What would an accessible university look like? by Ayaka Yoshimizu https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo Post one recommendation to make your unit more accessible. Feel free to follow up or comment on others' posts by connecting comments! To connect to an existing post, edit your post, etc., click on the three dots at the top right corner of your post. Feel free to move your comment around on canvas. en-us 2021-11-08 18:09:13 UTC 2025-10-23 00:27:42 UTC hello@padlet.com (Title Example) Normalize disabilities ayaka_yoshimizu https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1875961212 (Short description example) Create a space to stretch and lie down in the meeting room. ]]> 2021-11-08 18:17:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1875961212 ayaka_yoshimizu https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1875965526 (Follow up post example) Include a description about available accommodations in the job contract.]]> 2021-11-08 18:19:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1875965526 Make high quality TTS (Text to Speech) and STT (Speech to Text) applications freely available to all UBCers. (~Jessica Main) https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936902081 2021-12-08 22:13:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936902081 The presentation by Shota Iwasaki was actually easier for me to follow. The speed of speech was easier for me to follow. I would like this option to be available to students. https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936903068 2021-12-08 22:14:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936903068 Small grants https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936904279 I would love the ability to apply for mini grants (easily fill-in-able) to obtain money for supportive technology (for example, I would REALLY benefit from an iPad + stylus ...but unknown how to access one permanently) -- (I'm a TA, a RA, & an Undergrad)  ]]> 2021-12-08 22:15:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936904279 accessibility design https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936908313 Paying attention to the disabled is also paying attention to everyone, which is evidenced in the massive "disabling" process caused by COVID to everyone. It's important to design accessibility equipment (hardware)on campus and how we perceive disability in a more inclusive and supporting way (software)]]> 2021-12-08 22:19:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936908313 Learning Design and Technology https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936909894 Accessibility Officers in every faculty


]]> 2021-12-08 22:20:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936909894 Tenure and Promotion https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936917260 Advocate for considerations for disabled faculty in tenure and promotion.

]]> 2021-12-08 22:27:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936917260 transcript https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936917399 having transcript or transcription to follow along would be great]]> 2021-12-08 22:27:31 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936917399 grant + application https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936918789 having easy and straight forward forms that are mostly fill-in would be helpful

i spent many hours agonizing and overthinking my applications and such due to my anxiety and sometimes it means missing deadlines for things]]> 2021-12-08 22:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936918789 Options https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936920352 I don't know what accommodations I need, especially because Idk what accommodations are even possible. I would really like to [also] select from options, not just name & ask for specific accommodations!]]> 2021-12-08 22:30:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936920352 Achieving a more accessible university look like https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936920405 Encouraging empathy towards everyone in general not just disabled persons. Currently, I feel there is a lack of empathy people have toward their peers, friends, family, animals etc. Apart from that all suggestions relating to grants, setting-up of advocacy centre or unit and system to effectively bestow accommodations, professional development etc. ]]> 2021-12-08 22:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936920405 deadlines and extension https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936923713 having buffer rooms and built in accommodations into your syllabus 

have an honour/trust system that allows people to do this

most students don't take advantage of it and in fact are grateful for it – i would like that as a student as well since some days are just hard with mental struggles

(grad student, TA, RA)]]> 2021-12-08 22:33:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ayaka_yoshimizu/pzycpvknkziy4odo/wish/1936923713