Building Awareness of Disabilities

Date/Time
Date(s) - Jan 30, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location
Vancouver Westside Hub at Kitsilano Neighbourhood House

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Description:

This session will support participants in understanding disabilities to enhance awareness of communication disorders, vision impairments, learning disabilities, autism and physical disabilities. Participants will also learn about helpful resources they can access for adapting environments that support early learning and successful inclusion.

Objectives:

• Enhance awareness of various types of disabilities.
• Have a discussion about inclusion.
• Learn about available resources to adapt environments and support children and families.

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Target Audience
Suitable for students, parents, novice, intermediate and experienced early learning child care professionals working with children of all ages, from infant/toddlers to school age children, including children with extra support needs.

Online
No

Professional Development Certificate
Yes

Professional Development Certificate Credit Hours
2

Registration Fee
Fee: $35 | FCC Fee: $20

Registration Contact Email
rng@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
6047095661

Registration Link
http://events.constantcontact.com/register/event?llr=rs5phugab&oeidk=a07eft0e6ew398f607b

Presenter(s)
Andrea James

Presenter Information
Andrea has been an Early Childhood Educator for the last 30 years and is currently an ECE instructor at Langara College. Her keen interests lie in the area of inclusive practice and the importance of relationship development when working with young children.

Event Sponsors
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

Registration Space
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