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The Accessibility First Speaker Series aims to foster a sustained, campus-wide dialogue on disability justice, accessibility, wellness, and equity in higher education. Building on Queen’s commitment to inclusive excellence, this series will bring together faculty, staff, students, and administrators to reflect on the pedagogical, practical, and cultural dimensions of accessibility. By amplifying the experiences and expertise of leading scholars, educators, and community members, CTL aims to cultivate more equitable learning environments where all members of our community feel a sense of belonging. The series will showcase leading voices in disability studies, inclusive teaching, and community-based accessibility initiatives.

With support from The Brockington Visitorship, the Queen’s University Centre for Teaching and Learning invites you to the first in the series, “Sorry, what was that?” Strategies for Overcoming Hearing Challenges for Students and Instructors in Our Classrooms with Dr. Robb MacKay

Come and learn the whys and hows of making our classrooms more effective communication environments. Experience hearing loss yourself and try out the tech and strategies that will reduce its effects.

Robb MacKay is a teacher of the deaf and hard of hearing in the Limestone District School Board and teaches musicology and acoustics in The Dan School of Drama and Music. His research areas include the history of popular music, the effects of gender in music education, social justice issues in education, and special education applications of musical instrument practice. Musically, Mr. MacKay is multi-instrumentalist, but primarily a drummer and percussionist.

Date: October 7, 2025
Time: 3:30 – 4:30 PM
Location: Zoom

Click here to register and to learn more about the other speakers in this series: /ctl/programs-and-events/i-ediaa/teaching-learning-speaker-series