Advocating with Style with ALEEM JAFFER
Born with Cerebral Palsy , from a young age Aleem Jaffar always wanted to created positive changes around him from discussing environmental issues, writing articles about the dangers of drunk driving, to his current work as a job developer. On this episode as an early recognition of World
Cerebral Palsy Day join us to hear about what it's like as a job developer, his time on the CBC Gem show Push and so much more. To Follow Aleem o his journey click the links below.
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Be sure to check out the CBC Docuseries Push free on CBC Gem https://gem.cbc.ca/?cmp=DM_SEM_Gem_Main&gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAADG3FpA23SCiGSmu0Rl121XeYZzE5&gclid=Cj0KCQjwurS3BhCGARIsADdUH5094mLXw1LITGonaiK18lXyBTPSzkjO2a8G7FfcFgddu3gbPpeY8r8aAiBkEALw_wcB
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ALEEM JAFFER
Job Developer, TV Personality, Model, Public Speaker
Aleem Jaffer is a and model, public speaker, and now one of the stars of the new docu-series PUSH on CBC and CBC Gem. PUSH is an unscripted series that takes audiences into the inner world of the “Wheelie Peeps,” an unlikely group of friends and wheelchair users, bonded by their shared experience of navigating life on wheels which currently streaming on CBC GEM and AMI
Additionally, Aleem is a Job Developer where he helps people with barriers to find meaningful employment.
Aleem has a Bachelor of Management in Human Resources and Labour Relations from the University of Lethbridge graduating with Distinction and a Business Administration Finance Diploma from NAIT. Aleem brings valuable insights on the subject of diversity, being from a minority background, and having Cerebral Palsy- Aleem uses a wheelchair and crutches.
Aleem has served on the Accessibility Advisory Committee with the City of Edmonton and continues to serve on other committees addressing and advising on disability related issues.
Aleem has spoken to schools, business professionals, and events addressing issues of disability and inclusion.
Aleem, through his work, wants to educate, create opportunity, and “normalize” disability!
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