DESCRIPTION
Science education presents unique challenges to students with disabilities, as well as to STEM faculty and educators. Students with disabilities encounter significant barriers to learning, training and employment in these fields.
These challenges require a new culture of accessibility within science education. More than just physically accessing a science lab or using lab technology, a culture of accessibility in the sciences encompasses how we teach, mentor and learn in science, as well as the many dimensions of scientific training.
On February 27, Access Ryerson invites you to the launch of Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences. Co-authors, Mahadeo A. Sukhai and Chelsea E. Mohler will explore the barriers both students and educators with disabilities encounter in the sciences and provide ways we can all work together to address them.
Following the discussion the authors will be available to sign copies of the book. The book will be available for sale at the event. For more information visit: https://creating-a-culture-of-accessibility-in-sciences.eventbrite.ca
Event details
3:45 p.m. Opening Remarks
4 - 5 p.m. Book discussion and panel
5 - 5:30 p.m. Book signing and refreshments
Panelists
Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai
Co-Author
Head, Variant Interpretation Group, Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Lab, University Health Network
Director, Research National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Chelsea Mohleri, M.Sc
Co-Author
Adaptive technology instructor at Balance
Senior Researcher, National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
Dr. Sharonna Greenberg
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biology
Dr. Jennifer Mactavish
Dean, Yeates School of Graduate Studies
Sharonna Greenberg
Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biology
Ainsley Latour
Book Contributor
Student, Genetic Technology, Michener Institute
Director at Large, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)
The event will be moderated by Heather Willis, accessibility coordinator, Ryerson University.
Dr. Imogen Coe, dean, Faculty of Science will provide opening remarks
Light refreshments will be provided.
We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact Janine Willie, [email protected] or 416-979-5000, ext. 3243 in advance of the event if you have any particular accommodation requirements or dietary restrictions.
As this is a catered event with limited space, registration is required. Non-registered attendees will not be guaranteed a spot. Registration deadline is February 21.