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Say This, Not That (Talking about Disabilities)

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Educational/Awareness Disability Awareness Week Learning Opportunity Personal Development

Wed, Mar 11, 2026

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM EDT (GMT-4)

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There is often confusion about the definition of disability and the appropriate language around disabilities. Also, many may have also heard the term ableism, but not understand what it means and its prevalence in society.

Join this session to raise awareness about the meaning of disability and suggestions on how to talk about them. Review ableism and examples of practices that you can incorporate to help reduce create safer environments for those with disabilities.

This session is for students, staff and faculty. Registration is required.

You are welcome to join either in person or virtually.

Please email Kate Wiley (kwiley@niagaracollege.ca) with any questions or for more information.

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Co-hosted with: Student Engagement (OWNER), Niagara College Student Administrative Council, Health Wellness & Accessibility , Equity, Diversity and Inclusion