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Thursday, May 16, 2024

13th Annual Global Accessibility Awareness Day

All members of the Carleton community are invited to join the Accessibility Institute in recognizing Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). GAAD encourages everyone to take some time today (and everyday) to talk, think, and learn about digital accessibility and inclusion. Digital accessibility is included in Carleton’s commitment to... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Humans of Accessibility: The Champions of Carleton’s Dedicated Access Fund

At the heart of Carleton University's commitment to fostering an inclusive campus community are the champions who drive accessibility forward. The Dedicated Access Fund (DAF) is an initiative that stands as a testament to the university's dedication to breaking down barriers and ensuring that every student, faculty member, and visitor feels a... More

Monday, August 14, 2023

Accessibility Institute Exploring Smart Home Technologies that Support Independent Living and Aging in Place

The Accessibility Institute is proud to announce the launch of a new project that will explore innovative ways technology can be incorporated into built environments to assess and monitor the daily living activities of persons with disabilities, including those aging in place. The project titled "Enabling Independence: Assessing activities of... More

Thursday, August 10, 2023

Carleton joins CCRW project to inform development of future accessibility standards and improve school-to-work transitions for graduates with disabilities

The Accessibility Institute at Carleton University is proud to announce the launch of a new collaboration with the Canadian Council on Rehabilitation and Work (CCRW) that will explore employment outcomes for recent postsecondary graduates with disabilities.  The project, titled "SURF - Sourcing Understanding thru Research for Future Talent", will... More

Wednesday, August 9, 2023

Availability of Accessible Taxis Project Final Report

The Accessibility Institute (formerly READ Initiative), was engaged by Transport Canada to investigate the current state of accessible vehicles in taxi and rideshare services in Canada. The objective of the study was to create a quantitative picture of the number of accessible taxis and ride-sharing vehicles, as well as a contextual qualitative... More

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Augmentative and Alternative Communication Project Final Report

The Accessibility Institute and the Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) are pleased to share the release of the Augmentative and Alternative Communication Project final report. The multi-year study aimed to impact and improve the use of augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) technologies and inform standards so that AAC guidelines for... More

Wednesday, August 2, 2023

Informing Accessibility Standards for Digital Work Systems

The Accessibility Institute, in collaboration with the Inclusive Design Research Centre at OCAD University, is proud to announce the completion of a research project aimed at examining the accessibility of digital tools and systems used in the workplace. The initiative titled "Future of Work: Equitable Digital Systems", aimed to ensure that... More

Thursday, July 6, 2023

2023 Canadian Conference on Research Administration (CCRA)

In May 2023, members of Carleton's Accessibility Institute team travelled to St. Johns, Newfoundland to deliver an engaging workshop titled, EDI, eh (EDIA)? How does accessibility factor in? at the 2023 Canadian Conference on Research Administration (CCRA). The CCRA conference (previously known as the CARA National Conference) is a national... More

Friday, June 9, 2023

Sharing Knowledge: A Conversation with the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC)

The Accessibility Institute recently collaborated with the Inclusive Workplace and Supply Council of Canada (IWSCC), in a knowledge sharing discussion about the value of an inclusive mindset. During the session, Tara Connolly and Julie Caldwell of Carleton's Accessibility Institute, as well as Deidre Guy, president and co-founder of IWSCC, sat... More

Tuesday, May 23, 2023

Carleton University’s Commitment to Accessibility

As National AccessAbility Week (NAAW) approaches, Carleton is proud to share an updated Commitment to Accessibility Statement with our community. All departments are encouraged to add the statement to their websites and include language that reflects how your office is contributing to creating a more inclusive campus and more accessible services,... More

Wednesday, May 10, 2023

Carleton University 2022 Research and International Review

2022 was an exciting year for accessibility at Carleton. The Accessibility Institute (formerly READ Initiative) was launched as a first of its kind in post-secondary in Canada. Check out "The Launch of the Accessibility Institute" on page 17 of Carleton's 2023 Research and International... More

Thursday, May 4, 2023

CAN May Newsletter

Check out the May issue of the CAN... More

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