International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Panel Discussion on Campus Accessibility
In observance of International Day of Persons with Disabilities (IDPD), the Campus Accessibility Team is honoured to host a panel discussion on the importance and impact of campus accessibility. University of Waterloo community members will discuss the importance of campus accessibility, how campus accessibility impacts them, and how they integrate accessibility into their own work.
Panelists:
Dr Carol Hulls, Associate Chair Teaching, Associate Professor, Teaching Stream, Department of Mechanical and Mechatronics Engineering
Urja Henry Nandivada, PhD Student, Department of Physics and Astronomy
Emily Brant, Inclusive Communications Manager, Office of Indigenous Relations
Please join in virtually via live stream.
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
Time: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Livestream: Zoom with live captioning
Register: Register through Ticketfi at International Day of Persons with Disabilities: Panel Discussion on Campus Accessibility
Accessibility: The University of Waterloo is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are visiting, studying, or working at Waterloo.
The in-person event will include ASL interpretation and live captioning.
If you have questions concerning accessibility or wish to request accommodations, please contact the event organizers by email, at aoda@uwaterloo.ca or by phone at 519 888-4567 ext. 40548.
IDPD 2024 Theme
The theme of the 2024 International Day of Persons with Disabilities is: "Amplifying the leadership of persons with disabilities for an inclusive and sustainable future." This theme recognizes the important role that persons with disabilities play in creating a more inclusive and sustainable world for all. It also emphasizes the importance of the participation of persons with disabilities in decision-making processes that affect their lives.