October 27, 2026, 3 pm to 4:30 pm
Join us for an insightful conversation on understanding and embedding accessibility into everyday teaching and learning. You will explore strategies to break down digital and instructional barriers, discuss compliance, and learn about building inclusive learning environments. From creating adaptable course materials to selecting assistive technologies and shaping organizational standards, this showcase will deliver actionable tips, concrete examples, and resources you can implement away.
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Lynda Muckleston, Instructional Designer and Accessibility Educator at iSisters Technology Mentoring
Lynda’s journey combines experience in finance and management with a lifelong passion for disability advocacy. After acquiring a brain injury, she gained firsthand insight into the importance of accessible technology and inclusive learning. As an Instructional Designer and Accessibility Educator at iSisters Technology Mentoring, Lynda help create learning experiences that are accessible, empowering, and designed to support learners’ confidence and independence.
Erin Plumb, Manager of IT and Special Projects at Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County
Erin is a recognized leader in assistive technology, accessibility, accommodations, and inclusion, with more than 20 years of experience across public, private, and nonprofit sectors. At Learning Disabilities Association of Windsor-Essex County (LDAWE), Erin helps individuals, families, and educators remove barriers to learning and participation. Her work includes educational transition planning, systems navigation, accommodations, staff training, and connecting families with appropriate supports and community services. Erin is passionate about digital equity and inclusive education.
Kim Setzer, Provincial Program Manager, Literacy, CNIB Deafblind Community Services
Kim is the Manager of Learning Innovation and Technology at CNIB Deafblind Community Services, where she leads a dynamic team of Skills Development Specialists. For over 20 years, she has helped people build the skills, courage, and confidence to live independently. Kim advocates for inclusive, equitable, and accessible education. She believes everyone can learn with the right environment, tools, and support for their individual needs.
Sharaya Patterson, Skills Development Instructor, CNIB Deafblind Community Services
Sharaya is a Skills Development Instructor at CNIB Deafblind Community Services, helping learners build the skills and confidence to achieve their goals through accessible technology. She stays informed about emerging accessibility tools to better meet learners needs. Her approach emphasizes independence, advocacy, and opportunities for continued learning.
Explore the The Virtual Showcase Collection to see what happened in past sessions.
In this Lunch & Learn session, delivered on September 22, 2026, we focused on Gemini Canvas – Google’s workspace for creating and collaborating with AI. We explored how to generate and refine content, organize ideas, and create digital quizzes from your materials to review key concepts, strengthen retention, and support personalized learning for you and your learners.
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Delivered on Tuesday, September 29, 2026
During this candid conversation on leveraging AI to transform Get SET programs, we explore the real-world strategies leaders use to bring their teams along, address staff concerns, and establish smart organizational policies.
From streamlining administration and automating workflows to customizing learner resources and boosting participant engagement, participants heard practical insights and received handy tips plus fresh ideas they could use right away.
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Visit our Q&A document to review questions and answers brought up in the chat during the session.
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Ambreen Ahmad is the Executive Director of Metro Toronto Movement for Literacy (MTML) and a leader in adult AI literacy. She has developed the AI Literacy Toolkit and AI Literacy Lab, created practical AI resource booklets for adult and emergent learners, and contributed to an AI podcast series that makes AI learning accessible, relevant, and community-focused.
Lisa McArthur has been working as an adult educator since 2003 in a variety of capacities. They include, but are not limited to, being a certified educational skills assessor, a family literacy facilitator and certified Clear Writing consultant. Lisa has sat on a number of community advisory committees and has evaluated numerous literacy projects.
Kamran Ahmadpour is the Director of IT at PTP Adult Learning and Employment Programs, bringing a broad range of experience in technology operations management, digital transformation, and adult education, including teaching digital skills to adult literacy learners and delivering Academic Upgrading programs. His work brings together technology, education, and practical solutions, with a focus on using digital tools and, more recently, AI to support staff, improve organizational processes, and enhance learning experiences for adult learners.
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Delivered on Tuesday, June 2, 2026
For adult literacy learners, financial literacy is about learning everyday money skills for work, family life, and the community.
During this session, guest presenters Jennifer, Janet and Audrey shared how they developed and delivered successful financial literacy programs in their community. Through real‑world examples and practical applications, participants explored what works, why it works, and how to adapt these approaches for their own context. Participants left with actionable tips and ready‑to‑use resources they could apply right away.
