"It is with the deepest sadness that we announce the passing of Dr. With files from the Faculty of Arts, Stephen Markan, and James Nicoll. Register for the event via Portal.Ī recording of the keynote will be made available and accessible for 20 days after the event. The virtual event will be held on Friday, December 3 from 1:30 p.m. He has been profiled on 60 Minutes and has graced the TED stage among many others.Ĭhris is providing his unique perspective in the design of new Waterloo Eye Institute at the School of Optometry & Vision Science as a consultant with the HOK architecture design team to ensure the project is accessible for patients, visitors, employees and our students.Ĭhris teaches accessibility and Universal Design at the University of California, Berkeley, serves on the Board of Directors for the LightHouse for the Blind & Visually Impaired and has a gubernatorial appointment to the California Commission on Disability Access. Downey will be speaking on how designing for disability improves the experience for everyone. “In designing a city for the blind, I hope you realize that it actually would be a more inclusive, a more equitable, a more just city for all,” Downey said.Īs one of the few practicing blind architects in the world, Chris has been featured in local, national, and international media stories and speaks regularly about his many “outsights” (aka insights) since losing his sight. Today, he helps designers innovate with the disabled in mind. In 2008, Downey’s life and practice were transformed when he unexpectedly lost his sight. In recognition of this year’s theme, the Office of the Associate Provost, Human Resources will host award-winning architect Chris Downey for a keynote event. This year’s theme, “ Leadership and participation of persons with disabilities toward an inclusive, accessible and sustainable post-COVID-19 world,” gives the chance to celebrate the innovation and progress persons with disabilities have brought to many different fields. Since then, the day has been observed globally with a different focus each year. In 1992, the United Nations declared December 3 International Day of Persons with Disabilities. Waterloo welcomes Chris Downey to speak on International Day of Persons with Disabilities Every year for the past seven years, Waterloo faculty, staff and retirees have been a crucial part of our Giving Tuesday success. A message from the Office of Advancement.Īll the action takes place on our Giving Tuesday website, where you can make your gift, see who else made a gift, track the progress of each challenge, and see which ones have received the most support - and the most donors.
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