Creating Accessible Global Experiences & Universal Design

In response to the global pandemic, we launched virtual mobility programs in the summer of 2020. We immediately recognized the added value of this alternate mode of delivery as we have been able to provide virtual global experiences to a broader range of students from a wider variety of academic programs than ever before. Our goal is to expand our suite of virtual programs with the purpose of providing accessible employment and international experiences for all student groups, but in particular students with disabilities. Our staff require additional training in developing programming for virtual delivery using Universal Design in Learning.

Latest Publications

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Strengthening Canada’s Global Skills: Our submission to the House of Commons Standing Committee on Finance Pre-budget Consultations in Advance of Budget 2024

The program has equipped a new generation of students, from all backgrounds, with global skills necessary to meet Canada’s ever evolving labour market needs. It is now time to make the program a permanent part of Canada’s skills strategy and approach to international education.

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Louisane LeBlanc: If the Global Skills Opportunity pilot ends, Canadians with disabilities will miss out

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Seventy new GSO projects to support hundreds of students’ global work and study experiences

With funding from Economic and Social Development Canada, the new GSO projects will allow hundreds more Canadian students to gain invaluable global skills through international work and study experiences in countries around the world.