Accessibility Café - The New Inclusivity: Neurodiversity and Workplace Inclusion
Join us for the next Accessibility Café!
Presented by the Queen’s Human Rights and Equity Office and the Queen’s University Built Environment Advisory Group (BEAG) .
Abstract:
We are living in a time of increased numbers and awareness about individuals with neuro-sensitives and special needs, such as ADHD. In fact, 1 in 8 people are considered neurodiverse but fewer than 50% know it. But these individuals can be high energy, out of the box thinkers, excel in a crisis, and be bold problem solvers. Not only is designing to be inclusive the right thing to do, there is a compelling business case for it as well. Investigate the various aspects of neurodiversity and explore how to create spaces that are more physically and culturally inclusive for people with a wide spectrum of neurological conditions to allow them to thrive.
Speaker:
Kay Sargent, Senior Principal | Director of WorkPlace
Learning Objectives:
- Learn the different neuro-sensitives and how they impact individuals
- Understand the areas of sensitivity and the potential design solutions to address them
- Explore the benefits of designing a space that addresses the needs of all and is inclusive
- Learn how to be proactive with your design and policies to create an inclusive work environment
Details
When: Wednesday, April 28, 2:00 - 3:00pm
Where: via Zoom
Presentation Outline:
- 5 Minute - Intro
- 10 Minute - Understand the neuro-sensitivities within the diverse workforce of today
- 15 Minute - Learn the different planning concepts that can address neuro-sensitivities
- 20 minutes - Understand how to create inclusive spaces that and enhance user experience
- 10 minutes - Q&A
RSVP:
Please RSVP to accessibility.hub@queensu.ca by Tuesday April 27, 2021. Upon confirmation you will be sent a Zoom meeting invite for your calendars.
ASL interpreter and captioning via Zoom Live Transcription will be available