DIFIE E-LEARNING
We are committed to increasing accessibility to inclusive dance and fitness education in Manitoba and across Canada through our e-learning services. Through-out the year we offer webinars, and e-courses for our members, and non-members with exclusive discounts offered to members. Becoming an inclusive dance and fitness educator requires knowledge in learning, intellectual, and physical disabilities/ or health conditions as well as trauma-informed care. To be an inclusive arts and culture organisation or venue knowledge, one must have knowledge not only in disability accommodation, but in community outreach, urban planning as well. Our educational tools provide practical, affordable, reasonable systems and procedures that you can implement into your operations immediately. We believe only when artists, audiences, administrators, and educators in arts and culture are provided with the necessary tools to create an inclusive industry will we see sustainable change.
DIFIE provides additional in-depth training through our three e-certifications, mentorship to individual members through our in-person D.O.P. (Dance Opportunities for all People) Level 2 Program, and our L.W.L (Levels Without Limits) Program. We also provide organisational consulting to our partnership members.
DIFIE provides additional in-depth training through our three e-certifications, mentorship to individual members through our in-person D.O.P. (Dance Opportunities for all People) Level 2 Program, and our L.W.L (Levels Without Limits) Program. We also provide organisational consulting to our partnership members.
WEBINAR SCHEDULE SPRING 2020
Our webinars are offered through-out the year to provide continuing education in inclusive dance and fitness education to our members and the public. Our webinars provide introductory information and open-discussion among participants on industry-related hot topics.
Creating An Action Plan for Accessibility Policies & Procedures for your Venue- Taking the 1st Step:
Open to: Artistic Venues & Arts & Culture Organization Administrators within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn how to analyze your venue's current level of accessibility and identify areas of improvement. Learn what are the key areas to evaluate your current accessibility level and how to create an Inclusive policies and procedures manual. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organizational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ZOOM chat..
Cost: FREE to members. Limit, 100 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: RESCHEDULED TO: June.10th (Wed) 3:30pm-5pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Facebook Reservation: www.facebook.com/events/276890236650091/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Advocacy for Audience's & Artists with Disabilities/ Health Conditions in Current & Post COVID Digital & Traditional Performance Arts Spaces
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: Free to members. Limit 100 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: April.29th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to May.20th.2020**
Facebook Reservation: www.facebook.com/events/506242503380080/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Advocacy for Parents & Caregivers of a Person with a Disabilitie(s)/ Health Conditions For Equal Access to Inclusive Performance Arts Education & Experiences:
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: FREE- to members. Limit- 50 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: May.6th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to June.3rd 2020 same time**
Facebook Reservation: https://www.facebook.com/events/242176903530801/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Becoming An Inclusive Performing Arts Education Provider on Digital Spaces in a Current & Post COVID Industry
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: Free- Open to 50 registrants. Must be members of DIFIE. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: May.13th.2020 3:30pm to 5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to July 1st. 2020 same time*** https://www.facebook.com/events/242176903530801/
Facebook Reservation:
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
For the price of an individual OR organisational membership the above webinars are free! Simply download your membership form, fill it out, and email it back to us along with your membership payment and webinar registration form to: difiedance.inc@gmail.com
Open to: Artistic Venues & Arts & Culture Organization Administrators within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn how to analyze your venue's current level of accessibility and identify areas of improvement. Learn what are the key areas to evaluate your current accessibility level and how to create an Inclusive policies and procedures manual. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organizational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ZOOM chat..
Cost: FREE to members. Limit, 100 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: RESCHEDULED TO: June.10th (Wed) 3:30pm-5pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB
Facebook Reservation: www.facebook.com/events/276890236650091/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Advocacy for Audience's & Artists with Disabilities/ Health Conditions in Current & Post COVID Digital & Traditional Performance Arts Spaces
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: Free to members. Limit 100 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: April.29th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to May.20th.2020**
Facebook Reservation: www.facebook.com/events/506242503380080/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Advocacy for Parents & Caregivers of a Person with a Disabilitie(s)/ Health Conditions For Equal Access to Inclusive Performance Arts Education & Experiences:
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: FREE- to members. Limit- 50 registrants. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: May.6th.2020 3:30pm-5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to June.3rd 2020 same time**
Facebook Reservation: https://www.facebook.com/events/242176903530801/
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
Becoming An Inclusive Performing Arts Education Provider on Digital Spaces in a Current & Post COVID Industry
Open to: Artist and Audience members with a disability and/ or health conditions within Canada.
Description of Webinar: Learn about practical tools. digital platforms and apps that empower you to identify inclusive spaces, rate their inclusivity, and self-advocate to ensure you have equal access to performance arts spaces and digital experiences during and post COVID-19. This is not a one-on-one consulting session, however there is a Q&A period at the end of the webinar for participants to ask host questions. Individual and organisational consultation can be booked with DIFIE, and ArtWithSas.Consulting post workshop by appointment/ zoom chat.
