Accessibility Workshop Series

The Laurier Accessible Learning Centre is pleased offer the Certificate in Accessibility: Workshop Series accredited by the Laurier Experience Record.

The Winter 2021 Workshop Series features four distinct components of accessibility relevant to the university teaching and learning environment. The purpose of this certificate is to educate students in developing comprehensive skills using a practical approach. This workshop series employs the guidelines and standards in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarian's with Disabilities Act (AODA), while also including best practices to promote accessibility and universal design. Participants can attend any number of workshops, however, to earn the Certificate in Accessibility accredited by the Laurier Experience Record, must complete three (1 hour) workshops (Accessible Attitudes, plus two others of their choosing).

Workshops:

Accessible Attitudes

The focus of this workshop is to enable participants to explore their understanding of the concept of disability. This workshop is offered via zoom in a live, synchronous format. Participants must also complete reflection/discussions available online in my learning space (for those who have registered).

In order to receive the certificate, participants must attend this workshop (plus 2 others).

Accessible Documents

The focus of this workshop is on creating accessible documents. Participants will learn, hands-on how to create electronic documents for use in the classroom and elsewhere. This workshop is offered via zoom in a live, synchronous format. 

Accessible Presentations

The focus of this workshop is on creating accessible presentations. Participants will learn, hands-on, how to create a presentation  as well as how to present in an inclusive manner. This workshop is offered asynchronously online and is available in my learning space (for those who have registered).

Accessible Online Events

The focus of this workshop is on key accessibility considerations in the programming and marketing of online events. This workshop is offered in coordination with the Centre for Student Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Office. This workshop is offered asynchronously online and is available in my learning space (for those who have registered).