As generative AI (GenAI) continues to influence how we learn and work, it also raises important questions about equity, inclusion, student success, and wellbeing. Join us for a panel discussion and small-group conversations to explore the opportunities and challenges of GenAI through faculty and student perspectives. By the end of this session, participants will: Engage in a dialogue about the opportunities and challenges of GenAI through […]
I’m so BAD!” “You have so much willpower!” “I really shouldn’t eat this…diet starts Monday!” We’ve been conditioned to believe that deprivation and restriction are normal- or even something to be celebrated. That we should police our food choices, judge our bodies, and that our health and worth are dictated by the size of our […]
Scott Jeffery is a Deaf leader with lived experience navigating health care systems and a strong commitment to improving access to Deaf, Deaf‑Blind and Hard of Hearing communities. As Manager, Language Services at Provincial Language Services (PLS), a program of the Provincial Health Services Authority (PHSA), Scott leads work that strengthens language access, accessibility, and […]
Christian Vasquez is a catalyst for change in health care communication. As a Sign Language Service Coordinator with Provincial Language Services, he is transforming how Deaf, Deaf‑Blind, and Hard of Hearing patients connect with their care teams. His mission is powerful: build a health system where communication is not a barrier, but a bridge to […]
This presentation explore how the Universal Design for Learning (UDL) framework can be leveraged to move beyond reactive accommodations and toward a proactive, visual-first instructional design in deaf education. By examining the three core pillars – representation, action & expression, and Engagement – Scott will demonstrate how to create a flexible learning environments that honor […]
In this interactive workshop, Harley Eagle will discuss the dynamics of Toxic Masculinity, which applies an Indigenous Cultural Safety approach, speaking from his perspective as an Indigenous man. This approach creates a container for challenging dialogue, which can be held in authentic ways. From his perspective and experience as an Indigenous man, he will discuss, […]