Webday Wednesday - Good Design is Inclusive Design

Good Design is Inclusive Design
Date: April 1, 2020
Presenters: Lorene Casiez and Jesse Klimitz

SESSION:

Over the last 150 years, Canada has taken a continuous and ever-changing journey towards greater inclusivity and equality. Its architecture is no different. Recent changes in municipal, provincial and federal legislation have codified a greater commitment to accessibility within the built environment, while best practices go even further. Integrating accessible design is a key component for creating inclusive environments. 

By elevating the human experience through built environments that embody inclusivity, resilience, and connectivity, we can improve the quality of life for all, as well as the value of space for its owners and users. 

Join industry experts Lorene Casiez and Jesse Kilmitz of Human Space for a discussion of how architects can create better spaces by incorporating inclusive and accessible design strategies, demonstrated through case studies and examples of best practices.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
At the completion of this session, the participant/learner will be able to:

• To explain the relationship between accessibility based legislation that applies to the built environment in Ontario and Canada. 
• To explain the broad range of disabilities and design features to consider. 
• To explain the value associated with inclusive spaces. 
• To analyze how to seamlessly integrate accessible and inclusive design strategies. 

Continuing education learning hours: 1 credit

Lorene Casiez BScN, MN, BDes, WELL AP 

Associate, Accessibility and Wellness Practice Lead
Human Space a division of Quadrangle 

Lorene coordinates and manages all aspects of Human Space, a division of Quadrangle, including team operations, project delivery and client relationships. 

It is her goal to impress upon designers and builders the importance of creating environments that can be enjoyed by all and to help apply the lens of inclusion to all decisions made about a project. She has led complex building accessibility audits, consulted on large scale design projects for all building types and has created numerous accessibility-based design guidelines. Her experience includes working with interdisciplinary teams that include architecture firms, municipalities, and government bodies such as Infrastructure Ontario.

Jesse Klimitz B.A., M.Arch., MRAIC, OAA, Fitwel Ambassador

Human Space | Director

As the Director of Human Space, Jesse is responsible for oversight of
the consulting practice and its strategic growth.

He provides guidance and direction to the team, directs the business development and marketing efforts, manages client relationships and works to establish new collaborative initiatives. In addition to high level leadership, he also engages in key projects, public speaking and educating others.

Jesse is a registered Architect with the Ontario Association of Architects and an Accessibility Strategist with experience in residential, commercial, mixed-use and accessibility consulting on major institutional projects, including the Toronto 2015 Pan Am/Parapan Am Games sports venues. Jesse is also the Director of Business Development at Quadrangle, leading an in-house team of marketing, research, design and communication professionals.

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Monday,  March 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. ET

WEBINAR REGISTRATION FEE:
$50 for RAIC members, plus applicable taxes.
$75 for non-members, plus applicable taxes.

SCHEDULE: The Webinar will take place on Wednesday,  April 1, 2020, at 1 p.m. ET in English.
The Canada-wide schedule by time zone is:

More information, including online access instructions and a PDF copy of the slides, will be sent to you by email on the Tuesday prior to the Webday webinar. 

*Purchase of webinars and events are non-transferable.