This workshop will introduce participants to a critical disability framework and disability history and activism in Canada. We will explore the differences between physical and cognitive disabilities; neurodiversity; and mental illness/ madness and the importance of applying a social rather than a medical model to these conversations. We will also identify specific challenges related to differences between high school and...

In this workshop, we will focus on students at the margins of the teaching and learning space: we’ll think about the only woman in the trades shop or the mature student attending a post-secondary institution for the first time. Come examine situations where a student faces the experience of being “other” and learn strategies for cultivating connection to enact inclusion...

Join us for an engaging workshop where we will explore practical strategies to ensure that technology enhances learning for all students, regardless of their backgrounds or abilities. Participants will learn how to use digital tools in inclusive ways for diverse learning needs. We will also discuss ways to create an equitable digital environment that fosters participation and collaboration for all...

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You've received an accommodation letter, when one of the recommended accommodations jumps out at you as being seemingly difficult or impossible to implement. Maybe it seems as though it will bestow an unfair advantage, actually be unhelpful, or even contradict a learning outcome for your course. Join seasoned accessibility advisors who will dive into these topics, share helpful information on...