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How do you reach students who qualify for accessibility supports, but do not define their experience from a disability lens? The answer may lie in use of relatable, fictitious student profiles and a shift closer to the social model of disability. In this session, we will explore this question as Mohawk College takes steps to support such students through use of personas. Join us March 15th to learn more!
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3/15/2023
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When:
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March 15th, 2023
2:00pm - 3:30pm EST
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Where:
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(Virtual)
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Speaker Bios:
Toby Merritt: As a Social Worker and Educator, Toby Merritt brings over 20 years of experience providing accessibility services, accommodations, and support to students at the post-secondary level. As Director of the Accessible Learning and Testing teams at Mohawk, Toby champions accessibility for all students through promotion of Universal Design for Learning and implementing models of peer-to-peer supports for students with accommodation needs.
Annette Simms: Annette Simms has been part of the Mohawk College community since 2017, with experience teaching in the Community Integration and Cooperative Education (CICE) Program which supports students with significant disabilities, leading to her current role as an Accessibility Counsellor. With a passion for the social vs medical model of disability, along with strong advocacy work within the community, Annette is joined by Director of Accessible Learning Services, Toby Merritt, to discuss the changing lens of disability identity, and how we can reach those who may not fit into the typical definition of disabled.
Register Here.
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