Overview
This information session offers an overview of the Workplace Accessibility & Inclusion Action Research (AIAR) Toolkit and an opportunity to ask any questions. The toolkit supports departments, units and teams across UBC to create more accessible, inclusive and equitable workplace environments. It is designed to facilitate meaningful conversations among faculty & staff about disability in the workplace and lead to action that addresses accessibility barriers and practices.
Speakers
- Louise Griep, Strategist, Institutional Initiatives
- Ike Ibebugwu, Project Manager, Institutional Initiative
What to expect
- Explore how this toolkit might work to support your team to focus on greater accessibility and inclusion in your workplace.
- Familiarize yourself with the advantages it being hosted on Canvas provides for your workplace team/department/unit.
- Learn about the kinds of concepts, process, tools, and facilitation aids included, and how to access them.
- Pose your questions, and listen to responses from other’s questions as well.
Who can join
- Faculty and staff who are interested in understanding what resources are available to support greater accessibility and inclusion at UBC.
- Faculty and staff who are concerned that disability and ableism are not well understood at UBC, and interested in helping to bridge that knowledge gap.
Accessibility
We are committed to providing a welcoming, accessible experience. If you require an accessibility-related measure (e.g., captioning, sign language interpreter, accessible parking, specific dietary requirements), please indicate in the registration form or contact the program/event lead below.
Program Lead
Louise Griep
Strategist, Institutional Initiatives
louise.griep@ubc.ca