Yat Li
Senior Accessibility Consultant at Accessible Employers
Yat Li is an influential Hong Kong-Canadian disability advocate and Associate Director at Accessible Employers who is reshaping workplace culture across North America. Born Deaf and Hard of Hearing without external ears, Yat transformed early life challenges into a powerful message: disability does not define a person's career path but rather an opportunity for innovation and authentic leadership.
As a renowned keynote speaker, Yat shares his journey of self-advocacy and professional growth with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international organizations. His compelling stories challenge misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities while providing practical strategies for creating truly inclusive workplaces.
At Accessible Employers, Yat leads initiatives that bridge the gap between organizations and the untapped talent pool of professionals with disabilities. His work combines lived experience with strategic expertise to help businesses build accessible, equitable workplaces where all employees can be their authentic selves while meeting business goals.
Drawing from his global perspective and personal journey, Yat champions the transformative power of disability disclosure and self-advocacy. His message resonates with leaders and employees alike: when organizations embrace diversity in all its forms, innovation and success naturally follow.
Yat Li is an influential Hong Kong-Canadian disability advocate and Associate Director at Accessible Employers who is reshaping workplace culture across North America. Born Deaf and Hard of Hearing without external ears, Yat transformed early life challenges into a powerful message: disability does not define a person's career path but rather an opportunity for innovation and authentic leadership.
As a renowned keynote speaker, Yat shares his journey of self-advocacy and professional growth with Fortune 500 companies, government agencies, and international organizations. His compelling stories challenge misconceptions about hiring people with disabilities while providing practical strategies for creating truly inclusive workplaces.
At Accessible Employers, Yat leads initiatives that bridge the gap between organizations and the untapped talent pool of professionals with disabilities. His work combines lived experience with strategic expertise to help businesses build accessible, equitable workplaces where all employees can be their authentic selves while meeting business goals.
Drawing from his global perspective and personal journey, Yat champions the transformative power of disability disclosure and self-advocacy. His message resonates with leaders and employees alike: when organizations embrace diversity in all its forms, innovation and success naturally follow.
