Candid Conversations at the Teaching and Learning Conference: Accessible Education Project
The Accessible Education Project (AEP) at the University of Waterloo aims to go beyond mere compliance with government mandates, striving to create a culture that embraces accessibility.
After months of dedicated internal work, the AEP team presented at the University of Waterloo’s annual Teaching and Learning Conference. The goal was to engage with the broader Waterloo community, discuss the project’s objectives, and highlight the impact of accessible teaching practices and policies. They also sought feedback from instructors and staff who have implemented their own accessibility teaching initiatives.
Using a fishbowl discussion format, AEP team members opened the floor to attendees and project team members alike to provide the opportunity for all participants to express their unique lived experiences and positionalities on campus whilst navigating and implementing accessible education practices. This dialogue underscored the importance of diverse viewpoints in shaping effective accessibility strategies.
The AEP continues their work to enhance accessibility on campus through policy improvements, practical applications, learning tools, and instructional programs.
To stay up updated about the AEP, visit Accessible Education | Teaching Innovation Incubator (uwaterloo.ca) and consider signing up to join the Accessible Education User Testing Group