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Monica Ackermann

Director of Enterprise Accessibility, Scotiabank

Monica and her team ensure that accessible design and development are at the foundation of digital banking. Monica has a passion for creating accessible digital spaces and for the inclusion of people with disabilities in society. She is a Professional Engineer and has Master’s Degree in Critical Disability Studies from York University.

For 20 years, she was the co-owner of a company specializing in workplace accommodation supporting employees and employers in creating inclusive workplaces. Advocating for the rights of people with disabilities is at the core of her career and she has had opportunities to do this work with ARCH Disability Law Centre in Canada and with Disability Rights Promotion International in India, Nepal, and Bangladesh.

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