CRECS Noon-Hour Colloquium on March 21 with Virginie Cobigo and Munazza Tahir
“Inclusive research with persons with cognitive disabilities and ethics challenges”
Mar 21, 2024 — 12 p.m. to 1 p.m.
Dear member,
Join us on March 21 from noon to 1 pm EST for a discussion with Virginie Cobigo (she/her), Associate Professor with the School of Psychology at the University of Ottawa, and Executive Director of Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility, and Munazza Tahir (she/her), PhD Candidate, in Community Psychology at the University of Ottawa, and Associate Director, Inclusive Research and Evaluation with Open. They will discuss “Inclusive research with persons with cognitive disabilities and ethics challenges”.
Abstract:
This presentation will provide an overview of inclusive research methods and considerations for the intentional and meaningful inclusion of persons with cognitive disabilities in research and development projects. Colloquium participants will understand the challenges associated with ethics applications and common pitfalls, including the concept of informed consent and how to obtain informed consent from persons with cognitive disabilities. Interactive learning activities and opportunities for discussion will be included.
We encourage you to share this virtual event with your students and colleagues!
Virginie Cobigo (she/her)
Speaker
Associate Professor, School of Psychology, University of Ottawa,
Executive Director, Open Collaboration for Cognitive Accessibility
Munazza Tahir (she/her)
Speaker
PhD Candidate, Community Psychology, University of Ottawa
Associate Director, Inclusive Research and Evaluation with Open