Accessibility at Brock University

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Accessibility at Brock University Christopher Lytle B.A Hons. M.A AODA Coordinator Human Rights and Equity clytle@brocku.ca or 5454

Accessibility at Brock University Accessibility is Provincial Law Ontario is the first province in Canada legislate accessibility

Accessibility at Brock University The role of the AODA Coordinator is to ensure that the University is compliant with the law, and that the university is inclusive.

Accessibility at Brock University The Brock University Accessibility Advisory Council (BUAAC) Newly formed relationship with ABLE Brock The AODA Steering Committee

Brock University legal obligations Accessibility at Brock is guided by the Human Rights Code and the freedom against discrimination that the code provides. The duty to provide accommodations upon request for Faculty, Students, staff, volunteers, and visitors. Proactive activities are guided by the Facility Accessibility Design Standard Manual for internal and public space.

Brock University legal obligations Ensuring training for staff, faculty, volunteers that is human rights based is provided to the community.

Brock University legal obligations Accessible employment is housed within HR which is responsible for applying accessibility throughout the life cycle of employment.

Brock University legal obligations Accommodations for Students are managed through the Student Access Services Dept. (S.A.S)

Brock University legal obligations As the concept of disability changes so does our responsibility to provide accessibility and accommodation.

Brock University legal obligations Our responsibility is to apply accessibility and accommodations so that individuals can be provided with equal access to goods and services, society and opportunity.

Brock University legal obligations The Centre for Pedagogical Innovation (CPI) is a university driver in terms of education regarding Universal Design and the application of accessibility when requested.

The Human Rights and Equity Department Dealing with complaints that arise with regards to accommodation. Education on the subject of human rights and how they apply.