The University of Guelph is leading the way in accessibility by being the first University in the world to fully implement the BlindSquare GPS-App for people who are blind and visually impaired. The app helps students find their way around the campus. The app is now in many of the high traffic areas and in under five years the university plans on installing the system through the whole campus.
Sensory friendly attractions are designed for visitors with sensory processing disorders (SPD). People with SPD can be over- or under-sensitive to outside factors, such as bright lights, loud sounds, tastes, and touch. Indeed, SPD can make a trip to the local movie theater or trampoline park overwhelming. However, as businesses have learned about SPD, they have worked to become more inclusive.
According to a Global News Article, 1 in 66 children in Canada is born with autism. With numbers like these, it is clear that supporting autism in classrooms is necessary. Although Ontario school boards must provide accessibility training, there is still more work to be done. As well, teachers need to be mindful of including all abilities when planning their lessons. This article explores a few different methods that can assist teachers and support staff in supporting students with autism in classrooms.
298 U of G faculty took suicide alertness training in the fall of 2017, only 14 took Mental Health First Aid Hailey Salvian
CBC, Originally Posted: Jan 20, 2018
The University of Guelph does not have mandatory mental health training for faculty and staff, but instead relies on an optional “training framework” for professors and staff to learn how to support students with mental health issues.
Team building is a vital part of the workplace. It creates a positive work culture, builds trust, and mitigates conflict. Team building also helps break the ice with new employees. When planning your team building activities for workers, be sure to consider how you can make it accessible for all team members.
Bowling is one of many inclusive team building activities for workers with disabilities. The majority of bowling alleys are accessible.
