PACBIC Access & Accommodation Lunch and Learn Series
The PACBIC Access & Accommodation
BROWN BAG 
Lunch & Learn Series
Tuesday January 12, 2016 | 12 pm-1pm |
Mills Library Connections Centre (L113)
Academic Accommodations
Facilitated by: Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
Details:
· Overview of the programs and services offered by SAS including academic accommodations for students with disabilities
· What academic accommodations can look like
· The roles of the instructor and the student in implementing accommodations
· The challenges in implementing successful accommodations
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning about the process of accessing and providing academic accommodations for students with disabilities at McMaster University.
Tuesday February 9, 2016 | 12 pm-1pm |
Mills Library Connections Centre (L113)
Workplace Accommodations
Facilitated by: Employee Health Services, Human Resources Services
Details:
· Overview of the workplace accommodation policy
· How staff can seek a workplace accommodation
· The role of the supervisor/manger in implementing an accommodation
· The rights and responsibilities of both the employer and the employee.
Who should attend: Anyone interested in learning about workplace accommodation at McMaster University.
Tuesday March 8, 2016 | 12 pm-1pm |
Mills Library Connections Centre (L113)
Tips & Tools for Closed Captioning
Facilitated by: The McMaster Closed Captioning Working Group
Details:
· A step-by-step guide on how to create closed captioning for videos
· Options for outsourcing closed captioning
· Who is required to provide closed captioning
· Why this is important and examples of what constitutes good/bad closed captioning
Who should attend: Staff, students and faculty who are responsible for producing videos for and/or on behalf of McMaster University.
Tuesday April 12, 2016 | 12 pm-1pm |
Mills Library Connections Centre (L113)
What is Accessibility?
Facilitated by: The Office of Human Rights & Equity Services
Details:
· The difference between accessibility and accommodation
· Overview of the AODA and how the legislation has helped and hindered accessibility on campus
· Our role and responsibilities in advancing accessibility
· Accessibility tips and tools
Who should attend: Staff, students and faculty interested in learning more about accessibility on campus, and what role you can play in promoting accessibility in your area.
Tuesday May 10, 2016 | 12 pm-1pm |
Mills Library Connections Centre (L113)
Tips & Tools for Web Accessibility
Facilitated by: The McMaster Web Accessibility Advisory Group
Details:
· What constitutes web accessibility
· Overview of the WCAG 2.0 standards
· Resources and information for web administrators on campus
Who should attend: Staff, students and faculty who are responsible for maintaining or creating websites at McMaster University.