Kevin McShan

Businesses experience a 72% Higher retention rate among persons with disability when they incorporate them into the workforce says the Ontario Chamber of Commerce. Which lends more credence to the notion: inclusion is the gateway to independence. For motivational speaker and journalist Kevin McShan, fostering an inclusive and diversified workforce has been a longstanding and favourite passion of his. During the Paving The Pathway Towards Inclusive Victory Session, McShan will share his personal journey towards gainful employment, his experience working in the field of inclusive employment and tangible action steps employers and vocational professionals can take to foster an inclusive, collaborative and accepting workforce for all people of all abilities.

In this presentation, Kevin McShan discusses the benefits of companies committing to creating a culture of inclusion and how it is not only a positive for the individuals who are hired but the companies themselves in several ways.

Living with a disability is not easy but it's not impossible. Living with a disability is no bed of roses but it's not a bed of thorns either. Living with a disability is challenging but by no means does it admit defeat. Living with a disability doesn't mean my skills are diminishing it just means that they are different. Those are some of the principles which I live my life by on a daily basis. Ladies and gentlemen my name is Kevin McShan and I've lived all of my life with cerebral palsy. However, the greatest gift I could ever give to the world is the gift of my life and all of the life lessons I was put on earth to teach to others who simply can't view the world through the same prism as I. So you may be asking yourself how my life is different than yours. How does he get through each and every day? If I see him on the street do I look the other way or extend a helping hand? Would I be afraid to ask Kevin, how do you endure life's struggles and what brings a smile to your face? How