Interactive Activity

David Lepofsky visited 91影视 and gave a guest lecture in 2017. In 2026, he did. The following video includes highlights from both, and The following video is an excerpt from a lecture that David gave at Toronto Metropolitan University on February 14, 2017, and a follow up interview conducted on June 15, 2026. David highlights the offers insights into accessibility legislation in Canada, and its application to early childhood education and care. In the video he outlines the obligations we have for accessible services, including education, and the need for more safeguards against exclusion and anti-disability discrimination.

Anti-discrimination legislation is outlined in the:

Download (Word Document) David Lepofsky Transcript

Instructor information: Watch the video of David Lepofsky鈥檚 lecture and interview about accessibility legislation in Ontario. Provide students with the Provide students with the (Word Document) Education Accessibility Standards Summary . Encourage students to think about their responsibility in designing accessible environments, not just complying with the legislation and policies. Divide into smaller groups of 3-4. Ask students to respond to the questions in small groups.

Discussion Questions based on the Video

What do you think are the barriers to implementing an Education Accessibility Standard?
How does accessibility and human rights legislation apply to early childhood education and care?

Resources

Download the (Word Document) Education Accessibility Standards Summary

Discussion Questions

Identify key principles of an AODA Education Standard according to David Lepofsky and the proposed standard.
Based on your knowledge of education settings (early childhood, elementary, and secondary), do you think that an Education Accessibility Standard will be an effective tool to support inclusive education?
What would it look like for there to be radical access in early childhood education and care?

References

Garde, R. (2022).
Mansfield, J. Y. (n.d.).

Page updated June 2026.