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Organizer	Office of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion - Ryerson University
Title	Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences book launch
Category	Education
Location	Toronto, Ontario
Date	February 27, 2017
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Event Description	Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences book launch Monday, February 27th, 2017 3:30 PM � 5:30 PM EST Location: Peter Bronfman Room, 7th Floor, Heaslip House, Ryerson University 297 Victoria Street Toronto, ON Description Science education presents unique challenges to students with disabilities, as well as to STEM faculty and educators. Students with disabilities encounter significant barriers to learning, training and employment in these fields. These challenges require a new culture of accessibility within science education. More than just physically accessing a science lab or using lab technology, a culture of accessibility in the sciences encompasses how we teach, mentor and learn in science, as well as the many dimensions of scientific training. On February 27, Access Ryerson invites you to the launch of Creating a Culture of Accessibility in the Sciences. Co-authors, Mahadeo A. Sukhai and Chelsea E. Mohler will explore the barriers both students and educators with disabilities encounter in the sciences and provide ways we can all work together to address them. Following the discussion the authors will be available to sign copies of the book. The book will be available for sale at the event. For more information visit: https://creating-a-culture-of-accessibility-in-sciences.eventbrite.ca Event details 3:45 p.m. Opening Remarks 4 - 5 p.m. Book discussion and panel 5 - 5:30 p.m. Book signing and refreshments Panelists Dr. Mahadeo Sukhai, Co-Author, Head, Variant Interpretation Group, Advanced Molecular Diagnostics Lab, University Health Network, Director, Research National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Chelsea Mohleri, M.Sc, Co-Author, Adaptive technology instructor at Balance for Blind Adults, Senior Researcher, National Education Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) Dr. Sharonna Greenberg, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biology Dr. Jennifer Mactavish, Dean, Yeates School of Graduate Studies Sharonna Greenberg, Professor, Department of Chemistry and Biology Ainsley Latour, Book Contributor, Student, Genetic Technology, Michener Institute, Director at Large, National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS) The event will be moderated by Heather Willis, accessibility coordinator, Ryerson University. Dr. Imogen Coe, dean, Faculty of Science will provide opening remarks Light refreshments will be provided. We are committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Please contact Janine Willie, equity@ryerson.ca or 416-979-5000, ext. 3243 in advance of the event if you have any particular accommodation requirements or dietary restrictions. As this is a catered event with limited space, registration is required. Non-registered attendees will not be guaranteed a spot. Registration deadline is February 21.
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