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The Barrier-Free Education Initiatives project was developed by The Canadian Hearing Society, and funded by the Ministry of Education, to assist school boards in creating a more inclusive barrier-free learning environment for deaf and hard of hearing students, with a view to improving these student’s educational outcomes in Ontario’s publicly funded schools.
The project involves three key components. Together they assist school boards in identifying the access and accommodation needs of deaf and hard of hearing students, and in producing a gap analysis. As well, these components provide the Ministry, and each participating school, with recommendations on how to equip students with the tools they need.
The three components are:
Accessibility Site Reviews
School site accessibility reviews provide an important guide for service delivery to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. The reviews assess the physical environment, including technology accommodations, and make recommendations for service improvement and/or enhancement.
Research
Detailed research will be conducted on the current access needs of teachers and deaf or hard of hearing students for American Sign Language (ASL) – English and Langue des signes québécoise (LSQ) – French interpreting services. Research results will be shared with the Ministry of Education, along with any recommendations aimed at improving interpreting supports in the classroom.
Professional Development
A better understanding of the unique barriers faced by deaf or hard of hearing students is essential in creating an inclusive learning environment. An examination of our own attitudes and language, which illuminate how we respond to students with hearing loss, is also necessary. Two training workshops – Anti-Audism and Anti-Ableism Awareness, and Communication and Accessibility Awareness – are provided to aid in professional development.
For more information on the Barrier-Free Education Initiatives project, please call 1-877-347-3427 Phone/ 1-877-347-3429 TTY or e-mail
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Registration:
Awareness Training Workshops are completed for 2009. If you are interested in sessions being planned for 2010, please contact the Project Manager, Barrier-Free Education Initiatives at (416) 928-2500, Ext. 301 or
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 MOE Workshop Registration
Workshop Feedback Form
Request For Participation 2010 (EN)
Resources:
The following resources are included in the materials package provided to registrants at the awareness training workshops.
Attitude Planning: Constructing a Language Planning Framework toward Empowerment in Deaf Education
Barrier-Free Education Reference Guide
Barrier-Free Education Case Studies Guide
Bauman - Reframing the Future of Deaf Education
Dates and Times:
Barrier-Free Workshop - Toronto
Topics: Anti-Audism/ Anti-Ableism and Communication Accessibility Awareness
March 26, 2010 on the 2nd floor
9am - 4pm
Breakfast and lunch are included.
Please contact:
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