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This area of focus refers to the need to better coordinate the various accessibility initiatives at Carleton. Strategic and coordinated activities can enhance the effectiveness and impact of efforts to promote accessibility. An accessibility lens should be given to many activities, including building, renovations, research, pedagogical development, student services, and information technology. Policies, guidelines, and best practices related to accessibility need to be shared and well-communicated. Increased awareness and promotion of accessibility should be done both within Carleton and beyond. The goals of the Coordinated Accessibility Strategy should be supported and sustained long term.

This area of focus refers to best practices in accessibility for teaching and learning (e.g., Universal Design for Learning) as well as developing relevant policies, knowledge, skills, and attitudes within Carleton’s academic programs. This area of focus also refers to skills-focused certification training and professional programs.

This area of focus refers to the accessibility of all information and communication content and technologies at Carleton, including websites, documents, and events.

This area of focus refers to the reduction and elimination of accessibility barriers of Carleton University’s physical campus, consideration of accessibility in future development of spaces and buildings on campus, as well as parking, washrooms, signage, and wayfinding.

This area of focus refers to inclusive hiring of persons with disabilities and employment initiatives at Carleton University to ensure an accessible and inclusive work environment.

This area of focus refers to student services across all university portfolios and the entire campus community, and recognizes that all student services can support greater accessibility.

This area of focus refers to research in accessibility and disability, and the application of research to campus and community development in accessibility.