Integrated Accessibility Retreat (CTE7032)

Thursday, July 17, 2025 9:30 am - 3:30 pm EDT (GMT -04:00)

Location: MC 2036

Facilitators: Victoria FethÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýChristine Zaza

Description

The Integrated Accessibility Retreat is a one-day retreat where you’ll learn how to incorporate accessible education practices into your course. With an overarching goal to reduce overwhelm, this retreat is for instructors at any level of accessibility confidence. Facilitators from the Centre for Teaching Excellence (CTE) and the Centre for Extended Learning (CEL) will be present to help you with your questions. The day will include mini presentations alternating with time to work on your course. The topics will include:  

  • accessibility in course design and implementation;  
  • À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµâ€™s approach to accessible education requirements; and 
  • how to use the Postsecondary Course Accessibility Guide  and other À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ resources.

We will break for one hour for lunch to give you enough time to get lunch if needed. You are also welcome to bring snacks and lunch and eat in the room.

Registration

 (if this is your first time using GoSignMeUp, you will need to Ìý´Ú¾±°ù²õ³Ù).ÌýIf you have changed roles at the University (e.g., graduate student to faculty) please update your "Participant Profile" in your GoSignMeUp account.

Cancellations

Many of our workshops have waiting lists, so if you've registered but can't attend, please cancel your registration well in advance through the registration system, so that someone else can fill your spot.

Accessibility

The University of À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ is committed to achieving barrier-free accessibility for persons with disabilities who are studying, working, or visiting at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ. If you have questions concerning access, such as parking, building layouts, or obtaining information in alternative formats, or wish to request accommodations for a CTE workshop or event, please contact CTE via email (cte@uwaterloo.ca) or phone (ext. 43153) and include the session’s title and date. Our workshops typically involve a mix of presentation and discussion-based activities, and we encourage a scent-free environment. We also welcome accompanying assistants, interpreters, or note-takers; notify us if accommodations are needed in this regard. Please note that some accommodations may require time to arrange.