Schedule
The Summit is organized through a series of moderated panels to create space for diverse perspectives of disability and facilitate as many audience questions and comments as possible.
There will be a break in the day from 12:30-1:00. We encourage attendees to take additional breaks as needed.
10:30 am
Introduction to Summit Accessibility Features
Join us before the Keynote Address for an introduction to the Summit accessibility features and explanation of how the day will run.
10:35 am
Keynote Address:
Speaker: Victoria Parlatore (she/her)
11:30 am
Panel #1
Barriers and Accessible Futures in Learning Environments
This panel discussion explores the barriers faced by students with disabilities in classrooms, labs, and fieldwork, and envisions innovative solutions for creating more inclusive educational spaces.
Panellists: Elizabeth Ball
12:30 pm
Break
There will be a break in the day from 12:30-1:00. We encourage attendees to take additional breaks as needed.
1:00 pm
Panel #2
From Clubs to Co-op: Reimagining Accessibility Beyond the Classroom
This panel discusses the challenges students with disabilities face in extracurricular activities, campus life, university processes, and work placements, offering ideas for fostering a more accessible holistic postsecondary experience.
Panellists: Elizabeth C. Mohler
2:00 pm
Systemic Barriers, Inclusive Innovation, and Your Stories
This session invites attendees to share their stories and lived experiences through a moderated open discussion. The goal of this session is to facilitate connection and community building.
Moderators: Emma Collington, Samantha Fowler
2:50 pm
Closing Remarks