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Building Awareness of Disabilities

Westcoast Child Care Child Growth and Development, Child Health and Wellbeing, Curriculum/Program Development, Early Care and Education, Family Support, Service Partnership: Vancouver Early Years Partnership, Service System: CCRR Comments Off on Building Awareness of Disabilities
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Date/Time
Date(s) - Jul 3, 2019
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Location
Westcoast Child Care Resource Centre

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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 care and learning 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 hours

Registration Fee
ECE $35 | FCC $20 (with promo code)

Registration Space
Filling Up!

Registration Contact Email
rng@wstcoast.org

Registration Contact Phone Number
604-709-5661 ext. 221

Registration Link
https://www.wstcoast.org/workshops/calendar/building-awareness-disabilities-1?occurrenceID=493

Prerequisite(s)
It is important to be aware of Westcoast’s Policies. By registering for our workshops and courses, participants declare they have read, understood and agree with Westcoast refund, cancellation and workshop policies.

Required Materials
none

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 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

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