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Annual Accessibility Report September 2011

Annual Accessibility Report September 2011. Building Inclusive Communities. Success For All. BEING whole and Holy BELONGING in Community BECOMING Catholic Graduates. Background and Policy. The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act June 2005

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Annual Accessibility Report September 2011

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  1. Annual Accessibility ReportSeptember 2011 Building Inclusive Communities

  2. Success For All BEING whole and Holy BELONGING in Community BECOMING Catholic Graduates

  3. Background and Policy The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act June 2005 Ontario’s Accessible Customer Service Standard January 2010 Realizing the Promise of Diversity: Ontario’s Equity and Inclusive Education Strategy Ministry of Education, 2009 to 2012

  4. Committee Members

  5. Aim The plan describes the measures that the London District Catholic School Board has taken in the past and measures that will be taken: • To identify • To removeand • To prevent barriersfor people with disabilities who work in, use or attend school board facilities and services

  6. Barriers • Physical/Architectural • Communication/Information • Attitudinal • Technological • Policy/Practice

  7. Accomplishments

  8. Accomplishments …Physical and Architectural Barrier Free Washroomadded to • Notre Dame Accessible playground structure planning • St. Patrick’s Woodstock Ramps added to St. Charles Modification to School to Community Pathways Program • St. Joseph High School • Consultation on new Secondary School Plan

  9. Accomplishments …Physical and Architectural Sound Field FM speakers relocated or installedat Blessed Sacrament, St. Bernadette, St. Anne’s, St. Robert, St. Theresa, St. George, Jean Vanier Automatic Door Openers added to HFFI and RMC Therapy/Quiet Room added to St. Robert Defibrillator added to STA

  10. Accomplishments…Communication and Information Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learningprofessional development focus Classroom Teams Positive Behaviour Support Team Training and Support www.mentalhealth4kids “The best prt of the trip was sitting with my friend!” David Grade 1

  11. Communication and Information Accomplishments…Communication and Information Orientation Trainingto build educators’ capacity to serve students with special needs in their classroom Tier One Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Awareness Training Parent Connection Newsletter

  12. Accomplishments…Attitudinal Physical Education and Recreation Program School Effectiveness Framework Learning for All K-12 Professional Development

  13. Accomplishments…Technological Premier Program Database Webcam Communication Specialized Equipment and/or Software and Training e-Learning Credit Courses Participation Model/SMARTboards

  14. Looking ahead

  15. Looking ahead…Physical and Architectural Accessible washroomswill continue to be added to major renovation projects at schools Accessible playground structureswill continue to be installed in partnership with Catholic School Parent Advisory Councils Web-based inventoryof specialized equipment developed and operationlized Consultation regarding construction of new secondary school

  16. Looking ahead…Communication and Information Continue to develop web-based program and information resourcesfor staff and parents in order to enhance accessibility The annual Public Consultationwill be hosted to seek input regarding the LDCSB’s Special Education Plan IEP audit – Vision, Hearing Continue to develop capacity of Classroom Teams Focus on supporting students in the regular classroom.

  17. Looking ahead…Attitudinal Coaching to Inclusion Conference October 28, 2011 Continue to provide information and educational sessionsfor students, staff and community members regarding accessibility issues and inclusion practices “Learning For All: K-12”will continue to be implemented this year Integrated Program Support and Resourceswill be available for schools as part of the School Effectiveness Framework.

  18. Looking Ahead…Technological Program Web Resourceswill be added to the Program Department website/sharepoint Premier Technology Special Education databaseexpanded SMARTboard technology in SCPP Increase accessibility of curriculum through technology

  19. Looking Ahead…Technological Looking Ahead…Policy and Practice Looking Ahead…Technological Looking Ahead…Technological • Equity, Inclusion and Diversity Implementation of policies • Behaviour Management Systems Training • Transition Planning Focus • Monitoring process for Ontario’s Accessible Customer Service Standard - The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, built into the AAP

  20. African Proverb If you want to go quickly… go alone. If you want to go far… go together.

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