‘Equity for everyone’: Lethbridge Polytechnic launches accessibility micro-credential [Video]

LETHBRIDGE –

To enhance inclusivity at Lethbridge Polytechnic, the institution has launched a new accessibility micro-credential.

“It provides a common language and understanding of what accessibility services is, people’s basic human rights and how to navigate it here at the polytechnic,” said Mark Davids, accessibility manager at Lethbridge Polytechnic.

The new bite-sized, non-credit micro-credential will be used to teach students, faculty and the community about services offered to help those with disabilities.

“Distractions are a huge thing,” said second-year practical nursing student Niculina Jensen, who has ADHD.

“When you get to a college level or polytechnic level, you have to be able to understand that content, so having these spaces is essential for students.”

Students, faculty and parents can complete the 40-minute course through the polytechnic’s internal learning hub.

“I would say (students are) 50 per cent more successful than without it,” Jensen said.

“It gives them the chance to be on …