Waterloo at 100: what we're hearing As we continue hearing from diverse voices during our Waterloo at 100 consultations, we are humbled by, and grateful for, the passion and insights coming from this community. As the University prepares for its long-term future, we are hearing imaginative solutions to challenges that will enable Waterloo to lead in inclusive and sustainable
TORONTO A public school resource teacher and professor at the University of Alberta has been named as Canada’s first research chair in deaf education. The research chair position is part of the Canada Research Chair program, which aims to recruit top academic minds in the natural sciences, arts, engineering, humanities, health sciences and social sciences sectors. The post was a result of the federal government passing the Accessible Canada Act in 2019, which also included recognizing American Sign Language, Langue du Signe Quebecois, and Indigenous Sign Language as the “primary languages for communication by deaf persons in Canada.” Joanne Weber, who was born profoundly deaf, will be using her arts-based research approach to enhance educational experiences for deaf students.