Monday 27 May, 2024
Continental Breakfast
A room for relaxation and stress relief equipped with:ear muffsblindfoldstactile tools/fidget toys
A quiet space where conference attendees can practice their faith.A carpeted area for prayer is provided.
Dear Attendees, We cordially invite you to the esteemed Quilig Lighting Ceremony, a pivotal moment of our gathering. Whether joining us within the warmth of our venue or from the comfort of your digital screen, your presence is integral to the commencement of our shared experience.Please be seated or connected by 8:55 AM to ensure a seamless transition into the ceremony's tranquility. Please talk softly and relax while you wait. The illumination will commence at 9:00...
Indigenous Welcome: Elder Mary-Lee Anayok Concordia Welcome: Sandra GabrieleOCAD U Welcome: Jutta TreveranusThe lighting of the quiliq will begin promptly at 9:00. Please arrive promptly. Late arrivals please go to room EFG or enter AB/CD quietly and wait at the back of the room until the end of the ceremony to find a spot at a table.
Panellists: Philip RizcallahInmaculada Placencia-PorreroTim CreaganAndrew ArchModerator:Jutta Treviranus
How do people with disabilities navigate the risks and seize the opportunities of the future of work? Provocateur: Josh ChristiansonFacilitator: Maureen HaanEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-am-ConcurrentSession1-English
What are the questions to ask and community research we must do before we can design and implement effective disability regulations? Provocateur: David LepofskyFacilitator: Bonnie L. BraytonEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-am-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-am-ConcurrentSession2-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.c...
What is the impact of climate change on people with disabilities and how do we prepare? Provocateur: Mike Gifford - ZoomFacilitator: Rachel Gorman - Zoom A useful resource: https://webs.uab.cat/gda/English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-am-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?ev...
How can research data be used to support community initiatives when there are conflicting priorities? How can we honour and integrate Indigenous knowledge, which has been historically sidelined in academic spaces? Provocateur: AwaniFacilitator: Nicole Diakite & Lisa SpencerEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-am-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.stream...
Box lunch and refreshments
How, can we reshape education so that every learner can fully realize their potential throughout their lifetime? Provocateur: Catherine RoyFacilitator: Ingrid PalmerEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-FrenchSession Notebook:
Can we design a digital accessibility ethics code of conduct and what would it entail? Provocateur: Lainey Feingold - ZoomFacilitator: Josh ChristiansonEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D7BfKY9VniPyoC4igEgrQQs-EIIGBWoJa_2-fna_Q-...
How can we make sure that there is dignity in living before we offer dignity in dying? Provocateur: Catherine Frazee -- ZoomFacilitator: Raihana Hirji-KhalfanEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1D7BfKY9VniPyoC4igEgrQQs-EIIGBWoJa_2-...
What would a media strategy for the disability community look like? Provocateur: Peter Slatin Facilitator: Corry StuiveEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EgiBV6LCbS8ygYtJ5kbCVFlcnw08hWk_UntT1vc1Vqs/edit?usp=sharing
A designated 15-minute interval between sessions to comfortably navigate and relocate to your next selected discussion room.
How can we shape generative AI to address accessibility barriers? Provocateur: Greg FieldFacilitator: Sambhavi ChandrashekarEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T2Eya_ZyN2I2VjZDtngXoAS66mjq58KiylV8p...
How can we develop young disabled leaders?Provocateur: Rabia KhedrFacilitator: Carly FoxEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9N3lQHo_rJ5L61qkWbhTd3fQANbOIkImdztfdk1jcY/edit?usp=sharing
How to address toxicity filters that hinder discussion of critical topics and censor people with differences? Provocateur: Jesse Hirsh - they/themFacilitator: Bianca WylieEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-FrenchSession Notebook:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1r9N3lQHo_rJ5L61qkWbhTd3f...
How do we make progress in equity in an anti-DEI (Diversity Equity and Inclusion) environment? Provocateur: Christopher LaRocheFacilitator: Moisen MahEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Monday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/13xExaxsPWBZkq5wo0xtBYzrImGwjYRaLgVQUxKpliO0/...
The Honourable Kamal Khera, Minister of Diversity, Inclusion and Persons with DisabilitiesIntroduced by: Raihana Hirji-Khalfan English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-MondayInsightClosing-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-MondayInsightClosing-French
Summaries from the sessions: Heather Walkus: Theme 1: Who and what are we missing?Sambhavi Chandrashekar: Theme 2: How do we support inclusive decision-making?John Willis: Theme 3: How can we develop accessibility standards that are responsive, inclusive and effective?Peter Slatin: Theme 4: How can we promote the inc...
