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Pathways to Belonging<\/strong> is a 3-day, in-person symposium bringing together a cross-section of scholars, students, practitioners, and community voices to co-create a new vision for academic accommodations in Canada. Our aim is to build a flexible, community-informed \u201cAffirming Framework\u201d that supports all learners by centering diverse ways of thinking, learning, and being.[\/et_pb_fullwidth_header][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ admin_label=”Symposium themes” _builder_version=”4.27.4″ custom_padding=”2%||2%||false|false” collapsed=”on” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ header_text_align=”center” header_2_font=”|600|||||||” header_2_text_color=”#005493″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”]<\/p>\n

Symposium themes<\/h2>\n

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From policy to practice\u2014what\u2019s working, what\u2019s not, and what needs to evolve?<\/p>\n

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How do institutional norms unintentionally create barriers\u2014and what does real support look like?<\/p>\n

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How can we move beyond Western models of access to something more relational, inclusive, and just?<\/p>\n

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What you will experience<\/h2>\n

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Six powerful keynote speakers from across sectors<\/p>\n

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Dynamic panel conversations with scholars, students and practitioners<\/p>\n

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Lived-experience storytelling and open dialogue<\/p>\n

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World caf\u00e9 breakout sessions to dig deep into shared challenges<\/p>\n

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A hands-on priority-setting session to shape future recommendations<\/p>\n

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