Ontario universities are strongly committed to accessibility and are focused on continuing to advance this goal. Over the last few decades, our campuses have put in place important measures to identify, prevent and remove barriers for persons with disabilities. Universities are strongly committed to achieving the objectives of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
In order to address these issues, a COU Reference Group on Accessibility for People with Disabilities was formed. The group serves as a forum for discussion on issues related to accessibility and disability in Ontario universities, monitoring and analyzing developments of the AODA and proposing responses as required.
For more information, please see the links below:
Accessibility Toolkit: Resources and adaptable templates to assist universities in meeting the requirements of the AODA.
Customer Service Online Training Tool: Online training modules to assist universities in complying with the training component of the AODA Customer Service Standard.
Professional Development & Updates: Latest news on accessibility and opportunities for professional development in this area.
Legislation & Regulation: Legislation and regulation in Ontario related to accessibility.
Accessibility Reports & Submissions: Accessibility-related reports and submissions to government created by COU. (coming soon)
Mental Health: Reports and resources related to mental health issues on our campuses. (coming soon)
IDeA Competition: Student competition on “Innovative Designs for Accessibility (IDeA)”