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Reframing Ability
Ability is a spectrum, yet a spectrum still has two ends. So, in order to create a universal design inclusive for all, we should first understand the needs of everyone in the “all.”
How should I communicate with a person with a disability? Is that even how I should refer to them, “person with a disability” or is that not inclusive? How about viewing disability as a spectrum instead of a binary, would that help or trouble a person with a disability in accessing accommodations? Who can even access accommodations, I mean I don’t have an official paper proving that I need it, can I still get support? If you previously asked one of these questions or if you cannot find answers as you read through them, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, our host Susu B. had the pleasure of having Ray Peart, the Autism Program Coordinator at York University as the guest on an episode that aims to digest different aspects of ability. Ray’s expertise in conversations around UDL, also known as Universal Design Learning, allowed him to propose social, lingual and academic perspectives on approaching ability.
Resources
York University's CHREI Inclusion Week 2025
University Services
- Assistive Technology Lab
- Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
- Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
- Accessibility, Well-Bring and Counselling (AWC) Centre at Glendon
- Disability Services App
- Employee Well-being Office (for staff and faculty)
- Library Accessibility Services
- Interpreting and Notetaking (SAS)
- Strengthening Transitions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Program
- Campus Services and Business Operations (CSBO) – CSBO is responsible overall for planning, development, expansion, alteration, maintenance, and operation of all physical facilities (buildings, grounds and plant equipment) for the University.
Student Groups & Clubs providing services
- Able York
- Active Minds @ York University
- YFS AccessCentre
- Critical Disability Studies Student Association
- Holland Bloorview (HBY)
- ASL @ York
- Creative Arts Therapy Association at York University
- Devices 4 Disabilities
- Jack.org at York
- Reach out at York (RO)
- Team Unbreakable at York University
- World Parkinson’s Program (WPP)
Inclusion Lens: Event Management Tool
- Inclusion Lens - an Event Management Tool designed to assist York University in engaging all peoples in events!
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By York University, Department of Student Counselling, Health and Well-Being (SCHW)Ability is a spectrum, yet a spectrum still has two ends. So, in order to create a universal design inclusive for all, we should first understand the needs of everyone in the “all.”
How should I communicate with a person with a disability? Is that even how I should refer to them, “person with a disability” or is that not inclusive? How about viewing disability as a spectrum instead of a binary, would that help or trouble a person with a disability in accessing accommodations? Who can even access accommodations, I mean I don’t have an official paper proving that I need it, can I still get support? If you previously asked one of these questions or if you cannot find answers as you read through them, then this episode is for you.
In this episode, our host Susu B. had the pleasure of having Ray Peart, the Autism Program Coordinator at York University as the guest on an episode that aims to digest different aspects of ability. Ray’s expertise in conversations around UDL, also known as Universal Design Learning, allowed him to propose social, lingual and academic perspectives on approaching ability.
Resources
York University's CHREI Inclusion Week 2025
University Services
- Assistive Technology Lab
- Bursary for Students with Disabilities (BSWD)
- Student Accessibility Services (SAS)
- Accessibility, Well-Bring and Counselling (AWC) Centre at Glendon
- Disability Services App
- Employee Well-being Office (for staff and faculty)
- Library Accessibility Services
- Interpreting and Notetaking (SAS)
- Strengthening Transitions for Students with Autism Spectrum Disorders Program
- Campus Services and Business Operations (CSBO) – CSBO is responsible overall for planning, development, expansion, alteration, maintenance, and operation of all physical facilities (buildings, grounds and plant equipment) for the University.
Student Groups & Clubs providing services
- Able York
- Active Minds @ York University
- YFS AccessCentre
- Critical Disability Studies Student Association
- Holland Bloorview (HBY)
- ASL @ York
- Creative Arts Therapy Association at York University
- Devices 4 Disabilities
- Jack.org at York
- Reach out at York (RO)
- Team Unbreakable at York University
- World Parkinson’s Program (WPP)
Inclusion Lens: Event Management Tool
- Inclusion Lens - an Event Management Tool designed to assist York University in engaging all peoples in events!