Here are some of the highlights for this micro-credential.
No admission requirements, no application process, no pre-requisites, open to anyone
Learn at your own pace using a computer, tablet or smartphone
Take up to 90 days to complete the course
Receive a certificate of course completion and digital badge for successfully completing the course which can be shared on social media (e.g. LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter), downloaded as a PDF, or even embedded in an email signature
In this short online self-directed course, learners will explore how to make Ontario accessible by learning about Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Learners will discover the programs and services included in this Act, and how to provide quality accessible customer service within businesses. Learners will also discover the various service animals available to support individuals with disabilities and how they are used to support accommodations. Lastly, learners will discuss and reflect on accessibility within their own communities and workplace settings, and describe strategies and solutions that can increase accessibility within organizations.
Review the curriculum below to see the topics covered.
Learners who successfully complete the course will earn a digital badge and certificate of course completion that can be downloaded and shared via social media.
You will have access to the course for 90 days to work through the content.
Upon successful completion of this micro-credential, learners should be able to:
Define Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Identify the services and programs included in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Discuss the barriers that are often present within inaccessible organizations
Discuss how to increase accessibility within communities and workplace environments
Reflect on interactions, accommodations, and encounters with service animals and how to improve these experiences
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Introduction from Sault College's eLearning Department
Before we begin...
What is asynchronous online self-directed learning?
Learner Resources and Supports
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Navigation
Learner Introductions
Discussion Forum: Learner Engagement
Technical Discussion Forum
Frequently Asked Questions
Help & Contact Information
Welcome and Micro-credential Information
Micro-credential Overview
Learning Outcomes & Goals
Modes of Learning
Instructions
Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)
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