Events

Hosted by the Organizational & Human Development

Facilitators: Christine Zaza and Jennifer O'Brien

MS Teams

Most work settings have been designed by neurotypical people, for neurotypical people, yet an estimated 15-20% of Canadians identify as neurodivergent. Many highly skilled neurodivergent individuals encounter workplace barriers that affect their ability to thrive in the workplace. In this workshop we will highlight the lived experience of two forms of neurodivergence: autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We will identify common workplace barriers and challenges and review recommended practices that support neurodivergent employees.  

Participants will review their workplace from a neurodivergent perspective, explore the hidden curriculum in their workplace, and discuss ways to incorporate recommendations that would benefit neurodivergent and neurotypical employees, alike. We will use interactive large group activities and small group discussions in break-out rooms throughout the workshop. Recognizing that not everyone enjoys interactive activities, we encourage all participants to respect their individual comfort level with participation.  This 2-hour workshop includes a short break.  

The Teaching Innovation Incubator is hosting a two-day event to encourage dialogue and showcase the work taking place at the University of Waterloo to make education accessible for all of our learners.

Across these two days, sessions will dive into the heart of the work being done on accessible education at Waterloo and explore how it benefits our students, staff, and faculty. You'll have the chance to learn more about Waterloo's commitment to accessible education and the efforts taking place across our campus to support instructors and students in achieving accessible education.

The Teaching Innovation Incubator is hosting a two-day event to encourage dialogue and showcase the work taking place at the University of Waterloo to make education accessible for all of our learners.

Across these two days, sessions will dive into the heart of the work being done on accessible education at Waterloo and explore how it benefits our students, staff, and faculty. You'll have the chance to learn more about Waterloo's commitment to accessible education and the efforts taking place across our campus to support instructors and students in achieving accessible education.

As the University of Waterloo strives to advance accessibility and disability inclusion on our campuses, consultation and community engagement play a key role in amplifying the equity-denied voices. Where the previous Accessibility Advisory Panel focused primarily on community engagement through one-way communication, the newly proposed Disability Affinity Program seeks to build community space for students, staff, and faculty with disabilities or neurodivergence to facilitate more authentic consultation opportunities.

In this session, instructors are invited to share their ideas and feedback on the development of the Disability Affinity Program as a potential, future space for instructors with disabilities to seek mentorship, peer support, networking, and knowledge exchange.