REDI Best Practices: Inclusive and Accessible Meetings
Practical tips for reducing barriers and creating inclusive, accessible meetings where everyone can meaningfully participate and contribute.
Digest Guides: Indigenous Speakers Series conversation with Joanne Mills
Read the REDI Digest Guide drawing on an Indigenous Speakers Series conversation with Joanne Mills, Vice President of Quality Services & Indigenous Relations at Community Living British Columbia, a proud Cree woman from Ochekwi-Sipi Fisher River Cree Nation, and a force of change and purpose for Indigenous peoples who have been marginalized and labeled as living with developmental disabilities.
Research Voices from the Field with Cheryl Holmes
In this edition, Cheryl Holmes, Associate Dean of Undergraduate Medical Education and Clinical Professor of Critical Care in the Department of Medicine reflects on why she co-authored “Core Competencies for Students Entering Medical School: Reaching Pan-Canadian Consensus for Inclusive and Accessible Medical Education” — a must-read for leaders and educators seeking to embed disability justice into medical education.
Accessibility & Disability Inclusion Resources
Explore ways to better support and accommodate people with invisible and visible disabilities across our learning, research and clinical environments with this curated collection of resources. The collection features a TED Talk with Jennifer Brea about what it means to live with an invisible disability.
Celebrate International Day of Persons with Disabilities by taking part in upcoming events
Join the Centre for Workplace Accessibility and the Equity & Inclusion Office in celebrating the International Day of Persons with Disabilities by attending two upcoming events: “AttentionMD: Bridging the Gap between ADHD & Medical Residency” on December 2 and “Academic Ableism and its Alternatives” on December 4.
Equity on Life Support: Podcast Series with Saleem Razack
We invite you to tune in to this thought-provoking Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada special podcast series hosted by Dr. Saleem Razack, REDI Senior Faculty Advisor. The podcast explores the intersection of health equity, social justice and anti-racist/anti-oppressive practices in medical education.
Accessibility & Disability Awareness Courses & Workshops
In recognition of Disability Employment Awareness Month, Mental Illness Awareness Week (October 6–12) and Invisible Disability Awareness Week (October 19–25), we invite you to explore a variety of online courses and events offered by the UBC Centre for Workplace Accessibility.
Research Voices from the Field with Bonita Sawatzky
In this edition of our Research Voices from the Field series, Dr. Bonita Sawatzky (Department of Orthopaedics, Centre for Health Education Scholarship) reflects on why she co-authored “Lasting Impact of Patient-Led Medical Education,” highlighting the impact of patient educators in helping future physicians better understand life with chronic illness and disability.
Am I Ableist? Disability Awareness in Healthcare
In recognition of BC Accessibility Week, we invite you to explore Am I Ableist?, an award-winning interactive e-book created by Canadian medical residents in collaboration with disability advocates. This resource is designed to educate healthcare trainees on essential knowledge about disabilities within the healthcare context through engaging content and practical exercises.
Disability in the Workplace! Interactive workshop
Are you ready to deepen your understanding of disability awareness and inclusion in the workplace? Join this interactive virtual workshop developed specifically for faculty, staff, and leaners at the Faculty of Medicine, led by Dr. Jon Breen, Equity Advisor with the Dean’s Office. Upcoming sessions: Oct 21.