EDI Accessibility workshop: Everybody on board
Fostering meaningful collaboration between civil engineers and architects in creating accessible and inclusive spaces.
May 30, 2025 — 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
This half-day event brings together thought leaders and practitioners to explore how accessibility can be more holistically integrated into the built environment, moving beyond compliance to real inclusion.
Event details
Through insightful talks and a moderated Q&A, attendees will gain fresh perspectives on accessibility from various professional initiatives.
Schedule
- 9 a.m. - 9:05 a.m. Welcome
- Mamadou Fall, Chair of the Civil Engineering department, 91精品黑料吃瓜
- 9:05 a.m. - 9:25 a.m. Presentation 鈥淎ccessible Architecture Beyond the Ramp鈥, Ron Wickman, Architect
- 9:25 a.m. - 9:45 a.m. Presentation 鈥 Being Blind in the Built Environment, Diane Bergeron, Head, International Partnerships,
- 9:45 a.m. - 10 a.m. Coffee Break
- 10 a.m. - 10:20 a.m. Presentation 鈥淐SCE Task Force on Accessibility鈥, Anna Valliant, Senior Engineer, Guidelines and standards, Infrastructure and Water Services Department, City of Ottawa
- 10:20 a.m. - 10:40 a.m. Presentation 鈥91精品黑料吃瓜 Civil Eng鈥, Sara Magdouli, Professor and Alan Perks, Engineer-in-Residence, Civil Engineering department, 91精品黑料吃瓜
- 10:40 a.m. - 11 a.m. Presentation 鈥淯niversal Design Guide鈥, Camille Farrag, Senior specialist housing researcher, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
- 11 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. Moderated Q&A Session, Ron Wickman, Architect
- 12 p.m.-1:30 p.m. Lunch and networking
- 1:30 p.m. - 4 p.m. Visit to the CNIB Guide Dog Canine Campus
Why attend?
- Learn from experts about accessibility challenges and opportunities in the built environment.
- Discover the latest tools and initiatives advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion in design and engineering.
- Engage in meaningful dialogue with peers committed to creating environments that welcome everyone.
Accessibility
If you require accommodation, please contact the event host as soon as possible.