This course is designed to increase the confidence that educators have in supporting their students in understanding the importance of disability inclusion in the classroom and community. Through sharing the perspectives of students with disabilities, this module-based course offers solutions to barriers that youth with disabilities face in educational settings.
The course takes approximately 4 hours to complete.
By taking this course, educators will be better equipped to create more inclusive learning environments by:
- Understanding the diversity of experience within the physical disability community and the impact of accessibility and inclusion for youth with disabilities;
- Learning about the use of inclusive language and best practices in communication;
- Recognizing and reducing physical and attitudinal barriers to accessibility found in educational and community settings; and
- Exploring equitable practices, advocacy, and allyship along with accommodations to increase meaningful accessibility and inclusion for students.
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Benefits of the Educator Inclusion & Accessibility E-Learning
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Create safe, inclusive spaces and help students develop positive leadership skills
Available in English and French
Online and self-guided. Four hours in duration.
A course welcome from Rick Hansen
Here's what educators had to say:
"I consider myself knowledgeable about inclusion and accessibility but after taking this course I realize that I need to do more work. It is not that I thought I knew it all, it is that there is more to learn and I want to expose myself to learning like that because it will make me a better person who can teach others and continue to be a benefit to my students."
"Even though I work with students with disabilities, I learned a great deal from this course. It should be mandatory for all educators."
“I have already noticed a heightened awareness that is impacting the decisions I make with the staff, students and parents in my school.”
“I think people believe they are being inclusive, but not realizing they may be contributing to the attitudinal barriers that students with disabilities face each day. This course has helped me take a closer look at my attitude towards disabilities and what I can do to make things better. I am also more aware of the physical barriers that schools may have when it comes to various disabilities. My eyes are open. Thank you!”