Melissa L.
Youth Advisory Committee for the BC Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities at CanAssist at the University of Victoria- Claim this Profile
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Madeline Delmas
I had the privilege of working with Melissa earlier this year (and late 2022) and gained an immense amount of knowledge in the process. Melissa provided very inspiring education sessions on several topics such as types of disabilities, myths about people with disabilities, strategies for organizations to overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion and preparing to create an Accessibility Plan. Each education session was thoughtfully prepared, with concise and concrete presentations, and resource lists to go with each topic covered. Not only is Melissa a kind, wonderful person to talk to, and work with, she is a very talented educator. We would recommend her to others and work with her again with no hesitation.
Angela Chirinian PROSCI, PMP, MSc
I highly recommend Melissa's training program/workshop on creating accessibility committees and plans. She is an outstanding facilitator and instructor. The resource materials and training content are well structured, high quality, easy to understand, practical and very useful. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her presentations. She is a pleasure to work with and provides valuable insights and advice throughout the workshop. She is genuinely invested in the success of your process.
Madeline Delmas
I had the privilege of working with Melissa earlier this year (and late 2022) and gained an immense amount of knowledge in the process. Melissa provided very inspiring education sessions on several topics such as types of disabilities, myths about people with disabilities, strategies for organizations to overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion and preparing to create an Accessibility Plan. Each education session was thoughtfully prepared, with concise and concrete presentations, and resource lists to go with each topic covered. Not only is Melissa a kind, wonderful person to talk to, and work with, she is a very talented educator. We would recommend her to others and work with her again with no hesitation.
Angela Chirinian PROSCI, PMP, MSc
I highly recommend Melissa's training program/workshop on creating accessibility committees and plans. She is an outstanding facilitator and instructor. The resource materials and training content are well structured, high quality, easy to understand, practical and very useful. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her presentations. She is a pleasure to work with and provides valuable insights and advice throughout the workshop. She is genuinely invested in the success of your process.
Madeline Delmas
I had the privilege of working with Melissa earlier this year (and late 2022) and gained an immense amount of knowledge in the process. Melissa provided very inspiring education sessions on several topics such as types of disabilities, myths about people with disabilities, strategies for organizations to overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion and preparing to create an Accessibility Plan. Each education session was thoughtfully prepared, with concise and concrete presentations, and resource lists to go with each topic covered. Not only is Melissa a kind, wonderful person to talk to, and work with, she is a very talented educator. We would recommend her to others and work with her again with no hesitation.
Angela Chirinian PROSCI, PMP, MSc
I highly recommend Melissa's training program/workshop on creating accessibility committees and plans. She is an outstanding facilitator and instructor. The resource materials and training content are well structured, high quality, easy to understand, practical and very useful. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her presentations. She is a pleasure to work with and provides valuable insights and advice throughout the workshop. She is genuinely invested in the success of your process.
Madeline Delmas
I had the privilege of working with Melissa earlier this year (and late 2022) and gained an immense amount of knowledge in the process. Melissa provided very inspiring education sessions on several topics such as types of disabilities, myths about people with disabilities, strategies for organizations to overcome barriers to accessibility and inclusion and preparing to create an Accessibility Plan. Each education session was thoughtfully prepared, with concise and concrete presentations, and resource lists to go with each topic covered. Not only is Melissa a kind, wonderful person to talk to, and work with, she is a very talented educator. We would recommend her to others and work with her again with no hesitation.
Angela Chirinian PROSCI, PMP, MSc
I highly recommend Melissa's training program/workshop on creating accessibility committees and plans. She is an outstanding facilitator and instructor. The resource materials and training content are well structured, high quality, easy to understand, practical and very useful. Her passion and enthusiasm shine through in her presentations. She is a pleasure to work with and provides valuable insights and advice throughout the workshop. She is genuinely invested in the success of your process.
Credentials
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edX Verified Certificate for Introduction to Web Accessibility
edXMar, 2021- Oct, 2024
Experience
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CanAssist at the University of Victoria
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Canada
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Youth Advisory Committee for the BC Employment Strategy for Youth with Disabilities
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Mar 2023 - Present
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Government of BC
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Canada
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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BC Provincial Employment Accessibility Standard Committee Member
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Dec 2022 - Present
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Open Door Group
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United States
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Leasing Real Estate
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor
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Nov 2022 - Present
Teaching my Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace course to PBLMT students who are training to become Disability Employment Specialists Teaching my Accessibility & Inclusion in the Workplace course to PBLMT students who are training to become Disability Employment Specialists
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Untapped Accessibility
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Canada
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Disability Awareness Consultant
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Nov 2022 - Present
Working as a consultant to spread awareness about accessibility and inclusion while helping to educate organizations about the new Accessible BC Act. Working as a consultant to spread awareness about accessibility and inclusion while helping to educate organizations about the new Accessible BC Act.
