Heritage and Accessibility Conference – Accessing Your Heritage

This unique event is being held on October 20, 2021 from 12pm to 5pm.

Evolving the Meaning of Heritage – Keynote speaker is Lesley Collins, Program Manager, Heritage Planning at City of Ottawa

With keynotes and lively panel discussions, which will explore questions, such as:

• How Official Plan updates can move universal accessibility forward
• De-standardizing (“de-grandfathering”) heritage buildings for adaptive re-use. What is possible and realistic? Not new building ideas for old buildings.
• What barriers exist to more communication and collaboration between built environment professionals?
• In what ways do policies/by-laws restrict the enhancement of heritage building universal accessibility?
• Keeping our heritage buildings relevant and welcoming to all
• Deconstructing the idea of “heritage”- understanding of the principles of architectural conservation and universal design.

Breakout Sessions will explore four themes:

1. The Business Case for Accessibility
2. The Next Generation: Training Gaps and Opportunities
3. Getting to Yes with the Right Communication
4. Accessibility Barriers and Low Cost/No Cost Solutions

You won’t want to miss this important event, hosted by the Ontario BIA Association and supported by the Province of Ontario

Registration for the 2021 Heritage and Accessibility Conference is $99 for the general registration and $79 for students. Prices include taxes & fees.