CCR & City of Greater Sudbury Anti-Ableism Workshop

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Schedule Agenda Slides

Workshop Agenda

Introduction and Level Setting

Module 1 - Disability Storylines

Module 2 - Ableism

Module 3 - Anti-Ableism

Module 4 - Action Planning

Topics We’ll Explore

This session will include discussions related to:

Disability and disability justice
Accessibility
Ableism and audism
Inclusion, exclusion and bias
Disability community and joy.

How We’ll Learn Togteher

We’ll use a range of facilitation tools to support different learning styles and foster engagement:

Presentation-style facilitation
Movie clips and audio recordings
Self-reflection exercises
Group discussions
Worksheets
Storytelling through facilitation
Post-it and flipchart activities
Interactive web-based collaboration via Mentimeter (access code provided during the session; can be accessed via smartphone, tablet, or computer)
Accessibility and Comfort
There will be 2–3 scheduled breaks, and you're welcome to care for your needs at any time during our time together.
You may be invited to move around the space (participation is optional).

We’re committed to creating a space where everyone can engage meaningfully. If any of these tools or approaches present barriers, we’d love to work with you to find alternatives that feel more accessible. Please connect with Elisabeth at elisabeth@inclusive-experiences.ca—we're happy to adapt the session in ways that support your participation.

Workshop Slides

Live Link - Workshop Slides

Word (simple text) - Workshop Slide

Note: Slides will not be printed for the workshop.

Module 1

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up and why?
When was the last time you felt truly, seen, heard, valued and like your opinion mattered?
When was the last time you felt unfairly judged, misunderstood, underestimated?
Complete the sentence - my relationship to disability is…

Module 2

Note: This worksheet will be printed and provided at the workshop.

fillable pdf - Reflections on Ableism Worksheet

Word - Reflection on Ableism Worksheet

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

Silent reflection: what do you want to remember about the letters?
Peer discussion: what stood out, surprised or struck you?
Group discussion: where is ableism showing up in yourself, team and organization?
What are one or two ways that ableism has shown up in yourself, your team or your workplace?
Share any ah-ha moments with your peers.

Letters to You

Note: For confidentiality purposes these will be posted just in time for the workshop and shared ona separate webpage via multiple formats. Thank you for your understanding.

Module 3

Note: This worksheet will be printed and provided at the workshop.

Anti-Ableism Action Plan Worksheet (pdf)

Word - Anti-Ableism Action Plan Worksheet

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

What makes you great at your job?
What actions could you take to become anti-ableist?
What actions could your team, organisation, or sector take to become anti-ableist?
Share one or two ideas that could help build a more anti-ableist future.

Module 4

Case Studies: Click here for audio and transcripts of the Case Studies

*Case Studies will be printed for the workshop

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

Turn up the Volume On… (Start)
New anti-ableist actions, deeper commitment, more resourcing.
Turn down the Volume On… (Stop)
Ableist assumptions, outdated practices, harmful norms.
Repeat & Sustain… (Continue)
Keep doing this — it’s working!
Rethink & Refresh… (Pause)
What needs to be revisited, updated, re-evaluated with an anti-ableist lens?