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.
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For Accessibility Services topics in the Faculty of Student Development. Formerly Disability Services—updated at FSD’s request on May 5, 2020.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Assistive Technology Feature – Bear Focus Timer
Posted on: February 5, 2021
Assistive Technology Specialist Nadia Karim understands the many ways that being distracted impacts productivity and time management. To help her stay focused on a task, she uses an app called Bear Focus timer.
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Assistive Technology Feature – Microsoft To Do
Posted on: February 4, 2021
Assistive Technology Specialist Nadia Karim uses a task management app called Microsoft To Do to help her plan and organize her day.
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