Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy

The Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities has developed an updated Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy that reinforces Carleton University’s accessibility commitments and obligations.

Carleton is committed to a culture of accessibility that exceeds compliance requirements and positions the University as a national and global leader. In alignment with the OHRC and AODA, Carleton strives to provide an equitable and inclusive environment where all community members are treated with dignity and worth. In accordance with this legislation, the University also has a legal obligation to ensure accessibility across its goods, services, facilities, accommodation, employment and physical spaces.

Carleton University’s Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS) serves as a framework to guide accessibility initiatives across the university and establishes objectives and strategic actions towards strengthening accessibility and inclusion at Carleton. The University monitors and reports regularly on the implementation of the Coordinated Accessibility Strategy.

Purpose

This Policy outlines accessibility‑related responsibilities at Carleton to ensure the University meets the requirements of Ontario accessibility legislation.

Carleton aims to foster a climate of understanding and mutual respect, recognizing the dignity and worth of every community member so that all individuals feel included and able to contribute fully to the University’s development and well‑being.

Consultation Timelines

April to June 2026:

Email and online consultations with student unions/groups, as well as staff and faculty unions and groups.

July to August 2026:

Gather and review feedback, incorporate into revised policy.

September 2026:

Present revised policy to the Senior Management Policy Committee for approval.

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Please review the updated policy documents and provide your feedback. The first document presents the previous policy with tracked changes for comparison. The second document provides the finalized, revised policy.

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy Consultation Feedback

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Personal information in the form is collected, used and disclosed by Carleton University under the authority of the Carleton University Act, 1952, and in accordance with sections 39, 41 and 42 of Ontario’s Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The information collected through this process is for the purpose of gathering comments and perspectives related to a policy review managed by the Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities. Information collected through this form will be used for internal purposes and may be shared with limited University employees. If you have any questions about the processing of personal information by Carleton University, please contact University_Privacy_Office@carleton.ca.

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