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Founding Director & Disability Awareness Consultant
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Sep 2022 - Present
Have started my own company where I work as a consultant to spread awareness about accessibility and inclusion while helping to educate organizations about the new Accessible BC Act. I also offer self-directed and instructor-led courses on the topics of Accessibility and Inclusion. Have started my own company where I work as a consultant to spread awareness about accessibility and inclusion while helping to educate organizations about the new Accessible BC Act. I also offer self-directed and instructor-led courses on the topics of Accessibility and Inclusion.
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Instructor
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Jun 2022 - Present
I am creating an online course on the topic of Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace that will start in January 2023. I am creating an online course on the topic of Accessibility and Inclusion in the Workplace that will start in January 2023.
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Disability Awareness Consultant at Cerebral Palsy Association of BC
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Jul 2020 - Present
Create resources and help to facilitate focus groups to spread awareness about cerebral palsy and inclusion. Create resources and help to facilitate focus groups to spread awareness about cerebral palsy and inclusion.
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Capilano University Continuing Studies
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Instructor/Mentor
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Apr 2021 - Mar 2023
I work as an instructor and mentor for the "Diversity and Inclusion: Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace" and the “Online Learning Accessibility” courses. I work as an instructor and mentor for the "Diversity and Inclusion: Understanding Unconscious Bias in the Workplace" and the “Online Learning Accessibility” courses.
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University of Victoria
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Learning Experience Designer - Accessibility
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Sep 2021 - May 2022
- collaborate with instructors to increase accessibility in courses - present and create workshops for faculty - assist with technology and suggest resources - collaborate with instructors to increase accessibility in courses - present and create workshops for faculty - assist with technology and suggest resources
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Curriculum Developer and Blog Writer
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Sep 2019 - Sep 2021
● Responsible for creation of curriculum and course design of modified high school courses for students with disabilities ● Create a monthly blog on educational topics that may be of interest to parents ● Created and presented an hour-long on-line workshop to teachers on implementing Universal Design for Learning into distance education courses ● Responsible for creation of curriculum and course design of modified high school courses for students with disabilities ● Create a monthly blog on educational topics that may be of interest to parents ● Created and presented an hour-long on-line workshop to teachers on implementing Universal Design for Learning into distance education courses
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Vancouver Island University
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Student Researcher
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
Work in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Center helping to create and implement an EDI symposium. Also involved in research about reactions to the symposium and next steps in EDI practices. Work in the Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Center helping to create and implement an EDI symposium. Also involved in research about reactions to the symposium and next steps in EDI practices.
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Camosun College
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Canada
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Distance Education Technology Support Analyst
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May 2020 - Sep 2020
Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning ● Responsible for supporting and educating faculty and students on various technologies including Brightspace D2L, Blackboard Collaborate, Kaltura, and ALLY
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Operations Assistant: Inclusion & Accessibility Project
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2020
Centre for Excellence in Teaching and Learning ● Collaborated with faculty and students to learn about their needs regarding inclusion and accessibility● Researched current knowledge on post-secondary inclusion and accessibility practices● Helped to create educational material and workshops on the topic of inclusion● Was part of a 'Walls Optional' workshop panel on inclusion that was presenting to Camosun faculty
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Test Invigilator
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Oct 2018 - Jan 2019
Centre for Accessible Learning ● Invigilated exams for students with disabilities
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Freelance
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Egypt
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Human Resources
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1 - 100 Employee
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University of Victoria CORE Program
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2016
Worked at UVIC's CORE Program tutoring Indigenous students at the Songhees Kwum Kwum Lelum Centre. Worked at UVIC's CORE Program tutoring Indigenous students at the Songhees Kwum Kwum Lelum Centre.
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Education
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2019 - 2021
Vancouver Island University
Master of Education - MEd, Special Education and Teaching -
2014 - 2019
University of Victoria
Bachelor of Education with distinction, Elementary Education and Teaching -
2018 - 2018
University of Victoria
Certificate in Information Communication Technology, Education -
2017 - 2018
Queen's University
Post-degree Special Education Courses, Special Education and Teaching -
2018 - 2018
Pearson Publishing
Sheltered Instruction Observation Protocol (SIOP) -
2017 - 2017
Global English
TESOL Diploma and ELL for Children Certificate, English Language Learning -
2014 - 2015
Camosun College
University Transfer, University Transfer Program -
Stelly's Secondary School
Dogwood Diploma with honours
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