Tuesday, December 3

Access SJ Symposium on Disability Awareness

Join us at the Access SJ Symposium on Disability Awareness to learn, share, and celebrate inclusivity in our community!

Date and time

Tue, Dec 3, 2024 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM AST

Location

Saint John Free Public Library - Central Branch

1 Market Square Saint John, NB E2L 4Z6 Canada

Agenda

10:30 AM

Welcome

10:35 AM - 11:05 AM

What you should know about Guide Dogs and Service Dogs

11:05 AM - 11:35 PM

Vision Loss Rehabilitation: Programs and Services

11:35 AM - 12:05 PM

New Brunswick Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services: Understanding Deaf Culture

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

One hour Break - Lunch on own

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Disproportionate Impacts of Indoor Air Quality on Persons with Disabilities

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

InclusionNB - Programs and Services

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Neil Squire Society: Assistive Technology for Learning Barriers

About this event

Event lasts 6 hours

Welcome to the Access SJ Symposium on Disability Awareness!

Join us at the Saint John Free Public Library - Central Branch for a day filled with insightful presentations and knowledge sharing. This event aims to share accessibility tools and solutions to improve accessibility in our community.

Whether you're a student, professional, or simply interested in learning more, this symposium is for you. We have presentations from local organizations and advocates on topics including: assistive technology for learning barriers, guide dogs and service dogs, and the unseen impact of indoor air quality.

Come help us build a more accessible Saint John!

Frequently asked questions

Who can I reach out to if I have questions?

If you have questions about this event, please email info@sjacl.ca.

Where will the event be held?

The Saint John Free Public Library has kindly partnered with us to put on this event. The symposium will be held on the main floor of the public library (1 Market Square).

Who is the intended audience?

This event is to share information about accessibility tools that are available in the Greater Saint John area. There will be a variety of topics covered including indoor air quality, assistive technology, Deaf culture, vision loss, and more. We welcome all.