News & Events
Help us celebrate the beginning of a new Connect-ion with Johnson & Johnson! Meet Johnson & Johnson reps at our September Virtual Recruitment Events, and be sure to indicate interest in all roles via our special "launch app!"
Our partners across the United States and Canada are continuously creating experiences to support the development of potential and current employees with disabilities. Check out some of these upcoming, partner-hosted events that you may be interested in!
Olympics hopeful, Haley Daniels, looks for opportunities in everything in life. Photo: Trudie Lee
We are extremely excited to learn that our very own network member, Haley Daniels, has qualified for the 2020 Olympic Games taking place this summer in Tokyo, Japan! She will represent Team Canada in the women's canoe events. Our team was able to chat virtually with Haley as she trains in Germany, to learn what this time has been like for her as well as words she has for the Lime Network! Here are the 5 key takeaways from our discussion as well as some fun facts about her journey.
Congratulations to Varun Chandak for being our inaugural awardee! Earlier this year, we announced as part of our 15th-anniversary celebration, an award in the name of Tom Wilson, Lime Connect's "first believer," advocate, and board chair emeritus. This award was set to recognize young professionals who live out Lime Connect's mission of "rebranding disability through achievement." Out of many amazing applicants, we are extremely excited to announce Varun as our awardee.
Lime Connect is excited to announce the 2021 Lime Connect NextGen Board.
The NextGen Board supports Lime Connect’s mission and vision of rebranding disability through achievement by helping to build the brand by establishing relationships, identifying and executing on opportunities to reach and engage new Network members, supporting media efforts, and connecting with Network members and friends.
Mark your calendars for October 9th! Join Lime Connect and hundreds of passionate riders and supporters around the world in our annual fundraising bike ride for a great cause: forging a pathway to success in the corporate workplace for students and professionals - including veterans - with disabilities. Proceeds raised will support Lime Connect’s Pathways Scholarship for High School Seniors with Disabilities and the development of our 18,000+ member Lime Network.
Accessibility is a pivotal part of Microsoft's culture and DNA. To further this commitment to inclusion, we are thrilled to announce the expansion of the Microsoft partnership to now include both the United States and Canada, making Microsoft our official North American Partner!
Working Through Health, Anxiety & Isolation
As we’ve navigated the pandemic over the last year, feelings of anxiety regarding our own health and that of our loved ones have impacted each of us; and many have also been forced to deal with experiences of isolation and loneliness. Join Nancy Hood, Program Manager at Mental Health Works (CMHA), to learn some strategies that both individuals and employers can use to mitigate anxiety about returning to the workplace. In addition, we’ll introduce some important skills and protective factors that help combat isolation and loneliness. (these event details have been updated)