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External resources

Discover accessible resources external to Carleton 

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AbleTo Resources

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

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National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

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

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Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

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

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AbleTo Resources

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

Accessibility and Development: Mainstreaming disability in the post-2015 development agenda

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

Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

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

Accessible Floor Plans

Sample floor plans for conducting accessible meetings.

Asking for Attendee Accessibility Requirements

Event planning resource for indicating accessibility requirements.

Bounce Back Ontario

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

CAN Language Guide

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

Canadian Accessibility Network

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

Disability Awards

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

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

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

Ontario Accessible Events Checklist

Checklist from the government of Ontario for planning accessible events.

Rick Hansen Foundation Accessibility Certification

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

Strategic Mandate Agreement (SMA)

Agreement between the Ministry of Colleges and Universities and Carleton. Key component of the accountability framework for postsecondary education.