Cost: Free- Open to 50 registrants. Must be members of DIFIE. $35.00 CAD to non-members
Time: 2 Hours
Date: May.13th.2020 3:30pm to 5:30pm CST (Central Standard Time) Winnipeg, MB ***Re-scheduled to July 1st. 2020 same time*** https://www.facebook.com/events/242176903530801/
Facebook Reservation:
Accepted Payment Types: Interac E-Transfer or PayPal by email to difiedance.org@gmail.com
Instructor: Stephanie Strugar of ArtWithSas.Consulting www.artwithsas.com
For the price of an individual OR organisational membership the above webinars are free! Simply download your membership form, fill it out, and email it back to us along with your membership payment and webinar registration form to: difiedance.inc@gmail.com
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E-COURSES
DIFIE offers the following three online, at-your-own pace year round through our online training portal in the form of a Badge System. We are currently accepting "Applications of Interest" by email, and are planning for the program's to be up and running for August. 2020. Individual and organisational members of DIFIE are eligible for discounts on all certifications at time of registration.
Defying Educators Certification
Open to: Dance, fitness, and performance arts educators who provide community and/ or professional performance arts and/ or fitness education.
Outline of Certification: This program is intended for dance or fitness educators who desire to provide inclusive integrated performance arts and fitness education to person's with disabilities and/ or health conditions.
Course Type: Program, with modules, end of modules exams. End of module exams require a 90% or greater mark to pass. Final exam which you must achieve 90% or greater to graduate. You will have 1 re-take opportunity for your final exam.
Offered: Online through our educators training portal on DIFIE's website
Time to Complete: At-your-own pace. Approximately 162 hrs. - 180 hrs. of time spent on reading course materials, watching course videos, and completing end of module tests,
Graduation Type: Printable certificate, license, teaching manual, education forms provided upon completion of all modules and successful passing grade of final exam. Your photo and contact information will be displayed on our Certified Educators Directory Listing.
Cost to Members: Price ranges dependent on membership type and will be $650.00 CAD or less (includes all applicable fees)
DIFIE employees receive this education at no cost.
Cost to Non-Members: $700 CAD. No discount applied
Accepted Payment: PayPal/ Interac E-Transfer, and Cheques are accepted of payment in full. Once payment is received you will be emailed your log-in credentials to access our online training portal.
Employment Opportunities: Certified educators will be able to apply to teach DIFIE's D.O.P (Dance Opportunities for all People) Level 1 and Level 2 in-house and satellite programming at various location's across Manitoba, and Canada of their choice.
Defying Venues Certification
Open to: Artistic venues of all kinds including restaurants, bars, studio's, theatres, concert halls, community centres and dance studios that provide space for performance arts exhibition and/ or education.
Outline of Certification: This certification is intended for artistic venues who desire to have inclusive policies and procedures as it relates to audience and artist relations.
Course Type: Program, with modules and a final exam to complete with a 90% or higher passing grade.
Offered: Online through our venues training portal on DIFIE's website.
Time to Complete: At-your-own pace. Approximately 50 hrs. - 75 hrs. to complete.
Graduation Type: Printable certificate, license, manual with forms provided upon completion of all modules.
Cost to Members: $450 CAD or less depending on membership type per individual. Organisational memberships qualify for a group discount for 3 or more staff of your organisation.
Cost to Non-Members: $500 CAD
Accepted Payment: PayPal/ Interac E-Transfer, and Cheques are accepted of payment in full. Once payment is received you will be emailed your log-in credentials to access our online training portal. Three monthly payment installments are accepted, however total payments must be received to be eligible for certification.
Partnership Opportunity: Certified venues will be top choice for bookings from our certified Defying Educators for rehearsals, exhibitions, showcases, etc. You will be listed under our certified Defying Venues Directory Listing.
Defying Performer Certification
Open to: Performance artists of all types with or without a disability and/ or health condition.
Outline of Certification: This program is designed for artists of all disciplines who desire to increase their knowledge of inclusion as it relates to disability and health conditions to improve their working relationships among peers and audience members.
Course Type: Program, with modules and a final exam to complete with a 90% or higher passing grade.
Offered: Online through our Defying Performers certification.
Time to Complete: At-your-own pace. Approximately 35 hrs. - 50 hrs. to complete.
Graduation Type: Printable certificate, license, manual with no forms upon completion of all modules.
Cost to Members: $300.00 CAD or less depending on membership type per individual.
Cost to Non-Members: $350.00 CAD
Accepted Payment: PayPal/ Interac E-Transfer, and Cheques are accepted of payment in full. Once payment is received you will be emailed your log-in credentials to access our online training portal. Three monthly payment installments are accepted, however total payments must be received to be eligible for certification.
Performing/ Student Opportunity: Certified performers who are interested in joining our D.O.P level 1 program, and applying for our L.W.L. training program must complete this certification in order to be eligible to participate.
CONSULTATION SERVICES
DIFIE provides consultation services and program partnership opportunities to our organisational members. We help our partners bring our D.O.P and F.O.P program to their location through our Certified Defying Educators to facilitate the program. We can assist with grant application processes to launch our licensed program at your facility.
