Low Vision in the Workplace

Date: Wednesday, February 23rd
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: Online via Zoom

February is Low Vision Awareness Month! Join UBC’s Centre for Workplace Accessibility in welcoming guests from Frontier Accessibility Solutions, Vision Loss Rehabilitation Canada (VLRC) and Canadian National Institute for the Blind (CNIB) to discuss inclusive workplace practices including assistive technology, accessible hiring, accessible meetings, and workplace accommodations.

Guests include:

  • Monica Enica, Manager, Frontier Accessibility Solutions
  • Brian Mackie, Assistive Technology Specialist, VLRC
  • Matthew Ellies, Occupational Therapist, VLRC
  • Lucas Lau, Outreach Coordinator, Come to Work Program, CNIB


Accessibility:

This virtual event will include ASL interpretation and live captioning. Please contact the CWA if there is anything else that can be done to make this event more accessible to you.

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