Agenda
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Friday October 25, 2024
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9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
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Keynote |
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10:00 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
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Break |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
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A1 • Disabled teachers support circle |
| Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
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A2 • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion |
| Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
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A3 • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.) |
| Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
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A4 • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services |
| NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
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A5 • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview |
| Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school. |
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10:15 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.
Capacity: 32
Dr. Katie Albrecht
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A6 • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit |
| Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
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B1 • Disabled teachers support circle |
| Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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B2 • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion |
| Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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B3 • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.) |
| Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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B4 • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services |
| NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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B5 • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview |
| Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school. |
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11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.
Capacity: 32
Dr. Katie Albrecht
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B6 • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit |
| Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms. |
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12:15 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
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Lunch |
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12:15 p.m. – 12:30 p.m.
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Annual General Meeting |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
Kim Grove
Jasmin Stoffer
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C1 • Disabled teachers support circle |
| Share experiences and make connections with other disabled/neurodivergent teachers, in a community space moderated by Kim Grove and Jasmin Stoffer. All diagnosed/self-diagnosed members are welcome. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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C2 • Disability Community Organizations and Resources Pavillion |
| Explore community organizations that support disabled people both youth and adults. Organizations include NSCC Achieve, Easter Seals, Autism NS, Inclusion NS, and Prescott Group. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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C3 • Teaching about Disability with the Disabled Educators Curriculum Collective (D.E.C.C.) |
| Explore how to incorporate Disability. education across grade levels and subject areas. D.E.C.C. creates curriculum resources about Disability history, identity, and accessibility. This workshop will be presented via zoom from educators based across North America. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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C4 • Know Your Rights - Disability in the Workplace and union services |
| NSTU staff discuss the rights of Disabled Educators in Nova Scotia, and the services offered through the union and our insurance providers. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
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C5 • Disability Rights in Nova Scotia: An Overview |
| Learn about the state of Disability Rights in NS: where we've been, where we are now, and where we need to go next. Better support your students and advocate for a more accessible school. |
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1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Capacity: 32
Dr. Katie Albrecht
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C6 • Enlivening the Inclusive Education Policy: Lessons from Nova Scotia's Accessibility audit |
| Dr. Katie Albrecht reviews her findings from the NS accessibility audit, how it relates to the Inclusive Education Policy, and how teachers can advocate for and create more accessible schools and classrooms. |
