Reading Time: 2 minutesThis post discusses the importance of accessibility and introduces the concept of Universal Design for Learning as a framework to help you incorporate accessible, inclusive teaching practices.
Reading Time: 3 minutesThink back to when you were in school – elementary through post-secondary. How often were you given opportunities to showcase how you learned that was best for you? If your formal education was anything like my own, you likely had few opportunities to demonstrate your learning beyond the traditional paper-and pencil. But times have changed! And Universal Design for Learning...
Reading Time: 2 minutesBy Sara Kafashan [E]ducation providers have a legal duty to accommodate the needs of students with disabilities. Ontario Human Rights Commission, 2018 How can faculty ensure accessible learning environments for our diverse students? Below, we provide a list of checkpoints and strategies that faculty can attend to in promoting an accessible learning environment. These strategies are rooted in accessible education,...
Reading Time: 4 minutesAcross Ontario colleges and universities, there are growing numbers of students with disabilities (Learning Disabilities of Ontario, 2019). At Conestoga, we have seen our numbers of students with disabilities steadily increase. For example, across two academic years (i.e., 2017-2018 and 2018-2019), Conestoga had a 3.5% increase in students with a disability registered at Accessible Learning. Despite these growing numbers, a...
