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Overview
What you will study
On completion of the Accessible Spaces 101 course offered by Athabasca University , participants will understand how people with disabilities interact with the built environment, to communicate in a respectful and inclusive manner, and to apply universal design principles to designing, operating, and delivering services in physical spaces.
The course is divided into easy to manage modules with an introduction to orient you to the course material and a conclusion that reinstates the topics covered. The course also includes a guide to help you stay on track.
Programme Structure
The program focuses on:
- How people with disabilities interact with the built environment
- Communicating in a respectful and inclusive manner
- Designing, operating, and delivering services in physical spaces
- Understanding Disability
- Universal Design
- Legal Framework and Compliance
- How to Measure Accessibility
Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 14 days
Start dates & application deadlines
You can apply for and start this programme anytime.
More details
- On-Demand
Language
English
Delivered
Online
- Self-paced
Disciplines
Community Development View 7 other Short Courses in Community Development in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- Architects
- HR and operations managers pursuing an inclusive hiring strategy.
- Property and facility managers of commercial and multi-unit residential buildings wishing to know more about inclusive design before renovating a space.
- Municipal planners looking to hire external RHFAC Professionals to get their buildings rated.
- Federally regulated entities wishing to train cross-functional teams due to the Accessible Canada Act.
- Occupational therapists looking to reduce barriers in their clients’ environment; and
- People with disabilities and advocates looking to remove barriers in their community.
Tuition Fee
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International
720 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 CAD for the full programme during 14 days. -
National
720 CAD/fullTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 720 CAD for the full programme during 14 days.
Funding
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