Getting Accessibility Ready
August 13th, 10:30-11:30 a.m.
If you’re moving all your materials online or learning a new delivery platform, you may be feeling more overwhelmed than usual. So, when it comes to supporting students in practical learning settings with accessibility needs, we thought you might appreciate some practical tips and tricks to help prepare you for the upcoming semester(s). This presentation will address the following questions:
• What medical conditions are also considered disabilities?
• What are the different ways disabilities can affect students?
• What is the difference between academic and workplace accommodations?
• What if an accommodation compromises a learning outcome or raises a safety concern?
• How can mental health be accommodated in a practical setting?
• How does working from home impact students with disabilities?
• What are some tools available to everyone that can help with productivity?
To register: please email hrlearning@tru.ca to confirm attendance and you will be added to the MS Teams invite.