Universal Design for Learning: What is it and how much extra work is it… really?

Join DESC (Douglas Educational Support Community) for this introductory session on UDL and how small changes to instructional delivery  can create significant impact on both the student and  instructor experience. Be prepared for an interactive experience (using UDL principles) with your phone/tablet. There will be an opportunity to ask questions throughout.

• Date: Monday, February 26
• Time: 9:30-11:00 am
• Location: We will be face to face! Come to room N3408.
• Coffee and goodies will be available.

There are limited spaces available. Please register to save your spot.

Your facilitators will be:

• Justine Charrier, Coordinator and Accessibility Specialist in Accessibility Services. She began her career at Douglas in 2015 working in the Vocational Education & Skills Training (VEST) department. Her background in Accessibility having worked in both the public and private sectors aided in the support she was able to offer students, staff and faculty. She transitioned into the Accessibility Services department in 2018 and has provided support to students, staff and faculty with regards to Assistive Technology, Accommodation Planning and Coordinating. Justine has been asked to advise on many issues surrounding accessibility such as; best practices incorporating UDL in curriculum, technology solutions, and accessible planning during renovations; to name a few. While completing her Masters of Education with a specialty in Curriculum and Instruction for Post-Secondary, her focused research project was A Comprehensive Post-Secondary Educator’s Guide to Accessibility Using Universal Design for Learning (UDL) Principles. Justine strives to provide a space where students feel supported and equal access is provided.
• Rowan Lupton, Accessibility Specialist in Accessibility Services.  Rowan has worked in Accessibility Services in postsecondary for fifteen years.  She has also taught EASL and study skills classes.  She has been a keen student of UDL since completing her Masters in Education and is currently working on incorporating UDL for equity and to support executive functioning into her work with students.