Breaking Barriers 2026 - Agenda

Time & LocationEvent

8:00-8:45 AM

Azrieli Atrium

Check-In: Light Breakfast, Exhibitor Booth Viewing, Networking

8:45-10:30 AM

Theatre One

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, & Light Snack

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.