.jeninelillian.com
Cost to Attend:
The cost to attend this event is $30 for general tickets; $25 for students or unemployed persons.
Accessibility Features at this Event:
Transcript and closed captioning available, as well as OtterAI notetaker. If participants have a caretaker who will assist them in applying for the DTC, that person need not pay to attend.
Register:
This session requires registration to attend. Click here to access the registration form.

Marketing for Mere Mortals: Authentic Connection & Growth
2026-01-20 13:00 - 14:00
Feel like marketing is a soulless grind? This workshop is for small business owners who want to skip the social media noise and connect authentically with real people. Learn why person-to-person marketing outshines digital hype for small businesses in BC, how to craft a genuine story, and practical ways to spread the word without feeling salesy. From effective business cards to networking that feels natural, you’ll gain tools to build meaningful business relationships that work for you.
Learning Outcomes:

Why Person-to-Person Marketing Works Better
Finding Your Marketing Style
The Foundations: Who & Why Before How
Practical, Sustainable Marketing Strategies
Measuring What Matters
Building Your Minimum Viable Marketing Plan

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

How do the changes to the SR&ED program affect you?
2026-01-28 12:00 - 13:00
Join us for an insightful webinar exploring the recent proposed changes to the Scientific Research & Experimental Development (SR&ED) program. Our experts will break down what these updates mean for your organization, highlight key opportunities and challenges, and provide practical guidance on navigating the evolving landscape. Whether you’re new to SR&ED or a seasoned participant, this session will equip you with the knowledge you need to maximize your innovation incentives. Don’t miss out—register today!
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Boundless Accelerator.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.

Stress Management for Entrepreneurs - Thriving Beyond Survival Mode
2026-01-28 13:00 - 14:00
Starting and running a business while managing disability, neurodivergence, and/or veteran-related challenges creates unique stressors that standard entrepreneurial advice rarely addresses. Many face a triple burden: business demands, the realities of disability or neurodivergence, and systemic barriers.
This interactive webinar offers an evidence-based, accessibility-focused, and lived-experience-driven approach to stress management. Instead of pushing harder, participants will learn to honor their energy patterns, integrate sustainable self-care, and build supportive systems that align with their authentic way of working. The goal is to move from survival mode into sustainable success.
Learning Outcomes
Participants will be able to:

Recognize stress patterns unique to disabled and Veteran entrepreneurs
Develop self-care practices that affirm your needs
Build energy-aware time management systems
Apply delegation strategies to reduce overwhelm
Establish boundaries that protect both well-being and propel business growth

Who is Jenine Lillian?
Jenine Lillian is a disabled Canadian entrepreneur and educator who knows first-hand what it’s like to struggle with meeting social expectations in traditional work environments and how open office plans are detrimental to our health. After a very late-in-life diagnosis of Autism and Dyslexia, Jenine started their own 100% remote business to offer consulting, education and advocacy for neurodivergent adults. Their lived experience, humour, and unique approach shows how we can do business differently and actually bring our whole selves to work which benefits everyone. You can learn more about Jenine and their work at www.jeninelillian.com
Accessibility Features at this Event:

Closed Captions (auto-generated)
American Sign Language (ASL) Interpretation for Spoken English

Register:
This webinar requires registration to attend. Click here to access the registration page.

AI Tools That Will Be Your Employee of the Month
2026-02-27 13:00 - 14:00
Feeling overwhelmed by all the AI hype but curious about what it could actually do for your business? This practical, jargon-free workshop is your friendly introduction to AI tools that can genuinely lighten your load. We’ll explore real-world applications for tasks you’re probably doing manually right now—from drafting emails and creating content to managing data and generating ideas. No technical background needed! You’ll see live demonstrations, learn which tools are worth your time (and which are just noise), and discover how to ethically integrate AI into your workflow without losing your authentic voice. Leave with a starter toolkit and the confidence to experiment.
Learning Outcomes:

Why AI Matters for Small Business Now
Categories of Useful AI Tools
The Tools Worth Knowing
Using AI Ethically & Authentically
Getting Started: Your AI Integration Plan

Cost to Attend
This event is free to attend for BC residents. For attendees outside of BC there is a $30 ticket fee.
IWSCC Certified Suppliers outside of BC can contact us at info@iwscc.ca to reimburse their ticket cost for this event. For more information, or for questions about ticketing please visit the official page.
This is an IWSCC Community Partner Event, hosted by Community Futures BC.
To learn more about this event, including registration, accessibility, and contact information, please visit the host’s official page with the link below.
Learn more about the event and register here.
Learn more about IWSCC Community Partners here.