Tuesday 28 May, 2024
Continental breakfast.
A room for relaxation and stress relief equipped with:ear muffsblindfoldstactile tools/fidget toys
A quiet space where conference attendees can practice their faith.A carpeted area for prayer is provided.
Jutta TreviranusRaihana Hirji-KhalfanIngrid PalmerEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpeningPlenary-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpeningPlenary-French
Panellists: Bianca Wylie, Abhishek Gupta, Heather WalkusEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpeningPlenary-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpeningPlenary-French
Panelists: Stephanie CadieuxPhillip RizcallahMichael GottheilModerator: Pina D'IntinoEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpeningPlenary-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayOpening...
How do we create a reliable assistive technology ecosystem? Provocateur: Alex Dunn - ZoomFacilitator: Ian WhiteEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession3-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1a38eurIaOvHqkUTGXmz5T_wCTHRdhGPwLJolEjcrPf8/edit?usp=sharing
What are the off ramps from the systemic charity hamster wheel? Provocateur: Facilitator: Carly FoxEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession4-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WsbWpy02N1vy-bgGHXEaitOe11ztL4xj9lDZsUDfKSI/edit?usp=sharing
How do we create infrastructure and platforms for mutual aid communities? Provocateur: Alison Kemper - ZoomFacilitator: Dana Ayotte - ZoomEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession2-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u_10JUup8N9KRFMSIPFgTTyBk5DZFwQgXV3XkNP09r4/edit?usp=sharing
What tools do participants believe employers need to increase their DEIA maturity?Provocateur: Alec Farquhar --ZoomFacilitator: Francis Fung - Zoom English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession1-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-am-ConcurrentSession1-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1pnWVOTe7YR4K3fRBg78WGPh0YsTbhgtTqTm_aGegHUo/edit?usp=shar...
Box lunch and refreshments
How can we shape artificial intelligence to value difference rather than discriminate against outliers and minorities? Provocateur: Jutta TreviranusFacilitator: Bianca WylieEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1oE3JjmWoSohph0Fsbamt_winYYuyWIA4...
How can we achieve long term systemic change in our design and implementation of standards and policy? Provocateur: Lisa SniderFacilitator: April D'AubinEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/16Z-pCcLY2c1s8NtRmRx2txJCMWS4v_3Gjv5__uX4WrE/edit?usp...
What are better housing alternatives when aging with disabilities? Provocateur: Kate Chung - ZoomFacilitator: Tracy Odell - ZoomEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TUgGXlbC22ZjxG9aMHgQi-pDLXLVdibyI3kMsIbA7yc/edit?usp=sharing
Can we make one-size-fits-one interfaces available to people who need them? Provocateur: Ian WhiteFacilitator: Bryce JohnsonEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-FrenchSession Notebook: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1W2I1dLBjEnXRHM8gq_D59oakXO4X5eUiiDOCqfgvbRs/edit?usp=sharing
A designated 15-minute interval between sessions to comfortably navigate and relocate to your next selected discussion room.
"Birds of a Feather" format session: designed to connect attendees with similar interests and facilitate open discussions on current topics relevant to the community. Bring your questions, ideas and topics and share. Facilitator: Sambhavi Chandrashekar & Stephen Downes English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession2-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm...
"Birds of a Feather" format session: designed to connect attendees with similar interests and facilitate open discussions on current topics relevant to the community. Bring your questions, ideas and topics and share. Facilitator: John Willis English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession3-French
"Birds of a Feather" format session: designed to connect attendees with similar interests and facilitate open discussions on current topics relevant to the community. Bring your questions, ideas and topics and share. Facilitator: Ingrid PalmerEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession1-FrenchSession No...
"Birds of a Feather" format session: designed to connect attendees with similar interests and facilitate open discussions on current topics relevant to the community. Bring your questions, ideas and topics and share. Facilitator: Peter SlatinEnglish Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-Tuesday-pm-ConcurrentSession4-FrenchSession Not...
Summaries from the sessions: Ingrid Palmer: Theme 1: Who and what are we missing?Sambhavi Chandrashekar: Theme 2: How do we support inclusive decision-making?John Willis: Theme 3: How can we develop accessibility standards that are responsive, inclusive and effective?Peter Slatin: Theme 4: How can we promote the incl...
English Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayInsightClosing-EnglishFrench Captions: https://www.streamtext.net/player?event=ACAW-TuesdayInsightClosing-French