Breaking Barriers 2026 - Agenda
| Time (MDT) | Location | Event |
| 8:00-8:45 AM | Azrieli Atrium | Check-In: Light Breakfast, Exhibitor Booth Viewing, Networking |
| 8:45-10:30 AM | Theatre One | Opening Remarks Keynote Speakers: Dr. Bonita Sawatzky: Is it anti-ableism or pro-ability? Dr. Victoria Fast: Beyond Ramps: Making Hidden Barriers Visible in the Built Environment |
| 10:30-11:00 AM | Azrieli Atrium | Break: Light Snack, Exhibitor Booth Viewing, Research Poster Viewing |
| 11:00-11:45 AM | Theatre One | Keynote Speaker: Dr. Danielle Peers: Disability Justice: Methodological Offerings for Transforming Research Processes, Impacts and Imaginations |
| 11:45 AM-1:00 PM | Azrieli Atrium | Research Poster and Exhibitor Booth Viewing Lunch & Networking |
| 1:00-2:15 PM | Theatre One | Keynote Speakers: Dr. Matt Christison: Insights to Lessen Ableism: Individuality, Independence, Inquiry and Innovation Dr. Stephanie Chipeur: How to Respond to Ableism with a Human Rights Complaint |
| 2:15-3:00 PM | Theatre One | Group and Personal Reflections Concluding Remarks: Dr. Ranita Manocha |
| 3:00-4:00 PM | Azrieli Atrium | Exhibitor Booth Viewing & Networking |
PLEASE NOTE, MASK REQUIREMENT:
An event speaker has significant disabilities that impact their capacity to fight off respiratory viruses. They request that all attendees mask, and that those who are not masked attend virtually. Masks will be provided at the event.