1. Consultation 2024-25
  2. 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 fall 2024, we embarked on a collaborative process to renew Carleton University’s Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS). 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 second CAS, supporting the evolving accessibility needs of our community.

Work Plan and Timeline

The CAS Renewal Advisory Committee 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 Completed

Tactical Phase

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

Drafting Phase

Action Timeline Status
Release draft of the CAS 2025-2030 to the community for digital feedback. February 2025 Completed
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 Completed

Fine-Tuning Phase

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

Finalization Phase

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

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