Promoting Accessibility
Course Outline
Building Accessible Spaces
- Building Accessible Spaces
- Improving Accessibility
- Ramps and Elevators
- Washrooms
- Studio and Office Layout
- Entrances and Exits
- Shelving units
- Emergency Procedures
- Case Study: The Missing Ramp at Canoe FM CKHA in Haliburton.
Technology and Tools
- Technology and Tools
- Assistive Devices and Software
- Website
- Modified phones
- Microphones
- Case Study: “DJ Squeaky Wheelz” Brings Humour to The Radio CJAM-FM in Windsor.
Fostering an Accessible Community
- Fostering an Accessible Community
- Community Recommendations
- Special Events
- Etiquette
- Case Study: Reducing Barriers at Access Live CFUV-FM in Victoria
Community Development
- Community Development
- Safe(r) Space
- Advocacy
- Who Can Help
- Pride in Disability
- Case Study: Integrating the Community with Thrift Store Music CFUV-FM in Victoria
Language and Inclusivity
- Language and Inclusivity
- Historical Context
- Language under Hate Speech
- Words to Avoid
- About Casual Speech
- Common Symbols
- Context and warnings
- Case Study: Curating Monthly News in The Avalanche CKUT-FM in Montreal
Inclusivity Training
- Inclusivity Training
- Basics of Anti-Oppression Training
- Prepare for training
- Calling Out vs Calling In
- Checking Privilege
- Case Study: Improving Technological Accessibility in the Studio CHRY-FM in Toronto
Maintaining Accessibility
- Maintaining Accessibility
- Case Study: Discussing Disability Issues on Handi-Link CJAM in Windsor.
- Case Study: Dry Humour and Irony Laid Bare on Pity Watch CFUV-FM in Victoria.
Additional Workplace Development Resources
- Additional Workplace Development Resources
About the Course
This training was developed from the disAbilities Handbook.