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Accessibility at Brock University
Christopher Lytle B.A Hons. M.A AODA Coordinator Human Rights and Equity or 5454
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Accessibility at Brock University
Accessibility is Provincial Law Ontario is the first province in Canada legislate accessibility
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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.
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Accessibility at Brock University
The Brock University Accessibility Advisory Council (BUAAC) Newly formed relationship with ABLE Brock The AODA Steering Committee
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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.
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Brock University legal obligations
Ensuring training for staff, faculty, volunteers that is human rights based is provided to the community.
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Brock University legal obligations
Accessible employment is housed within HR which is responsible for applying accessibility throughout the life cycle of employment.
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Brock University legal obligations
Accommodations for Students are managed through the Student Access Services Dept. (S.A.S)
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Brock University legal obligations
As the concept of disability changes so does our responsibility to provide accessibility and accommodation.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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