The MaRS-CIBC Inclusive Design Challenge Aims to address barriers to employment for persons with disabilities through investing in innovative approaches and opportunities. This session covered what the challenge is about, why we adopted this approach and why innovation is so critical in this area.
Speaker Tim Rose, Senior Manager, Inclusion and Diversity, CIBC
Tim Rose is a changemaker and business leader who was lucky enough to be born with a significant physical disability. Raised to push the envelope, Tim has always seen difference as an asset and has emphasized this approach throughout his life and career. He was fortunate to have two parents that believed disability was a true positive, and taught him to use his voice as an effective tool for change.
Having lived, studied and worked on three continents, Tim grew up appreciating a range of perspectives on disability. He holds a Masters of Law in Human Rights with a focus on international disability policy, and has spoken at conferences from the US to the UK. From his early days as a University student activist, Tim has never been one to shy away from a tricky situation.