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Please note: Resources discussed and shared in the chat during the session have been added to the presentation (page 35).
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Jennifer began volunteering with the Midland Area Reading Council (MARC) in 2004, before it became the Gateway Centre for Learning. What started as volunteer work grew into a lasting commitment to the organization and its community. She has served as a Small Group Instructor, Student Tutor Coordinator, and Adult Program Coordinator, and now leads as Executive Director. For more than 20 years, Jennifer has championed Gateway’s mission with steady leadership and a strong belief in the power of learning. Outside of work, she enjoys gardening, cooking, reading, and yoga.
With over 30 years of experience in financial services and taxation, Janet has always been dedicated to supporting individuals and communities. She has served as a CVITP Tax Clinic Coordinator for over 20 years and held the role of Financial Literacy Project Manager at NWALC, where she developed various financial workshops. Janet is also an active member of the Niagara Financial Empowerment Network.
Audrey has worked with community organizations, unions, libraries and colleges to design and deliver adult literacy programs for over 25 years. She created a critical financial literacy course called ‘Me, My Phone and Money’ for the IBEW Local 353 Pathway Pre-Apprenticeship training program, which she has been teaching for the past three years. Audrey has a Ph.D. in Adult Education & Community Development from the University of Toronto.
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In this Lunch & Learn session, delivered on May 12, 2026, we focused on the essentials of modern sign‑in security in clear, everyday language. Whether you consider yourself tech‑comfortable or tech‑cautious, this session was designed to help you build stronger, safer digital habits.
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Delivered on Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Google Sites, included with both personal and organizational Gmail accounts, allows you to quickly create and edit web pages without coding or advanced technical skills required. During this session, guest presenters Kristi, Marissa, Brandy and Jordan shared how they used Google Sites to build their organizational, resource and event websites. Participants explored real-world examples and gained practical tips they could apply right away.
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Brandy joined the literacy field after working in libraries for many years including Kingston Frontenac Public Library, Queen’s University Teacher Resource Centre and Brockville Public Library. Brandy is dedicated to social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. She has received an Ally Award for her work with Brockville Pride and recognition from the Every Kid in Our Community committee as a Youth Asset Builder. She enjoys spending time with her family and cats, and reading is her sport.
Marissa made the move from nursing into education in 2018, where she found a passion for teaching science and math in the Get SET program and supporting learners on their path to post-secondary success. In August 2023, Marissa stepped into her role as Executive Director of the Network, where she continues to grow and support Get SET agencies and the Northeastern communities. With experience in both service delivery and leadership, Marissa truly enjoys helping providers navigate an ever-changing landscape. She calls Northern Ontario home, and outside of work, she is a proud mom of two who loves camping, hunting, fishing, and sneaking in a little travel whenever she can.
First and foremost, Kristi is a mom of 2 pretty awesome humans, and has a great husband who puts up with her and her shenanigans…secretly, I think he loves it too!! Kristi is the Executive Director of Atikokan Literacy Inc., which up until about 2 years ago consisted of only The Adult Learning Centre but now has The Gathering Place and The Once More Store under its umbrella! The centre is a space to cultivate wellness through arts, education, health and unity! She truly loves what she does and is excited to see what is coming!
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In this Lunch & Learn session, delivered on April 7, 2026, we focused on Canva for Education, a platform that offers a wide range of activities, presentations, whiteboards, and courses one can use directly with learners. While full access is currently limited to school boards, many of Canva’s educational tools and templates are also available through nonprofit accounts.
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In this Lunch & Learn session, delivered on February 10, 2026, we focused on setting up a free Google Business Profile so customers can find you on Google Search and Maps, exploring current social media trends, finding out whether hashtags still matter, and discovering tools for content creation and graphics management, and more.
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In this Lunch & Learn session, delivered on January 6, 2026, we focused on new and innovative AI tools, advancements in assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot, and Gemini, tips on how to apply AI in your daily work, experimenting with prompts, and more.
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This AlphaPlus Lunch & Learn session, delivered on November 4, 2025, focused on powerful tools in Microsoft 365. We explored Clipchamp, the integration of AI-powered Copilot across apps, transcribing and translations in Teams, Planner, and more.
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