Are you getting questions about registration? 

The International Centre is hosting a series of "How to Register" virtual workshops designed specifically for international students. The workshop will last one-hour and will consist of a half-hour presentation and then a Q&A session. The workshop will answer commonly asked questions such as "Why do I have a study permit hold?" and "When can I register?".

We encourage you to send this to any International student who would like more registration information and to have their questions answered. 

View the full list of workshop dates and attendee link on the  International's Events Calendar happening from March 22 to 28. 

A study from Western University surveyed 83 students with disabilities to explore disabled students' lived experiences. Results from this research are summarized. 

• Out of the 83 respondents, only two identified as having a visible disability, while 17 identified as having both a visible and an invisible disability. 
• The study found access fatigue is an additional stressor for learners with disabilities and is often compounded by issues such as food and housing insecurity, and financial challenges. 
• Access fatigue is the exhaustion experienced by people with disabilities as the result of the additional labour incurred from requesting their accessibility needs.  
• It includes the time and energy to gather and secure documentation (physician reports, assessments) to access accommodations. Physicians often charge to complete medical reports; this financial cost can be an additional source of access fatigue.  
• One student shared “It seems like I have to qualify my struggles more often and justify a need for support to a degree that seems unwarranted.” 
• In post-secondary, often learners must register with multiple service areas to address all their needs which can result in access fatigue. 
• Four teaching practices were identified to reduce access fatigue: flexible deadlines, hybrid course delivery, posting of slides in advance and captioning of audiovisual material. 

View the full article.

Visit our ALS Information for Faculty website to learn more about accommodating students with disabilities. 

Please email us at accessible-learning@humber.ca with suggestions for key accessibility-related topics that you would like us to address through the Communiqué. 

At Humber College, we are committed to advancing knowledge and understanding of aging within the context of community living. The Aging in Community Education & Research (ACER) hub represents our dedication to exploring innovative solutions and educational strategies that support aging in community. By fostering a collaborative environment, ACER seeks to bridge gaps between research, practice, and real-world applications, ensuring that our communities are inclusive, supportive, and adapt to the needs and interests of older adults.

Consistent with this commitment, we host a Community of Interest (CI) that convenes every third Thursday of the month. The next Community of Interest (CI) meeting is scheduled for noon on Thursday, March 21, 2024, and we invite all those interested in contributing to this vital conversation to join us. 

During our recent CI gathering on Thursday, February 15, 2024, participants shared valuable perspectives and innovative ideas, including:

• Exploring intergenerational housing models and the role of caregivers in family dynamics, proposing a global student-led data collection initiative that focuses on existing models and potential strategies.
• Investigating the use of virtual reality to support adults with dementia, highlighted by an upcoming Humber College event dedicated to this innovative approach: Humber Emerging Technology & Dementia Design Challenge
• Sharing insights on the efficient use of resources and "Men's Shed" for mental health strategies targeting older men, advocating for the integration of older adults in the workplace.
• Discussing the potential of "social prescribing" and holistic approaches to aging.
• Examining the effectiveness of technology-enabled exercise sessions for older adults.
• Advocating for "nature prescribing," mindfulness, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) as alternative health strategies outside of long-term care settings.
• Encouraging the application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in developing solutions for older adults.
• Sharing research and ideas on the role of interior design in enhancing living environment

Learn more and register now

Join us in shaping a future where aging in community is supported and celebrated through innovative research and collaborative engagement. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of older adults and the communities that embrace them.

March 23 to April 14 is SFQ Season! 

Please review these important points about the Winter 2024 Student Feedback Questionnaires (SFQs) for students in post-secondary courses. 

Please note these two important pieces of information: 

1. Instructors, please schedule 20 minutes of in-class time when students will complete the SFQ. 
2. Instructors must enable the SFQ in Blackboard following this process: 

• Select "Books & Tools" (Details & Actions, left course content menu) 
• Click "+" next to "Student Feedback Questionnaire" 
• Once added to the course content, make the SFQ visible for students. 

Visual instructions are available. 

Learn more about the SFQs.