All community and campus resources

Online resources to make the workplace more inclusive and accessible through building awareness in employment gaps and universal design.

United Nations publication that reviews the concept of accessibility and its role in achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

Carleton resource for staff, faculty and students of Carleton University with regards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Accessibility indicators for event planning and communications to allow students to navigate events more effectively.

The Accessibility Institute brings together expertise to develop innovative ways to create a more inclusive society.

Canada’s national accessibility legislation that aims to realize a barrier-free Canada by 2040.

Specialized programming for students who identify as having a disability and for employers who want to hire more inclusively.

Resource to help ensure Carleton University events are as accessible and inclusive as possible, and for all attendees to fully participate.

Sample floor plans for conducting accessible meetings.

Parking Services manages parking on campus, including accessible parking spaces and issuing Carleton Accessibility Permits.

Assists students and new grads with disabilities in finding paid experiential learning opportunities that align with their academic and career goals.

Carleton Athletics’ adaptive sports and recreation programs offer members of the Carleton Community the opportunity to stay active and engage in physical activity, regardless of their fitness background or abilities.

ASL courses offered to undergraduate students, as well as a Minor in American Sign Language program.

The AODA Multi-Year Accessibility Plan describes how Carleton implements and monitors its obligations under the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).

Mandatory training for Carleton faculty, staff, and volunteers on the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Event planning resource for indicating accessibility requirements.

Information on Assistive Technology access, from the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Assistance for students with physical disabilities in residence (daily activities such as rising & retiring, toileting, personal hygiene, and dressing).

A free skill-building program designed to help manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.

Online collaborative learning space for instructors, TAs and students (course materials, online discussions, live web conferencing, and more.)

An online campus map that is interactive and provides guide on navigating the underground tunnels that link each building.

An online campus map that can be downloaded and printed.

An online map of Carleton’s underground pedestrian tunnels. View online or download the pdf version.

A resource created to establish the use of consistent, inclusive language for CAN communications.

A national collaboration advancing accessibility through Research & Innovation, Education & Training, Policy, Employment, and Community Engagement.

A peer support, advocacy, and community space for students who experience disability, chronic illness, neurodiversity, or inaccessibility.

Profiles of each building on campus, including accessibility guides.

An interdisciplinary team investigating the ways in which disability studies, technology and history interrelate, largely through virtual exhibits.

Carleton University (Official) Facebook site.

Volunteer campus emergency response team. On-call emergency medical response for campus 24/7, as well as first aid coverage at university events.

Provides facilities, summer accommodations, and meals for conferences, schools, tour groups and individuals alike. 

Employment resources and guides that promote inclusion and accessibility in the workplace.

How to get to Carleton University. Includes interactive map and directions by major highways, arrival by bus, train, and airplane.

Search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities.

Resource from The Canadian Accessibility Network (CAN) created to help employers in Canada find out more about being disability confident. 

Explores historical, cultural, economic, physical, social aspects of disability. Examines the practicality of accessibility and theory of inclusion.

Guideline that supplements the Domestic Animals on Campus Policy. Defines the accommodation process for individuals with service animals.

Policy that regulates the presence of authorized animals on campus.

Guidelines on safe destination sites in the case of emergency which can be accessed both on the Carleton website and through the mobile app.

Centre that aims to create a safe(r) environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on campus through education, advocacy and unwavering support.

Employment programs and funding for employers looking to hire students with disabilities for full-time, part-time/seasonal, and co-op opportunities.

Documentation for accounts and passwords, email, phone, wireless and internet, campus computers, Carleton.ca websites and more.

Contact ITS for help with accounts, passwords, email, phone, wireless and internet, campus computers, Carleton.ca websites and more.

A student disability justice project about accessible washrooms across campus. One output is a map indicating gender and wheelchair accessibility.

Resources for exploring campus learning spaces. Search and view the technology and accessibility attributes available within each learning space.

A safe(r) space for Indigenous students and point of contact for non-Indigenous students to connect and learn about Indigenous cultures and histories.

Charitable organization supporting full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.

Assistive technologies and accessible individual and group study rooms, for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre.

Carleton has partnered with Places4Students.com – an Off-Campus Housing website, providing students with high quality rental property listing service.

Checklist from the government of Ontario for planning accessible events.

An interactive campus map that shows all of the available Para Transpo bus stops on campus.

Report outlining trends and best practices in employment preparation for post-secondary students with disabilities.

Lounge for students of all racial, ethnic, cultural, and international identities to gather, socialize, and relax. Includes programming and support. 

Graduate students explore interdisciplinary approaches for incorporating accessible, inclusive and human-centered design principles to their studies.

Health and Counselling Services for Carleton students living in residence.

Virtual Carleton residence building tours and information on the application process.

Course that provides the knowledge and practical skills needed to rate a building for its overall accessibility.

Learn about the policy on service animals in residence.

Listing of upcoming tours, open houses, virtual information sessions, and more!

The Accessibility Institute offers courses and formal training in various knowledge and skill areas related to accessibility and disabilities.

Carleton offers a limited number of upper year residences to students enrolled in full-time studies and returning after first year.

Guides, resources, tips and suggestions to incorporate accessible video into classrooms.

Web Services regularly produces updates on best practices in accessible web content creation and deeper examinations of web accessibility.

Carleton’s web services team is committed to designing, developing, and maintaining carleton.ca’s web presence. Includes web accessibility resources.

Training that teaches website editors and content creators the current best practices in web accessibility.

Workshop series for instructors with focus on teaching and learning, and the administrative side of managing students, TAs and the classroom.

Workshop series for instructors with focus on sharing a wide variety of ideas, strategies and approaches for teaching online.

Peer mentorship centre focusing on physical, mental and emotional health. Support services and programming, including workshops and events.

A safe(r) space for those who identify as women and anyone interested in gender-based issues. A quiet space that also provides products and resources.