Faculty Liaison Disability Counsellor: Accessibility, Accommodation, and Beyond

About this Event

CCDI VIRTUAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

(VIA ZOOM)

 

NOVEMBER 19, 2019 – 10:00 – 12:00 PM

 

 

AGENDA

 

 

10:15 am – 10:30 am Welcome and Introductions

 

10:30 am – 11:30am Faculty Liaison Disability Counsellor: Accessibility, Accommodation, and Beyond

Presented by Bonney Hunt, Disability Counsellor Faculty Liaison, and Sara Jordan, Manager, Centre for Accessible Learning, Algonquin College

 

This interactive session will illuminate the unique role of the Faculty Liaison Disability Counsellor at Algonquin College. Specifically the session will be divided into two sections: the first will address the rationale, description, and context of the position. Part Two will address how the role’s focus on Accommodation, Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning are addressed in the broader context of Flexible Learning practices at Algonquin College.

 

Participants can expect to learn more about this new role at Algonquin: its rationale, purpose, and description. Attendees will also benefit from insights into Accommodation, Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning and how these have been addressed in a larger campus approach, including ramifications for remote teaching and learning contexts. Participants are encouraged to reflect upon, pose questions and share experiences and data with similar roles and experiences at their institutions. Pre-session questions will be provided to recruit interest and stimulate discussion.

Finally, participants can expect to take away tips and ready to use strategies for communication, advocacy, awareness and the implementation of Academic Accommodations, Accessibility and Universal Design for Learning. Indications for next steps will also be discussed.

 

11:30 am – 11:45 am Q & A

 

11:45 am – 12:00 pm Wrap Up