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AODA: Universal Design 101

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept. Participants will leave this session with practical strategies for applying universal design to their own roles.

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe the key principles of universal design
  • Identify features of spaces wherein universal design has been applied
  • Apply universal design techniques to your own roles

Register to attend this session.

AODA: Universal Design 101

Event Details

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May 9, 2023 @ 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Venue

Virtual

This session will provide all staff with key resources, tips and techniques to support the embedding of universal design principles in all aspects of their work. Participants will be introduced to the concepts and principles of universal design, provided with guidance on what spaces, built and not, universal design has been applied, and given advice on what aspects of university administration and services can be designed using this concept. Participants will leave this session with practical strategies for applying universal design to their own roles.

Learning outcomes:

  • Describe the key principles of universal design
  • Identify features of spaces wherein universal design has been applied
  • Apply universal design techniques to your own roles

Register to attend this session.

Details

Date:
May 9, 2023
Time:
10:00 am - 12:30 pm
Website:
https://people.utoronto.ca/events/edi-calendar/

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