Oliver Sommer
Owner, Surockai
Beyond Barriers: Inclusive Volunteering
with Adults with Disabilities
This session focuses on tapping into the valuable talent pool of adults with disabilities for volunteer-driven organizations. We'll explore how these individuals make immense community contributions, drawing insights from the successful Garth Homer Society volunteer program. Learn practical strategies for finding and recruiting this talented group, along with simple accommodations to ensure inclusive participation. Discover the powerful benefits of a truly diverse volunteer base, including enhanced innovation and stronger community ties. This session offers a clear path to transforming your volunteer program through inclusivity.
Key Takeaways:
- Recognize the value and skills adults with disabilities bring to volunteer roles.
- Learn practical strategies for recruiting volunteers from disability communities.
- Understand effective and often simple accommodations for inclusive participation.
- Discover how diversity strengthens organizations and community connections.
About Oliver
Oliver Sommer, the founder of Surockai, is a seasoned veteran in digital marketing who recognized the immense potential of artificial intelligence to reshape the business landscape. His extensive experience in the digital realm provided him with a unique insight into the inefficiencies and untapped opportunities within traditional marketing and business operations. This deep understanding led him to not only embrace AI technology but to found a series of AI solutions companies dedicated to serving various regions of the province.
His approach is High Tech, High Touch, focusing on a human-centric model for implementing AI. Oliver and his growing team of local consultants work directly with local organizations, offering practical and affordable AI technology that helps them thrive in today's fast-paced world.
Oliver's mission is rooted in the belief that AI should be an accessible tool for growth, not a complex, out-of-reach concept. By embracing an environment of constant change and working with industry leaders in AI, his team is actively marketing a suite of bespoke, role-based AI solutions designed to meet the specific needs of local businesses, ensuring they are well-equipped to succeed in the digital future.