Reflecting on personal experience and research, join for a panel of noteworthy scholars to discuss how our assumptions underpin our understanding of accessibility within our institution. The session will touch on general strategies and practices to support disability confidence within clinical and workplace settings, building capacity for inclusive spaces.
Speakers:
- Dr. Emile Tompa, MA, MBA, PhD, Health and Labour Economist, Associate Professor, Department of Economics & Director, Centre for Research on Work Disability Policy
- Dr. Susan Guenther-Mahipaul, Occupational Therapist & Advocate, Disability and Health Navigation
- Dr. Rebecca Gewurtz, OT Reg. (Ont.), PhD, Associate Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- Dr. Julia Hanes, BHSc, MD, University of Ottawa
Moderator: Dr. Matt Freeman, Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct), Rehabilitation Science
By the end of this session, participants will:
- Identify current assumptions of accessibility and how these underpin our understanding of accessibility in the workplace and clinical environments
- Analyze challenges and frustrations of persons with disabilities in the workplace and clinical environments as clients as well as employees
- Apply strategies in a workplace and clinical employment to increase accessibility for persons with disabilities
- Demonstrate allyship for persons with disabilities