1. Consultation 2024-25
  2. Get Involved
  3. Work Plan and Timeline
    1. Process Consultation Phase
    2. Listening Phase
    3. Tactical Phase
    4. Drafting Phase
    5. Fine-Tuning Phase
    6. Finalization Phase

Consultation 2024-25

In 2018, a collaborative process to develop Carleton University’s Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS) began. The consultation process was undertaken, with multiple phases of feedback, to help ensure that the diverse voices of our community could be represented in Carleton’s first CAS. As we approach 2025, we are required to review the strategy again to ensure it is responsive and supportive to the evolving accessibility needs of our community.

Get Involved

We want to hear from you! If you have questions or feedback, please submit your comments through the anonymous form, attend a consultation session or email AccessibilityStrategy@cunet.carleton.ca.

Submit Feedback

Consultation Sessions

Work Plan and Timeline

The CAS Renewal Advisory Committee has approved the following work plan and timeline.

Process Consultation Phase

Action Timeline Status
Conduct gap analysis including emerging considerations (e.g., PSE AODA) to build on previous and current work. May to July 2024 Completed
Engage the CAS Advisory Committee with representatives from across the university to review CAS reflections and identify areas of focus. August to Early-October 2024 Completed
Post work plan along with identified areas of focus and launch consultation webpage. October 15, 2024 Completed

Listening Phase

Action Timeline Status
Open an online feedback form about identified areas of focus, as well as any other areas that may not be previously identified and general comments, for those who wish to participate digitally. October 15, 2024 Completed
Reach out to key stakeholder groups including labour unions, student governments and student groups to receive feedback. October 2024 Completed
Host information and feedback sessions for students, faculty (including contract instructors, sessional lecturers, teaching assistants, etc.), staff (including academic and administrative staff), and senior administration. Additional sessions will be made available upon request for any key stakeholder groups including labour unions, student governments, and student groups. Requests can be submitted to AccessibilityStrategy@cunet.carleton.ca. Mid-October to November 2024 In progress

Tactical Phase

Action Timeline Status
Compile feedback from each event, as well as digital feedback, and sort through responses. December 2024 to January 2025

Drafting Phase

Action Timeline Status
Release draft of the CAS 2025-2030 to the community for digital feedback. February 2025
Host information and feedback sessions for students, faculty, staff, and administration to review the new draft of the strategy. Any sessions will be made available upon request for key stakeholder groups including labour unions, student governments, and student groups. Requests can be submitted to AccessibilityStrategy@cunet.carleton.ca. Mid-February to March 2025

Fine-Tuning Phase

Action Timeline Status
Review and include applicable feedback. March to April 2025

Finalization Phase

Action Timeline Status
Release revised and updated Coordinated Accessibility Strategy 2025-2030. April 30, 2025

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