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How to use Kaltura

Posted on: May 13, 2021

Kaltura is a video repository used for video creation, editing, storage and cataloguing, and integrates with WordPress and Moodle for video-based projects.

Accessibility Advocates: Faculty Edition

Posted on: May 4, 2021

Universal design and accessibility are essential to creating a safe and equitable space, not only in the classroom but for the university experience in general.

Adjusting timelines: learning patience and perseverance

Posted on: March 29, 2021

Despite some detours, this supply chain management major continues to strive toward his degree.

Patience and self-advocacy: paving your own way

Posted on: March 9, 2021

Having already completed a bachelor’s degree, this student has returned to pursue his passion for nursing and psychology – with the help and advocacy of Accessibility Services.

Assistive Technology Feature – Quizlet

Posted on: March 8, 2021

Assistive Technology Assistant Nadia Karim recommends the digital flashcard app Quizlet to help with retaining information.

Reaching beyond the impact of unidentified conditions

Posted on: March 2, 2021

Meet Akayla Burley: TRU graduate of the Health Care Assistant Certificate Program and currently studying for her bachelors degree at TRU. Read about her story of overcoming homelessness, battling unknown comorbidities, and ultimately learning from her experiences.

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Assistive Technology Feature – Read&Write

Posted on: February 23, 2021

Student Storyteller Amna Qazi wanted to learn more about the features and benefits of Read&Write, so she connected with Assistive Technology Specialist Nadia Karim to make the most out of this platform.

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How to use BigBlueButton

Posted on: February 22, 2021

Discover all the social and creative possibilities through BigBlueButton, an interactive platform that makes for a dynamic, collaborative experience.

Accommodations empower academic experience

Posted on: February 17, 2021

Justine Chave is a high school honours graduate, an avid community volunteer, and a social work major. Learn how she navigated unpredictable health challenges, advocated for herself, and squashed stigma along the way.