Surrey Place
Anti-Ableism Workshop

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Workshop Agenda

Introduction and Level Setting

Module 1 - Understanding Ableism

Break

Module 2 - Implications of Ableism

Break

Module 3 - Actions for Change

Topics We’ll Explore

This session will include discussions related to:

  • Disability and disability justice

  • Accessibility

  • Ableism and audism

  • Inclusion, exclusion and bias.

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

  • 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

Workshop Slides (live link)

Workshop Slides (Word version)


Note: Slides will not be printed for the workshop.

Module 1

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

  1. When you were a child, what did you want to be when you grew up and why?

  2. When was the last time you felt truly, seen, heard, valued and like your opinion mattered?

  3. When was the last time you felt unfairly judged, misunderstood, underestimated?

  4. Complete the sentence - my relationship to disability is?

  5. Why might it be important to share one’s relationship to disability?

  6. Share some ‘aha moments’ about these storylines.

Letters to You

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

Module 2

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

PDF - Reflections on Ableism Worksheet 
Word - Reflection on Ableism Worksheet

Prompt, Questions, Self-Relfection

  1. What are one or two ways that ableism has shown up in yourself, your team or your workplace?

Module 3

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

PDF - Anti-Ableism Worksheet 
Word - Anti-Ableism Worksheet