This is lesson 4 in the boot camp 'Continue being digital in the Canadian public service: Processes & Business Models'.

How to complete this lesson

Each activity you complete beyond the required reading is worth 5 points. The more points you collect, the higher the level you reach. When you reach the end of the lesson, tally how many points you've earned, and download the correct badge. Your certificate of completion for this Processes & Business Models course will indicate which level you achieved.

Required

Article: 6-minute article

Read this blog from the Canadian Digital Service about How people in government are making their research more inclusive. (6 min read)

Suggested

Additional reading: 5 Points

Select one of the articles below to take your learning further.


5-Minute Conversation: 5 Points

During the next week, take 5 minutes to reflect on these discussion questions. You can reflect with a colleague, or you can share your thoughts on our Slack channel.

  • How might you demonstrate inclusion in your own work?
  • What are some of the motivators for your team to be more inclusive?

Homework

5-minute activity: 5 Points

Commit to trying at least one item over the next week.

  • Find accessibility resources in your organization and start building your own skill.
  • Teach others - let people know when their work isn’t inclusive.
  • Look at some of your older pieces of work and critique how accessible or inaccessible they were.

Congratulations! You've completed this lesson of the boot camp. Count up how many points you've earned, and click to download your badge. You can share your badge on social media, and tag @apoliticalco to show off your progress.

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