{"id":5463,"date":"2022-06-21T09:34:31","date_gmt":"2022-06-21T13:34:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/?page_id=5463"},"modified":"2025-04-22T08:48:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T12:48:10","slug":"dcoi-2-0","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/accessibility-institute\/projects\/completed-projects\/dcoi-2-0\/","title":{"rendered":"DCOI 2.0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n DCOI 2.0\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n\n
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\n \n 1.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Project Description\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n
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\n \n 1.1\n <\/span>\n\n \n Project Summary\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 2.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Funding\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 3.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Final Reports\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 4.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Project Outputs\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 5.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Project Team\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n \n
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\n \n 6.\n <\/span>\n\n \n Contact\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Description<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Following the successful completion of the David C. Onley Initiative 1.0 Project (2018 \u2013 2020)<\/a>, the DCOI 2.0 Project: Implementing a Collective Impact Strategy to Support the Employment of Post-Secondary Students with Disabilities across Ontario is continuing efforts toward improving employment outcomes of post-secondary students with disabilities in Ontario.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The DCOI 2.0 project aims to share and build the foundational knowledge of Ontario post-secondary institutions by introducing an online “Field Guide” to navigate the implementation of best practices and learnings of the DCOI Collective Impact Strategy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DCOI Project Team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

In addition to continuing collaboration with the Ottawa-based institutions from DCOI 1.0 (Algonquin College<\/a>, Carleton University<\/a>, La Cite<\/a>, and the University of Ottawa<\/a>), the DCOI 2.0 project is collaborating with three additional Ontario post-secondary institutions to test and apply the relevant elements of the DCOI Collective Impact Strategy: George Brown College<\/a>, Lakehead University<\/a>, and University of Guelph<\/a>. Measuring the impact of these practices towards enhancing processes and systems that benefit students with disabilities in their employment journey and outcomes is of utmost importance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The experiences and learnings will be evaluated to inform the viability for more extensive replication of the post-secondary elements of the DCOI Collective Impact Strategy, and ultimately bring forward conversations to influence the developmental and institutional changes in the sector. Building post-secondary institutions\u2019 capacity to serve and support students with disabilities will contribute to improve employability and employment outcomes toward Ontario\u2019s inclusive, equitable and accessible labour markets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Summary<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Download the DCOI 2.0 Infographic to view a summary of the results from all project activities to date:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DCOI 2.0 Infographic (English)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DCOI 2.0 Infographic (French)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Funding<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This $3 million project is funded by the Ontario Ministry of Colleges and Universities and will be led by the Accessibility Institute at Carleton University from November 2021 to October 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Final Reports<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Download the DCOI 2.0 Final Report in English or French:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DCOI 2.0 Final Report (English)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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DCOI 2.0 Final Report (French)<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Project Outputs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The DCOI 2.0 project produced the #AbleTo Prepare Students for Work<\/strong> Field Guide<\/strong>, available online on the #AbleTo website<\/a>, provides a lasting resource for all Ontario institutions, enabling ongoing improvements in accessibility. This online resource provides tools, templates, and practical advice to help postsecondary service providers support students and engage employers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Visit #AbleTo Learn<\/a> to explore the Field Guide<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Project Team<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n