The tools presented in this list, developed by various higher education institutions and organizations, are designed to support inclusive practices for students with disabilities. These tools provide practical resources to facilitate the welcome and support of students participating in internships or job placement programs and to foster inclusive communication within these settings.
Rethinking practices with inclusive tools
- Webpage from University of Victoria that offers advice and tools for conducting an inclusive interview process for neurodivergent individuals. It includes, for example, suggestions for adapting interview questions.
- INCLUVIS tool (in French), created by the Centre de recherche pour l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (CRISPESH), aims to help organizations reflect on, evaluate, and implement inclusive employment practices for people with disabilities.
- Practical guide (in French) from Réseau national d’expertise en trouble du spectre de l’autisme (RNETSA) which serves as a resource to help workplaces promote the inclusion of people with autism. This guide encourages workplaces to implement inclusive strategies tailored to the Quebec context by fostering discussions and developing an inclusion plan.
Guides on inclusive support and accommodations for internships
- Guide from Université Laval (in French) that offers insights into accommodation measures for internships. It addresses Quebec’s legal framework on this subject, students’ disclosure of their disability, the role of internship supervisors, and the process for evaluating requests and implementing accommodation measures.
- Guide (in French) from Université de Montréal that addresses support for students with disabilities in internship settings. It describes, in particular, the respective roles of the student, the person coordinating the internship and/or responsible for clinical training, and the inclusion advisor, with the goal of fostering collaborative support.
Inclusive communication tools
- Guide (in French) from the Centre de recherche pour l’inclusion des personnes en situation de handicap (CRISPESH) which offers practical strategies for inclusive communication to promote the inclusion of people on the autism spectrum in the workplace.
- Guide from Standford University that offers advice on promoting inclusive language in all settings, including school, internships, and the workplace.
- Resource created by the North Carolina Office on Disability and Health that presents tips and strategies for promoting accessible communication in the workplace. It covers topics such as raising awareness of disabilities, alternative communication formats, communication aids, and ideas for creating inclusive tools.
Tools for raising awareness about disabilities
- Online course (in French) from Université Laval that addresses the challenges and issues faced by students with disabilities. Originally intended for the university’s student body and faculty, it is now available to anyone interested in the realities faced by this student population. The course consists of seven modules that include text-based content and interactive video workshops, covering topics such as internships and accommodations.
- Webpage (in French) from Université Laval that briefly outlines several myths, prejudices, and realities related to students with disabilities in order to promote their inclusion.
- Webpage (in French) from Université Laval that offers several tips to raise awareness within the community about interacting positively with people with disabilities and to encourage inclusive behaviors.
- List og general tips (in French) for interacting with people with visual impairments, produced by CISSS de la Montérégie-Centre.
- Informational sheet (in French) from Université de Sherbrooke on students with autism.
- Webpage (in French) from CIUSSS de la Mauricie-et-du-Centre-du-Québec providing general information on accommodations and inclusive design (EDI).
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