LEAP Round Tables @UdeM (2024/10/17): Raising awareness of the issues and principles of universal accessibility in public spaces

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As part of the Entretiens du Centre Jacques Cartier, an international student workshop (France-Quebec) and three round tables to devise concrete short- and medium-term awareness-raising initiatives in architecture, landscape and design.

Date: Thursday, October 17, 2024, 8:30 am to 6:00 pm

Location: Room 1150, Faculté de l’aménagement, Université de Montréal

Limited seating. Free admission but registration is required: https://www.eventbrite.fr/e/billets-sensibilisation-a-laccessibilite-universelle-dans-les-lieux-publics-1022431519197

This international meeting is organized by the Canada Research Chair in Architecture, Competitions and Mediations of Excellence with special support from the Fond Provencher_Roy et associés HQA+ (High Quality in Architecture and Accessibility).

 

Description

In contrast to the progress made in raising awareness of the challenges of sustainable development over the past three decades, the delay in understanding the spatial challenges of different forms of disability and special needs is still a major brake on the response of pedagogies, practices and policies.

This project brings together scientific, educational and community expertise, both in the issues and practices of inclusive design, and in digital technologies for raising awareness. This transatlantic collaboration places the issue of inclusive design well upstream. The two-part event consists of an awareness-raising workshop bringing together students from Lyon and Montreal, followed by round-table discussions. The latter will bring together researchers, professionals and political and community players to discuss advances in universal accessibility awareness. We’ll be looking at the potential impact of digital and artificial intelligence technologies in this collective awakening.

 

Program

8:30 am ― Welcoming participants

9:00 am ― Word of welcome from the Dean of the Faculté de l’aménagement (Université de Montréal)

  • Carmela Cucuzzella, doyenne, Université de Montréal Aménagement

9:15 am ― Introduction by the project leaders

  • Jean-Pierre Chupin, Chaire de recherche du Canada en architecture, concours et médiations de l’excellence, Université de Montréal Architecture
  • Olivia Rousseaux, Architecte-Ingénieure, AIA Lyon Life designers

9:45 am ― ROUND TABLE #1: RAISING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY PRINCIPLES (DIDACTICS OF UNDERSTANDING)

  • Joelle Forest, Maîtresse de Conférences, Chargée de mission Innovation et Créativité, INSA Lyon
  • Virginie LaSalle, Professeure adjointe, Université de Montréal Design
  • Sarah Huxley, Responsable recherche et développement, Fondation Véro et Louis
  • Xavier Arnaud, Maître de conférences, ENSA de Lyon
  • Agathe Barbery, Etudiante en Master 2 Architecture, ENSA de Lyon
  • Clément Petiteau, Etudiant en 5ème année, INSA de Lyon
  • Cléo Lethier, Etudiante Bachelor 3 Architecture, Université de Montréal Architecture
  • Sandrine Bovet, Etudiante en Maîtrise 2 Architecture, Université de Montréal Architecture

11:45 am ― Students’ summary of the round table

11:55 am ― Lunch

1:00 pm ― ROUND TABLE #2: RAISING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY PRINCIPLES (INTEGRATION INTO PROFESSIONAL PRACTICES)

  • Olivia Rousseaux, Architecte-Ingénieure, AIA Lyon Life designers
  • Sonia Gagné, Architecte principale, Provencher Roy et associés
  • Julie Leclair, Conseillère en planification, Direction des Bibliothèques, Ville de Montréal
  • Isabelle Cardinal, directrice services de consultation, Société logique design universel
  • Elisabeth Labarre, Etudiante en Maîtrise 2 Architecture, Université de Montréal Architecture
  • Simon Ledoux, Etudiant Maîtrise 1 Architecture, Université de Montréal Architecture
  • Marine Giraudon, Architecte Doctorante, ENSA de Lyon
  • Julie Brachet, Etudiante en Master Architecture, ENSA de Lyon

3:00 pm ― Students’ summary of the round table

3:00 pm ― Break

3:25 pm ― ROUND TABLE #3: RAISING AWARENESS OF UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY PRINCIPLES (POLICIES AND STANDARDIZATION SYSTEMS)

  • Katty Taillon, directrice, Fondation Véro et Louis
  • Shin Alexandre Koseki, Professeur agrégé, Chaire UNESCO paysage + MILA
  • Laurence Parent, Conseillère d’arrondissement, Présidente de la Commission sur les transports de Montréal, Vice-présidente de la Société de transport
  • Carmela Cucuzzella, doyenne, Université de Montréal Aménagement
  • Alice Chatelard, Architecte, étudiante en Maîtrise 2 Urbanisme, ENSA de Lyon
  • Alexis Mazurier, Etudiant en 5ème année, INSA de Lyon
  • Sarah Bronsard, Doctorante Géographie et Aménagement, Université Lyon 2
  • Tchango Ngamaleu, Architecte Doctorant, Université de Montréal Architecture
  • Laurene Smith, Etudiante en Maîtrise 1 Architecture, Université de Montréal Architecture

5:25 pm ― Students’ summary of the round table

5:35 pm ― Closing remarks and thanks from the organizers

  • Laurence Parent, Conseillère d’arrondissement, Présidente de la Commission sur les transports de Montréal, Vice-présidente de la Société de transport
  • Jean-Pierre Chupin, Chaire de recherche du Canada en architecture, concours et médiations de l’excellence, Université de Montréal Architecture
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