[community] Call for participation - CBC/Radio Canada consultations at Toronto Public Library
accessibleservices
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Mon Dec 5 16:27:15 UTC 2022
Hello Inclusive Design Community:
Sharing a call for participation which may be of interest.
Thank you,
Winona
Accessibility Services
Toronto Public Library
accessibleservices at tpl.ca<mailto:accessibleservices at tpl.ca>
416-393-7099
tpl.ca/accessibility
From: accessibleservices <accessibleservices at tpl.ca>
Sent: Friday, December 2, 2022 2:08 PM
To: accessibleservices <accessibleservices at tpl.ca>
Subject: Invitation - CBC/Radio-Canada and Toronto Public Library Accessibility Consultations: December 8-15, 2022
Dear community members, colleagues, and friends:
We are requesting your participation, or the participation of your members, in a consultation initiative led by CBC/Radio-Canada and Toronto Public Library on the topic of accessibility.
Full details and registration information are available online: Let's Discuss Accessibility!<https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/accessibility-consultations>
This year, CBC/Radio-Canada is developing its first National Accessibility Plan. This is a unique opportunity to work with Canadians to imagine what an accessible, barrier-free public broadcaster could look like. CBC/Radio-Canada has partnered with public libraries across the country, including Toronto Public Library, to open a dialogue about the needs and priorities of people living with disabilities and people who are Deaf. We want to hear your thoughts on questions such as:
* How do you feel people with disabilities and people who are Deaf are portrayed in the media?
* What are the biggest barriers you face when consuming CBC/Radio-Canada and Toronto Public Library content?
* How can we improve our relationships with different communities?
Consultations will be held online and in person, in English and in American Sign Language (ASL). Sessions will last 90 minutes, and measures will be taken to make them accessible to all.
Registration page<https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpbnOyYao102oRtYD6Ps6m2n37JSycXrGos5zz5HHIj7T8ig/viewform>. For help to register, please email consultations-accessibility at cbc.ca<mailto:consultations-accessibility at cbc.ca> or call 416-393-7099.
Consultations in English:
* Thursday, December 8, 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8)
* Monday, December 12, 10:00 to 11:30 AM, online
Consultations in ASL:
* Tuesday, December 13, 6:00 to 7:30 PM, Toronto Reference Library (789 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 2G8)
* Thursday, December 15, 2:00 to 3:30 PM, online
For more information, please visit Let's Discuss Accessibility!<https://cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/working-with-us/jobs/accessibility-consultations>
Please share widely. A flyer is attached.
Sincerely,
Winona
Accessibility Services
Toronto Public Library
accessibleservices at tpl.ca<mailto:accessibleservices at tpl.ca>
416-393-7099
tpl.ca/accessibility
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