Session Description:
This session will introduce fundamental tips to advance accessibility and disability inclusion in our workplaces and communities. Drawing on lived experience voices of disability and neurodivergence, the presentation will describe the impact of accessibility barriers in the workplace as experienced by members of our University of Waterloo community. The presentation will highlight real-world examples of workplace accessibility barriers and provide guidance on easy practices to advance both accessibility and a culture of disability inclusion. Participants will leave with practical strategies for creating environments that go beyond compliance to eliminate common barriers and promote inclusive and equitable experiences.
Learning Outcomes:
Participants will
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Develop an understanding of the impact of accessibility barriers,
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Recognize common accessibility barriers and needs,
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Recognize that accessibility is about progress and processes, not a specific or finite goal,
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Leave with specific examples of actions they can take to improve accessibility in their role.
Session Structure:
Lecture-style presentation with optional Q&A
Presenters:
Christine Zaza (she/her), Online Learning Consultant, Centre for Extended Learning
Samantha Fowler (she/her), Disability Inclusion Coordinator, Campus Accessibility