Disability Resource Network of B.C. Presents Upcoming Conference 2024
NAVGIATING CURRENT TRENDS IN POST-SECONDARY FOR DIVERSE LEARNING STYLES
When: MAY 21st, 2024
Time: 8am TO 5pm
Where: VANCOUVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
250 W Pender Street, Vancouver,
British Columbia
Agenda for the Day
8:00 to 8:30: Registration
8:30 to 8:45: Elder John and Welcome
8:45 to 10:15: Al: How it impacts and supports Programs and Services
Presenters: Lucas Wright, UBC: Senior Educational Consultant, Fizza Haider, UFV: Learning Designer, Gwen Nguyen, BCcampus: Advisor Learning and Teaching. Learn from local BC panel about how AI is being used by educators and students, including UDL and Accessibility Considerations
10:15 to 10:30: BREAK
10:30 to 11:45: Accessible BC: B.C.’s Accessibility Plan
Presenters: A representative from the Accessibility Directorate along with Accessibility Specialists Nicole Gareau-Wilson from UBC, Sue Sterling-Bur from NVIT and Fiona Whittington-Walsh and Seanna Takacs from KPU will discuss the new Accessible British Columbia Act and its implications for Post-Secondary Institutions and education
11:45 to 12:00: BREAK
12:00 to 1:30: AGM with Box Lunch from Tacofino
1:30-3:00: World Café
Facilitators: Diane Van der Gucht, and Kari MacDougall from Kwantlen Polytechnic University A chance to connect with people from around the province to discuss, learn and reflect on a variety of areas impacting post-secondary.
Ideas include: BC Accessibility legislation How COVID has impacted you? Employer connections -Success stories -Community engagement -New technology/AI -Current challenges Suggestions welcome – What are the most pressing topics affecting you and your teams today? Feel free to comment in the registration form!
3:00 to 3:45: DRNBC Awards and Wall of Fame
Awards presented: 1) Celebrating Excellence in Program Development Programs, 2) Honoring Exceptional Service Delivery and 3) Championing Inclusive Employment Practices Recognition of Retirees for DRNBC Wall of Fame
3:45 to 4:00: Closing Remarks
For more information please contact- caseyb@douglascollege.ca or kathwal2@douglascollege.ca