Hi again. It’s good to be back! Here’s June’s Accessibility Interest Group meeting info. We are lucky to have Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai back. I know how much people have enjoyed his talks before.
Session Time:
Thursday June 1, 2023, 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Eastern.
Session Title:
Accessible and Inclusive Procurement
Session Description:
This session will introduce the concept of the accessible procurement life cycle and will explore the importance of accessibility and anti-ableist practices throughout the procurement process. Procurement of learning technologies, products and services is a central aspect of the education system. Accessible procurement conceptualizes a policy and practice framework to enhance the learner experience for students with disabilities, as well as the teaching experience for instructors with disabilities.
Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai is the world’s first congenitally blind geneticist. Mahadeo is Vice-President Research & International Affairs and Chief Accessibility Officer for the CNIB (Canadian National Institute for the Blind), having previously served as a researcher at the University Health Network in Toronto. Dr. Sukhai is a leading expert on accessibility of graduate and postdoctoral research training in science, technology, engineering, mathematics and healthcare disciplines. Dr. Sukhai is the Chair of the Employment Technical Committee for Accessibility Standards Canada, as well as the External Co-Chair of the Canadian Institutes of Health Research Expert Advisory Committee on Accessibility and Systemic Ableism.
Also, just a heads-up, there will be no meeting in July because of how close it is to Fusion.
Looking forward to seeing you!