Announcements

When:
October 13, 2017
Contact:
Zahra Brown
Tel:
x4825

What are Alternate Formats?

Alternate formats present printed or electronic documents in different formats in order to ensure everyone has equal access to the information which is required under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). Persons with disabilities often use adaptive/assistive technology that require an alternate/accessible format so the technology can access the information in a specific manner for the user. It is best to plan ahead and to prepare your information in an accessible manner. For example, if a MS Word document is formatted, and structured correctly in the beginning, it will ensure the file is not only accessible but can also be converted into a variety of different alternate formats (e.g. PDF or braille) while retaining its accessibility features; this is sometimes referred to as “conversion ready”.

Examples of Alternate Formats

Common alternate formats include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Electronic text, such as Word documents or PDF’s
  • Large Print in 16-20 point font or larger;
  • Verbal explanation of a written document;
  • Video Captioning, transcripts;
  • DAISY Digital Audio;
  • Braille;
  • Sign language interpretation.

How can your school or department inform the public that the information you distribute will be provided in alternate formats upon request?

Under the AODA Customer Service Standard, Humber College is required to notify the public about the availability of information in alternate formats. This means that Humber must inform the public that, upon request, the information it creates, receives, and distributes will be provided in alternate formats.

You can do one, or all, of the following:

  1. Include an accessibility footer on the information that your school or department creates and distributes. For example, the footer can state the following:

    This document is available in an alternate format upon request
     
  2. A message can be posted on your school or department’s website. Please see below for an example of a website message:

    If you require any information on our website or any of the information that our school/department distributes in an alternate format, please contact: (include the name and contact information of a designated contact person)
     
  3. A poster can be created indicating that alternate formats will be provided upon request and display the information in visible areas throughout your school or department.

For more information contact, Zahra Brown, Equity Generalist, x4825

Thank you for your continued support in ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA (2005)

When:
October 13, 2017
Contact:
Jodie Glean
Tel:
x5685
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

What is WCAG 2.0? 

Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.0 defines how to make web content more accessible to people with disabilities. Accessibility involves a wide range of disabilities, including visual, auditory, physical, speech, cognitive, language, learning, and neurological disabilities. The Information & Communication Standards under AODA requires current Humber websites to conform to WCAG 2.0 level A and subsequently level AA by 2021. Web accessibility is about everyone being able to access Humber's websites successfully, including people using handheld devices, WebTV and in-car browsers.

The Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity has developed a WCAG 2.0 level A and level AA Checklist to support Humber’s web developers and website content providers. For this and other accessibility related resources contact: Jodie Glean, jodie.glean@humber.ca.

When:
October 13, 2017
Contact:
Jodie Glean
Tel:
x5685
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

According to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA), Humber College is required to train all members of the organization on accessibility standards.

There are three AODA mandatory online training programs administered by the Centre for Human Rights, Equity & Diversity. All Humber employees are required to complete these three (3) trainings:

1. Customer Service Standards Training

The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) underwent recent changes as of July 1, 2016. As a result, Humber was required to update its training on the Customer Service Standards. All Humber employees must complete the revised AODA Customer Service Standards Online Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

2. Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators (AATE)

The Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators requires Humber College to provide educators with accessibility awareness training. All Humber employees are required to complete the online Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators.

Please note: All employees within an educational institution are defined as educators.

The online training module can be accessed here.

3. Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation/Ontario Human Rights Code Training (IASR/OHRC)

The IASR/OHRC training covers the established accessibility standards in information and communications, employment, transportation and the built environment. All Humber employees must complete the IASR/OHRC Training.

The online training module can be accessed here.

Thank you for ensuring Humber’s compliance with the AODA.

When:
October 12, 2017

Humber Alert isn’t just for weather notifications – it’s used for other campus issues, including power outages, evacuations and emergency/public safety issues.

Don’t miss the next Humber Alert – sign up today!

Sign up at humber.bbcportal.com

When:
October 12, 2017
Contact:
Emily Eyre
Tel:
x4205

In the event of a strike, please be advised that many of our vendors will not cross the picket line to make deliveries.

If you need to purchase anything please purchase directly using your corporate credit card, or have someone in your school/department make the purchase on your behalf. If you need assistance, please contact any of the purchasing staff and we will accommodate your needs as best possible.

Regards, 

Emily Eyre
Manager of Purchasing

When:
October 12, 2017
Contact:
MaryAnn Gregoris
Tel:
x5449
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

Fire Prevention Week: October 8-17, 2017

Do you know two ways out? Know your surroundings, and identify your fire exits.
Do you know Humber's Fire Procedures? They are located in departmental offices, meeting rooms and all classrooms.

Humber has an Emergency Response Team (ERT). They assist with a variety of emergencies including fire alarms and are located at all campus locations. If you would like to be a member of this team, please contact MaryAnn Gregoris at maryann.gregoris@humber.ca.

In light of Fire Prevention Week, we would like to remind all staff and students to register for Humber ALERT. Humber Alert allows you to receive notifications in the event of an emergency.

When:
October 12, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

We're making changes to serve you better West Humber Trail!

Parks, Forestry and Recreation will be carrying out the rehabilitation project commencing Sept. 2017.

The anticipated project schedule is as follows:

  • Construction is to commence Sept. 2017
  • Completion is anticipated in Nov. 2017 (Weather Permitting)

The work involves the implementation of new pathways including new culverts from the pond to the Humber River. The pathway will be CLOSED during construction. Please use alternate routes during this time.

See Toronto.ca/parks or call 311 for more information.

When:
October 12, 2017

The Business School is pleased to share the September 2017 edition of the Business School's monthly Dean's Newsletter. 

Visit business.humber.ca/deansnewsletter

When:
October 11, 2017

On Thursday, October 5, 2017, the Business School Placement Centre hosted their annual Employer Appreciation Event at the Humber Lakeshore Campus.

Almost 400 attendees were welcomed into the beautiful G Commons. Of those attendees, over 160 were industry partners who have continued to successfully support students through work integrated learning opportunities. Our student volunteers worked tirelessly to promote their programs and engage in thoughtful conversations with industry partners, faculty, staff and other students.

This open house and social served as a thank you for our employers who continue to support our students, while also providing students of the Business School an opportunity to promote their programs, and liaise with industry professionals to grow their networks.

The event was a great success and valuable connections were made.

The Business School Placement Centre would like to thank our industry partners, faculty, administration, students and guests whose presence contributed to the event’s success.

When:
October 11, 2017
Posters/Attachments: Event Poster

The third episode of NEXTcast is now live on Soundcloud and iTunes! In this episode, we talk to Media Foundation program coordinator Nicola Winstanley about using team-building exercises in her classes. We also find out what her team-building nickname is...

soundcloud.com/humbernextcast/nextcast-episode-3-nicola-winstanley

Humber NEXTcast is a new podcast about teaching and learning, created by Humber Press and the Centre for Teaching & Learning. New episodes go up every two weeks.

Please subscribe and leave a comment. To suggest a future guest or topic for NEXTcast, email Humber Press at humberpress@humber.ca.

 

 

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