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Registration and Continental Breakfast |
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| 8:45-9:00 |
Conference Kick-off and Welcome
Masters of Ceremonies - University of Ottawa |
| 9:00-9:20 |
Welcome - Allan Rock, President of University of Ottawa
Education's Leadership Role for Enhanced Accessibility |
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| 9:20-9:50
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Keynote Speaker - The Honourable Madeleine Meilleur, Minister of Community and Social Services
The Government of Ontario's Commitment to Enhanced Accessibility |
| 9:50- 10:05 |
Break |
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10:05-11:15
Session #1 |
Panel: Overcoming Policy and Cultural Barriers
to Accessibility
Moderator from University of
Ottawa Faculty: Panelists from
Carleton University, University
of Ottawa, Algonquin College
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10:05-11:15
Session #2
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Accessibility Report Card:
What's been achieved?
What are current challenges? Catherine Frazee,
Professor, Disability Studies, Ryerson University, Gail Ryan, Program Director, March of Dimes, Nancy Milroy-Swainson, Director General,
Office for Disability Issues, HRSDC |
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11:15-12:00
Session #1
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Panel: From Understanding Accessibility to Implementing Accessibility
University of Ottawa Faculty, and IBM Centre for Accessibility
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| 12:00-1:00 |
Lunch |
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| 1:00 - 3:00
1:00 - 3:00 |
Workshop 1: Achieving Accessibility in the Classroom
Workshop 2: Creating Accessible Documents - MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel
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| 3:00-5:00 |
Workshop 3: Understanding Assistive Technology Devices
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| 3:00-5:00 |
Workshop 4: Post Secondary Education Barriers and Accommodations |
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