Realize is hosting the 6th National Summit on Episodic Disabilities and Employment on March 18 and 19, 2026 from 12pm to 4:00pm (Eastern Time) on both days.
Register now for the 2026 Annual Episodic Disabilities and Employment Summit
This year’s event will focus on the Future of Work, addressing topics such as:
- The impact of ‘return to office’ mandates for people living with episodic disabilities
- The impact of AI on work and disability accommodation
- Shifting employer perspectives in response to long-COVID and other emerging conditions
- And more!
On Zoom
Registration is Free
Wednesday March 18, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
Thursday March 19, 2026 – 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm ET
The program features keynote speakers, former Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion (and former Paralympic swimmer) Carla Qualtrough, and Tina Sarkar-Thompson, Assistant Vice President, Human Resources at the Royal Ontario Museum, alongside leading employment and research experts, and panels with employers and people with lived experience.
Jump to Registration form below the Agenda
Future of Work Agenda ______________________________________________________________________________
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Time |
SUMMIT DAY 1 |
| 12:00 – 4:00pm | Detailed Agenda to be determined |
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SUMMIT DAY 2 |
| 12:00 – 4:00pm | Detailed Agenda to be determined |
Learning Objectives
Participants will learn to
- Recognize the tools and resources available to increase understanding and awareness of episodic disability at work.
- Identify how episodic disability affects employment from people with lived experience.
- Understand the ethical, economic, and social implications of increased AI use in the workplace.
- Reflect on how return to in-person work policies can balance both organizational goals and individual employee well-being.
Agenda is subject to change.
We hope you’ll join us!
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